Your child’s body and mind are growing every day. Well-child visits help make sure your child is healthy, developing as expected, and ready for each new stage of life. At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), we are proud to be your family’s medical home for pediatric care.
HSNT offers pediatric well-child visits in a welcoming, family-friendly setting. We provide care at Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic in Wylie, TX, as well as pediatric services at our Denton health centers and Plano location. In-person and telehealth appointments are available.
A well-child visit is a routine checkup for children who are not sick. These visits focus on prevention, growth, and development. Even if your child feels fine, regular well-visits help catch health concerns early and keep your child on track.
Well-child visits also help children build a healthy relationship with their bodies and with medical care. At HSNT, we believe it’s just as important to celebrate good health as it is to treat illness.
Seeing a provider only when your child is sick can make it easy to miss early signs of health issues. Pediatric well-child visits at HSNT help support your child’s health year-round.
Benefits of well-child visits include:
Regular well-child visits are recommended throughout childhood, especially during times of rapid growth. These visits allow our pediatric team to:
If your child is due for a checkup or you have concerns about their development, it’s a good time to schedule a well-visit.
When you bring your child to Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic or another HSNT location, you can expect a caring and kid-friendly experience.
During the visit, we may:
Our pediatric providers take time to listen and answer questions so you feel confident about your child’s care.
Some children may need follow-up visits or a referral to a specialist after a well-child visit. HSNT offers in-house testing at Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic. If any results are outside the normal range, your provider will discuss next steps and ongoing care with you.
HSNT also supports children with ongoing or chronic conditions by offering coordinated, continuous care.
Most insurance plans cover well-child visits at 100%. HSNT accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and most major insurance plans. We also offer a sliding fee scale for families who are uninsured or underinsured.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends seven well-child visits between the ages of 1 and 4 years, with regular visits continuing through childhood and adolescence.
Well-child visits are commonly recommended at: 2 weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months 2 years, 2½ years, 3 years, and 4 years Your provider can help you plan future visits based on your child’s needs.