Child Health Care Program

 

The Child Health Program is designed for children 0-21 years of age. Well child exams are important for children to have in order to make sure they are healthy. The Resource Consultant at WCPH & HC will be glad to assist you with access for well child exams.  If you do not have a family doctor or dentist, staff will help you locate a provider and schedule necessary appointments.  Please call 800-655-7758 or 319-653-7758 for assistance.  Below are recommendations of when a child should have a well child exam.

Checkup Times by Age:
Newborn	12 Months	4 Years	12 Years
2 Months	15 Months	5 Years	14 Years
4 Months	18 Months	6 Years	16 Years
6 Months	2 Years	8 Years	18 Years
9 Months	3 Years	10 Years	20 Years

 

A Well-Child Exam could include:

*Developmental Screenings	*Immunizations
*Hearing and Vision Screenings	*Dental Screenings and Referrals
*Nutrition Information	*Lead Testing
*Social Assessment	*Resource and Referral
*Complete Physical Exam

 

Parent's Place

Washington County has begun a program called "The Parent's Place", a modified version of the "Nest", a successful national incentive program.  To qualify, a participant must meet WIC income guidelines.  Parents will earn points by attending WIC re certification, pre-natal checks, well baby checks, dental check-ups, parenting classes, play group, etc.  Parents will redeem their points for items such as diapers, wipes, cribs, strollers, car seats, books, toys, etc.  The Parent's Place is open on the 1st Tuesday and Thursday and the 3rd Tuesday and Thursday of every month from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Contact Karen Arbuckle at 319-653-7758 or 800-655-7758.

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LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM

 

Lead poisoning is a silent disease

• You may not know if your home has lead paint
• Your child can have lead poisoning and not seem sick
• Children with lead poisoning may have learning disabilities and behavior problems
• Serious cases can lead to death

 A blood sample from your child’s finger is all that is needed to obtain a lead level for your child.

 Every child age 1-5 should have this test.

 Please call Washington County Public Health & Home Care at 319-653-7758 or 800-655-7758 to schedule your child to have a lead test. 

 

 

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CHILDREN’S IMMUNIZATIONS

 Click here for children’s immunization information

 

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HAWK-I

 Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa, or hawk-i, is a health insurance program for children. hawk-i serves children throughout the state, making sure they receive the medical attention they need so they can grow healthy and strong.  hawk-i is for families who make too much money to receive Medicaid, but who struggle with the financial responsibilities of private insurance plans.  Children ages zero to nineteen, whose families meet the income guidelines set forth by the program, are eligible to receive low-cost or free health insurance through the hawk-i program.  In Washington County, hawk‑i is administered through the John Deere Health Insurance plan.

 For more information about hawk-i, please visit www.hawk-i.org.  You may also call Washington County Public Health & Home Care at 319-653-7758 or 800-655-7758 to speak to the program coordinator or leave a message for the hawk-i outreach coordinator about any questions you have concerning the program.

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DENTAL PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

  ·         Free school-based dental sealants for 3rd, 6th and 7th grade uninsured or underinsured children in Washington County.  Area dental volunteers participating with this program are Dr. Teri Downes, Dr. Jim Harris, Dr. Ann Harris, Dr. Heather Heddens, Dr. John Helscher, Dr. Tracy Hughes, Dr. Deb Krotz-Dieleman, Dr. John Maxwell, Dr. Karen McFarland, Dr. Robert Pusey, Dr. Willy Wever, Dawn Anderegg, RDH, Tammy Negrete, RDH, Gina Showers, RDH, and Deb Leith, RDH.

·         Henry County school-based sealant program is for 3rd and 7th grade uninsured or underinsured children.  Area dental volunteers participating with this program are Dr. Gary Ihlefeld, Dr. Mike Mathews, Dr. Mark Pothitakis, Dr. Jeff Sitar, and Dr. Mary Wettach.

·         Free fluoride varnish programs are offered three times a year at area preschools, daycares, and the Parents As Teachers Program in both Washington and Henry County.

·         Dental screening assessment, fluoride varnish, education and referral for dental care are available at Child Health Clinics and on WIC days.

·         The newest program, Access to Care Dental Program, will be offering preventative services on an appointment basis for children 0-21.

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 WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Clinics

(subject to change due to holidays)

Children up to 5 years of age are eligible for WIC.  Johnson County WIC comes to the Washington County Public Health Building for WIC clinics four days each month.  Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758 or 800-655-7758 or call Johnson County WIC at 319-356-6042 for an appointment.  For information on Washington Public Health schedules click here. For information on Johnson County WIC click http://www.johnson-county.com/publichealth/wic.shtml#wic

Other services available at WIC:

*Developmental Screenings	*Immunizations
*Hearing and Vision Screenings	*Dental Screenings and Referrals
*Nutrition Information	*Lead Testing
*Social Assessment	*Resource and Referral
*Car Seat Safety Checks