Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment
(EPSDT)
EPSDT is a program for children from birth to age
twenty one (21) who have Medicaid or birth to age
nineteen (19) with KCHIP coverage. With scheduled
checkups, minor health problems in children can be
caught before they become serious. Diseases like
chickenpox, mumps and measles can be prevented by
routine immunizations. Any physical or mental
development problem and hearing or vision problems
can be treated.
These services are provided at no cost to family
members with Medicaid or KCHIP. Services may be
received at your local doctor or the health
department clinic.
http://chfs.ky.gov/dms/epsdt.htm
To schedule services through our health
department call 324-7181.
Preventive
Health
Preventive health
exams, “Well Baby or Well Child” exams, and school
and sports physical exams are provided for ages
birth to 18 years of age. The full physical exam
includes vision and hearing screening and limited
lab testing as needed. A sliding fee schedule
based on household income and number in household
determines the cost, if any, for physical exams.
Kentucky Medicaid, Medicare and some insurance
companies are accepted for physician services.
Immunizations
Immunizations are
provided through the Vaccine for Children program
and are free to those who are uninsured or
underinsured up to the age of 19 years. There is
a nominal administration fee. No one is denied
services due to inability to pay. There are no
income guidelines for this program, all Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) recommended childhood
vaccines are provided. Seasonally flu vaccine is
given.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
For additional
information or to schedule an appointment contact
our clinic at 606-324-7181.
HANDS (Health
Access Nurturing Development Services)
“By age three,
90% of a child’s brain is developed.”
HANDS is a
voluntary program for new and expectant parents
regardless of income. Individualized educational
information and resources are provided via a
health department home visitor. All visits are
scheduled by the parent. See attached brochure.
Participant rewards are available to those who
enroll and actively participate in the HANDS
program.
http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/ach/ecd/hands.htm
www.prematurityprevention.org
RSVP:
Responsible Social Values Program see our
Health Education & Prevention page
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