Childhood Development Links

Children's Health/Concerns

Children's Safety/Concerns

Communicable Diseases in Children

Dental Assessment/Referral/Prevention

Immunizations For Children

Lead Screening and Information

Payment Sources

Call Columbia County Economic Support at 608-742-9227 and ask for information on or Badgercare +.

Public Health Nursing

Support for families with infants and children. Home visits or office visits may include education about infant, child care, growth, development, safety, parenting, etc. It may also include a referral to other providers or community agencies.

WIC

(Women, Infants, Children) Nutrition education, health assessments and provision of food vouchers for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and for children under 5 years of age.

Health Check Services

Well Child Checkups are provided to children, birth-21 years of age, who are covered by Medical Assistance.

A comprehensive wellness check up provided by the Columbia County Division of health includes the following (as needed):

• anemia screening. (hemoglobin)
• developmental assessment
• dental assessment/fluoride varnish
• health education, age appropriate anticipatory guidance
• hearing and vision screening
• height, weight, and head circumference measurement
• immunizations
• lead screening and risk assessment.
• Nutrition education and counseling.
• Breast-feeding counseling.
• Head-to-toe physical assessment
• Tuberculin skin testing.

For appointments: please call 608/742-9227, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday to set up an appointment.

You will need to bring your child's immunization record to all scheduled appointments.