Keeping up with routine medical visits and vaccinations can help protect kids’ health now and in the future. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, many parents postponed routine care for their children, which in some cases has delayed essential care. Well-child visits help health care providers determine if children are meeting important developmental milestones and allow them to administer age-appropriate vaccines. Families should contact their child’s provider and schedule a well-child visit today to ensure children are caught up on medical care they may have missed. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover well-child visits, dentist visits, eye exams, vaccinations, prescriptions, hospital visits, mental health services, and more for kids and teens up to age 19. Families without health insurance may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance available through Medicaid or CHIP and they can enroll at any time of the year. Parents may be eligible for Medicaid, too. Visit the “Find Coverage for Your Family” map on InsureKidsNow.gov or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) to learn more. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: https://www.hhs.gov/web/social-media/policies/index.html Additionally, please view the HHS Privacy Policy: https://www.hhs.gov/privacy.html
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February is American Heart Month! Protect your heart by eating healthy, staying active, and managing stress. Heart disease can run in families, so talk with your elders about your family history. For more information, contact your local Indian health care provider, visit HealthCare.gov, or call 1-80
Happy New Year! Now is a great time to start new habits that will keep you healthy. Eating right, getting plenty of exercise and enough sleep are key to a healthier lifestyle. Talk with your health care provider about changes you can make to let the new year be one of your best years. For more info
