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Medical Care

Well-Child Visit: 9 Years

Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the ninth year.

Well-Child Visit: Newborn

Find out what this well-child visit will involve after your baby arrives.

What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?

PCPs are health care providers that offer routine checkups, vaccines, and non-emergency medical care. Learn more about PCPs and how to choose a great one.

When and Where to Get Medical Care

Should you head to the ER when your child is hurt or ill? What about an urgent care center? Different problems need different levels of care, and you have many options.

Wound Healing and Care

How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it. Good home care is an important part of healing.

Your Daughter's First Gynecology Visit

The idea of going to the gynecologist may make your daughter feel nervous. Here's how to make her feel more comfortable about a well-woman visit.