Peak Vista provides pediatric care for children from birth through adolescence (ages 0 – 18).

This includes:

• Children who need routine checkups.
• Children who are sick or have health concerns.
• children who need immunizations, school forms, or sports physicals.
• Families who need guidance, resources, or follow-up support.

Why This Matters: Knowing where your child can receive care helps your family take the first step with more confidence.

Parents and caregivers can schedule a pediatric appointment by calling Peak Vista’s Customer Service Center.

You can call whether your child is new to Peak Vista or has been seen here before. If you are not sure which location, service, or visit type your child needs, our team can help guide you.

If your child is new to Peak Vista, we may ask for:

• Your child’s name and date of birth.
• Parent or guardian information.
• Insurance information, if available.
• Your child’s health history.
• Current medications.
• Immunization records.
• Previous provider information, if available.

If your child has been seen at Peak Vista before, please update any information that has changed, such as:

• Phone number.
• Address.
• Insurance information.
• Medications.
• School information.
• Parent, guardian, or caregiver information.

Note: Bring what you have. If you do not have everything, Peak Vista can help explain what may still be needed.

Why This Matters: Calling before your visit can help your family choose the right next step, update important information, and avoid delays.

Routine pediatric care helps your child stay healthy as they grow.

Routine care may include:

• Growth and development checks.
• Preventive care.
• Immunizations.
• Screenings.
• Time for parent and caregiver questions.

Why This Matters: Routine care can help catch concerns early and support your child’s health over time.

Families can call Peak Vista when a child is sick, symptoms are not life-threatening, or they are unsure what type of care is needed.

Peak Vista may help families understand next steps, such as scheduling a visit, using nurse guidance, or seeking another level of care when appropriate.

Sick-child concerns may include:

• Fever questions.
• Cough, sore throat, or ear pain.
• Stomach symptoms.
• Rash or skin concerns.
• Medication questions.
• Symptoms that are not getting better.

Note: If your child has severe, sudden, or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or seek emergency care right away.

Why This Matters: Knowing when to call can help your child get the right care at the right time.

Families may need pediatric appointments for immunizations, school forms, sports physicals, or other child health requirements.

Peak Vista may help with:

• Immunizations.
• Immunization records.
• School forms.
• Sports physicals.
• Medication forms.
• Childcare forms.
• other forms that may need provider review.

Some school-based care settings may also require parent or guardian authorization before a student can receive certain services.

Why This Matters: Planning ahead can help your child stay ready for school, sports, childcare, and activities.

Children’s health includes physical, dental, emotional, developmental, and social well-being.

Peak Vista connects children and families with support such as:

• Pediatric medical care.
• Dental care.
• Behavioral health care.
• Developmental support.
• Care Coordination.
• Family support resources.

Availability may vary by location and care need.

Why This Matters: Whole-child support helps families care for more than one part of a child’s health.

Bring any information that may help your child’s care team understand their health needs.

Helpful items may include:

• Photo ID or parent/guardian information.
• Insurance card, if available.
• Immunization records.
• Medication list.
• School or sports forms.
• Previous medical records, if available.
• Notes about symptoms, questions, or concerns.

Note: Do not have everything? Bring what you can. Peak Vista can help explain what may still be needed.

Why This Matters: Bringing helpful information can make the visit smoother and help your child’s care team plan next steps.

Your child’s first visit helps the care team learn about your child’s health and your family’s questions.

The visit may include:

• Reviewing your child’s health history.
• Talking about current concerns.
• Checking growth and development.
• Reviewing vaccines.
• Completing a physical exam.
• Creating a plan for follow-up care.

Why This Matters: The first visit helps your child’s care team understand where to start and what support may be needed.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to ask questions during pediatric visits. No question is too small if it helps you understand your child’s care.

You can ask questions like:

• How much sleep can my teenager get?
• How can I get my 2-year-old to brush their teeth?
• My child is having a hard time focusing in school. What could that mean?
• Is my child growing and developing as expected?
• What vaccines does my child need?
• How can I help my child with stress or big emotions?
• What should I do if my child’s symptoms come back?
• When should we schedule the next visit?

Why This Matters: Asking questions helps your family feel informed and involved in your child’s care.

Pediatric care is available at several Peak Vista health center locations.

Locations that may offer pediatric care include:

• Pediatric Health Center at International Circle(opens in a new tab).
• Family Health Center at Mitchell High School(opens in a new tab).
• Health Center at Academy(opens in a new tab).
• Health Center at Fountain(opens in a new tab).
• Health Center at Jet Wing(opens in a new tab).

Availability may vary by provider, service, appointment type, and location. If you are not sure where to start, call Peak Vista for help choosing the location that best fits your child’s needs.

Why This Matters: Finding the right location can make it easier for your child to get care.

Your child’s care team may look different depending on your child’s age, needs, location, and appointment type.

Pediatricians have special training to care for babies, children, and teens. They understand how children grow, develop, and change over time.

Family medicine providers can also care for children. They may be a good fit for families who want care for the whole family in one place. They can also help older teens as they move from pediatric care to adult care.

Your child’s care may also include support from nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health providers, dental providers, care coordinators, or other care team members when appropriate.

Availability may vary by location and care need.

Why This Matters: Understanding your child’s care team can help your family choose the care setting that fits your child’s needs.

Everyone deserves access to care — especially kids. Peak Vista sees families with or without insurance and may have options to help make care more affordable.

Peak Vista may help families:

• Understand payment options.
• Ask about insurance or Medicaid.
• Learn what documents may be needed.
• Ask about programs that may lower the cost of care.
• Get help applying for coverage or support programs.

Why This Matters: Cost or insurance questions should not stop families from asking about care.

We can connect you to programs that support development, nutrition, parenting, school readiness, and access to care.

Support may include:

• First Visitor: Supports families with young children through education, guidance, and helpful resources.
• WIC Nutrition: Helps eligible families with nutrition support, breastfeeding support, and healthy food guidance.
• Well-Child Waiting Areas: Provides supervised spaces for healthy children at select Peak Vista locations while parents attend appointments.
• CPCD Health & Learning Partnership: (opens in a new tab)Helps families learn about Early Head Start, Head Start, and early childhood support for children from birth to age 5.

Note: Families can also use Peak Vista’s Community Resources Directory (opens in a new tab)to find local support for food, housing, transportation, clothing, and other needs.

Why This Matters: Early support can help families build a strong foundation for health, learning, and development.