| Jefferson County Health Department Waurika, Oklahoma |
| WIC Women, Infants & Children Families and WIC Working Together For Healthy Children Jefferson County Health Department 107 E. Anderson Avenue or E-Mail candacez@health.ok.gov |
| Well Child Well Child Clinic is a complete program of health exams for children from birth through age 18, based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics Our Well Child Clinic is staffed by a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are very special health care providers who are dedicated to improving children's health. PNPs have advanced education in pediatric nursing and health care and they serve children and families in an extensive range of practice settings. We offer regular exams, immunizations and other screening tests help to keep a child healthier and help protect against many childhood illnesses. Problems with growth and development can be detected early and treated or referred to other resources. Some of the services available through Well Child Provide health maintenance care for children, including well child examinations Perform routine developmental screenings Blood tests for anemia Blood tests for lead screening Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses Provide anticipatory guidance regarding common child health and behavioral concerns Safety and Injury Prevention Resource Vision and Hearing Screening Referral source to other agencies The following is the recommended schedule of Well Child Visits: 2 weeks-1 month, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months of age Then once a year after the age of two. Children without insurance or insurance that does not cover well child care and families who prefer this health care alternative are encouraged to enroll. Please contact the Jefferson County Health Department to schedule and appointment. 580-228-2313 |