24-Hour Advice Nurse Line: 1-877-431-1700/TTY 711 2 Babies grow quickly and change each day. This fast growth is why it is vital that they have routine well-baby visits with their doctor to know if their growth is on track and to give parents a chance to ask questions or get guidance during this very active time. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Member Services Stacy Luney Health Education Lupe González, PhD, MPH Editor-in-Chief Susana Enriquez-Euyoque Chief Medical Officer Felix Nuñez, MD Copy Editor Cecilia Gómez Reyes WINNING HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GOLD COAST HEALTH PLAN, 711 E. Daily Drive, Suite #106, Camarillo, CA 93010-6082, telephone 1-888-301-1228/TTY 711. Information in WINNING HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. WINNING If you are a Kaiser member, this information may not apply to you. Well-baby visits for your growing baby What can the doctor review at a well-baby exam? ●Health history. ●Physical exam. ● Height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and head circumference. ● Hearing and vision. ● Screening for lead exposure. ●Physical activity. ● Healthy eating habits. ● Behavior with family and groups. ●Give vaccines. ● Screening for physical and mental development. ● Health education and safety. ● Apply dental fluoride varnish. Vaccines A baby will get vaccines during their well-baby visits. Many will be given together to lower the number of times the child gets a shot. Talk to the doctor about which vaccines are needed. Developmental growth screening A vital part of your child’s routine well-child visits is their developmental growth screening. This involves a written and verbal chat with the doctor about how your child learns, plays, speaks, acts and moves. Your doctor will also see how your child is during the visit and ask the parent and/or guardian questions about how they are doing at home. You can find more information about the developmental milestones your child should meet by visiting Help Me Grow Ventura County at helpmegrowvc.org. How often should a baby see their doctor for a well-baby visit? A baby should have at least eight wellbaby visits by 30 months. Visits should take place at the following intervals: ● First three to five days of life. ●One month. ●Two months. ●Four months. ●Six months. ●Nine months. ●12 months. ●15 months. ●18 months. ●24 months. ●30 months. New member incentive: Lead screening in children Exposure to toxic lead can cause lifelong learning and behavioral issues. Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) wants all parents and guardians of children 2 years of age and younger to have their child tested for blood lead levels to understand their risk. Screenings are recommended at 12 months and 24 months as part of a routine well-child visit. GCHP offers members a $25 gift card for completing a blood lead test before the child’s second birthday. The lead screening member incentive flyer can be found on goldcoasthealthplan.org under “For Members” and “Member rewards.” It must be completed and mailed or faxed to GCHP after your child completes their blood lead test to receive the gift card. If you have any questions, call GCHP’s Health Education Department at 1-805-437-5718, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except holidays). If you use a TTY, call 711.
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