Pediatrics

Your child’s pediatrician is your trusted source for health and medical information.   Family Health Center’s pediatric care includes:

• Well-child  Checks: Checkups are due at age 2-4 weeks, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months, 2, 2½, and 3 years, and yearly after age 3
• Sick visits for when your child is sick and you need to see your provider soon
• Immunizations required for preschool and primary school entry
• School or sports physicals
• Help managing conditions like ADHD or asthma

Family Health Centers helps babies and young children grow, learn, and reach important milestones. Our team supports children from birth to age 5 and works closely with parents and caregivers.

What We Provide

• Helping new mothers with Lactation Support
• Developmental screenings during well-child visits to check how your child is growing, learning, and communicating
• Early help when concerns are found, with referrals to specialists and early intervention programs
• Family Navigators who help parents schedule services and connect to community resources
• Care coordination to make sure children receive the support they need as quickly as possible

We also offer programs and resources that support healthy child development:

• Free family playgroups
• Age-appropriate books provided during well-child visits that help speech and reading development
• Educational toys and learning materials for families
• Transportation support to help families attend appointments
• Low-cost car seats and safety resources for parents
• Community learning opportunities, including family passes to the Kentucky Science Center and the Louisville Zoo