WHAT IT IS: This program provides well-child exams as well
as sick care for children.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this program is to
promote and maintain health; detect health problems in children before
they become long term, costly problems; and treat illnesses in children.
WHO MAY RECEIVE THIS SERVICE: Any child from birth to age
21. Medicaid, North Carolina Health Choice for Children, various insurance
plans, and sliding fee scale based on financial eligibility are accepted
for well visits. Medicaid, Carolina Health Choice for Children, various
insurance plans, or fee for service is used for sick care.
HOW THIS PROGRAM IS CARRIED OUT: By appointment at the
Kannapolis site. Physicians, nurses, nutritionists, social workers work together
to assess and treat children’s health conditions.
HOW THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS: Child Health Services help to
assure that each child in the community has a primary health care
provider.
