Walk-In KindergartenPhysicals Available 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

FAYETTEVILLE – The Cumberland County Department of PublicHealth Child Health Clinic has expanded times for walk-in physicals forchildren entering kindergarten to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month untilthe end of the year, from 1 to 7 p.m. Due to the amount of time required forphysicals, all patients must be signed in by 5:15 p.m.

State law requires any child entering kindergarten to get aphysical. The clinic also provides physicals to students who are new to theNorth Carolina public school system.

Medicaid, private insurance or self-pay are acceptable formsof payment. Fees for service are based on family size and income. Forappointments, call 910-433-3600, extension 1.

In addition to physicals, the Child Health Clinic providesmedical screening services for children from birth to 18 years of age. Servicesinclude primary care, physical examinations (includes developmental screening),dental varnishing, hearing screening, vision screening, laboratory screening,preventive education and nutritional counseling.

The Health Department is located at 1235 Ramsey St., TheChild Health Clinic is on the first floor. For more information, call910-433-3600 or go to co.cumberland.nc.us/health.

If you would like more information about the CumberlandCounty Department of Public Health’s programs and services, health-relateddata, or community resources, please call 910-433-3600 or visit with someone atthe information desk, or visit our website at co.cumberland.nc.us/health.aspx#.Comments are welcome and can be submitted on our website at co.cumberland.nc.us/health/comment_form.aspx. TheHealth Department is located at 1235 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville.

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Jon Soles

Public Information Specialist

Cumberland County

(910) 321-6579

jsoles@co.cumberland.nc.us