Be Seen. Because Your Child’s Health Matters.
Your child’s health is more than urgent care or hospital visits; it’s having a trusted team of people who notice, listen and help at every stage. That’s the power of a medical home – a partnership, not a place or a building.
From newborn to teen, a medical home connects your child to a team you trust, from doctors and nurses, to teachers, counselors and friends who will see you, hear you and support you so your child gets the right care at the right time.
To get connected to better health, call or text 800-TEL-LINK (800-835-5465). Our 24/7 operators can provide information and referrals concerning a wide range of health services in your community.
Learn more about how to build a medical home for your family.
What is a Medical Home?
A medical home is not a clinic or a building—it’s a coordinated team. Introduced nearly 60 years ago by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the concept brings together doctors, nurses, specialists, teachers, community members and families to support a child’s physical, emotional and social well-being.
Your medical home team works together to:
- Provide regular checkups and specialty care
- Coordinate learning, family and community support
- Ensure your child’s medical and non-medical needs are met
Having a medical home means your team offers accessible, compassionate, culturally effective, family-centered, continuous and coordinated care so your child thrives in all areas of life.
Publicity Statement
This project is funded in part by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Advertising Services Contract # CS220781003 and is supported by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant #B04MC52935, Maternal and Child Health Services for $12,742,189, of which $0 is from non-governmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.