HealthChek Program

Healthchek is Ohio's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. It provides a group of services to children and teens (birth through age 20) which include: prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of Healthchek is to discover and treat health problems early. These services are marketed as Healthchek to parents as a set of preventive health screenings with follow-up diagnosis and treatment.

To discover health problems, Healthchek covers eight check-ups in the first two years of life and annual check-ups thereafter. Healthchek offers a comprehensive physical examination that includes a:

•   medical history
•   complete unclothed exam
•   developmental assessment
•   vision screening
•   dental screening
•   hearing assessment
•   immunization assessment
•   lead screening; and
•   other services or screenings as needed

If a potential health problem is found, further diagnosis and treatment is covered.

 

If you have questions about the HealthChek Program contact the agency HealthChek Coordinator.

 

HCDJFS

85 N. Grant St.,   P.O. Box 72
Millersburg, OH  44654
(330)674-1111  or  (800)971-7979
 Fax:(330)674-0770 - TTY (330)674-0966
      Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
     (Extended hours available via appointment)