A New Chapter in Pediatric Care

Valor Health Pediatrics

For the best healthcare for your children, look no further than the pediatric team at Valor Health, where our team knows it’s crucial to develop a strong, trusting relationship between parent, child, and pediatric provider. We offer comprehensive pediatric care to support your kids, no matter their age, and our convenient location means you won’t have to venture far from home.

Location: 1102 E Locust Street in Emmett, Idaho (Directions)
Phone: (208) 365-6004
Fax: (208) 365-3589

This pediatric care is available at Valor Health’s Family Medicine Clinic, which is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).

Pediatrician, Dr. Zachary Fox

Why Are Child Wellness Visits So Critical?

Child wellness visits are vital to assessing your child’s growth and development through measurements like blood pressure, height, weight, hearing screenings, vision screenings, and more. These visits also play an essential role in preventing more severe health issues and helping to identify such health concerns if they exist.

There are essentially four elements of a child wellness visit: behavioral, physical, screening tests, and anticipatory guidance. The provider gives anticipatory guidance to the parent or guardian so they can understand their children’s expected growth and development. During a child wellness visit, the provider will engage with your child and you, asking questions about family history, sleep, exercise, eating habits, and more.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends seven child wellness visits for children between one and four. After four years of age, children should visit a pediatrician for a child wellness visit at least once a year. However, this is a general recommendation, and providers may recommend more frequent visits for children with specific needs or health concerns.