Well Child Visit Services
Well-child visits are the foundation of good health, and every child needs to come in for these essential office visits. At Horizon Medical Clinic in Oneonta, Al, the team provides comprehensive well-child physicals that are informative and fun for kids. You can schedule a well-child visit in just a few moments online or by phone.
Why are well-child visits so important?
Well-child visits are the setting where your child receives the preventive health care needed to thrive. Also called annual physicals, well-child visits focus on screening for common developmental, physical, and mental health issues.
Far too many parents only bring their child in for medical care once an injury or illness arises. This approach fails to take advantage of the many benefits of preventive medicine. It can also create an impression that medical visits are something to dread and avoid, a misconception that can continue into adulthood. Well-child visits are also an opportunity for parents to receive professional advice and guidance on a range of children’s health topics. These short yearly office visits have a lot to offer and should never be overlooked.
Partnership Based On Trust
We help you in your goal to ensure that your child’s health never falls below the peak condition. So, your expectations may be high, but we always work hard to reach further. If you seek attentive and accessible care for your child, then our pediatrics clinic is the place for you!
What if my child needs a specialized exam?
From time to time, many kids need to come in for a specialized exam. These visits are often required by schools and camps. offers sports physicals for youth athletic organizations, twice a month.
Specialized exams aim to ensure a child is healthy enough to participate in certain activities safely. These visits are straightforward. They are similar to routine annual physicals but can include specific assessments depending on the organization requiring the exam. You’ll receive all of the paperwork needed to fulfill the requirement during the visit.
What happens during well-child visits?
When you bring your child in for a well-child visit, the process begins with gathering basic information about their vital signs and health markers. Expect a check of height and weight. Additional assessments might focus on:
- Basic vision and hearing
- Heart rate
- Skin condition
- Reflexes
- Blood pressure
- Breathing function
Your provider adds the information collected during the exam to your child’s medical record, which becomes an invaluable resource over time. If your child is very young, the practitioner will focus most of the discussion on you as the parent or guardian. As your child grows older, the focus will shift more to them, which empowers them to actively shape their own health journey.
There is also time to ask questions and express concerns. This is the perfect opportunity to ask about any health and wellness topics you’re interested in learning more about.
