What is a Medical Home?

Health/ Nutrition

A "medical home" is a doctor or health center who knows you or your child and can help you with health problems. It is always a good idea to have a "regular doctor" or health center.

Primary care doctors are your partners for your child's health. They treat ear infections, check growth and development, give "baby shots," and answer middle-of-the night phone calls.

Emergency rooms only take care of emergencies.

Immunization clinics only give "shots." Your child's primary care doctor does more. Your doctor or health center provides your child with a medical home.