Well-Child Checkup: 3 Years

Even if your child is healthy, keep bringing them in for yearly checkups. This helps to make sure that your child's health is protected with scheduled vaccines. Your child's doctor can make sure your child's growth and development are progressing well. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Child Checkup: 2 Years

At the 2-year checkup, the doctor will examine your child and ask how things are going at home. At this age, checkups become less frequent. So this may be your child's last checkup for a while. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Child Checkup: 18 Months

At the 18-month checkup, your health care provider will examine your child and ask how it's going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Child Checkup: 15 Months

At the 15-month checkup, the health care provider will examine the child and ask how it's going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Child Checkup: 12 Months

At the 12-month checkup, the health care provider will examine the child and ask how things are going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

Well-Baby Checkup: Newborn

Your baby's first checkup will likely happen within a week of birth. At this newborn visit, the doctor will examine your baby and ask questions about the first few days at home.

Colostomy: Adjusting to Your Body

Getting used to a colostomy may take time. Learning to care for it and the changes in your body can be tough. But you're still the same person. And you can do many of the same things you've always enjoyed. Read on for tips to help you adjust to having a colostomy.

Colostomy: Living an Active Life

You have been told you need a colostomy. Or you have recently been given one. Once you heal from surgery, you can still live an active life. In fact, if you had a chronic disease, such as Crohn's disease, your quality of life may be better now than before surgery. In most cases, it's your choice how much having a colostomy limits your life.

Preparing for a Visit with Your Healthcare Provider

Do you find that you make an appointment with your healthcare provider, only to forget half your questions once you’re in the exam room? Does your healthcare provider ask you questions during a visit that you can’t answer? Preparing for a healthcare provider visit can help you get the most out of your health care. Below are tips for helping you prepare for a visit to your health care provider.