308 Cedar Lakes Drive, Suite 103, Chesapeake, VA 23322, US
Appointments: (757) 410-9600
All About Well Visits
Well Visits
Did you know regular well child visits are one of the most important things you can do to keep your child healthy? Preventive care promotes healthy growth and development. We recommend that you call our office 3 months in advance to schedule an appointment. We follow the AAP recommended screenings (ex: photo vision screening, postpartum depression screening, developmental/depression screening, etc).
Visit Schedule
We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule of Well Child Care Visits- Click below for schedule
The Benefits of Well Child Visits:
- Prevention: Your child gets scheduled immunizations to prevent illness. You also can ask your pediatrician about nutrition and safety in the home and at school.
- Tracking growth and development. See how much your child has grown in the time since your last visit, and talk with your doctor about your child's development. You can discuss your child's milestones, social behaviors and learning.
- Raising concerns. There may be concerns you would like to talk about with Dr. McNeill (ie: development, behavior, sleep, eating or mood). Due to time constraints, all of your concerns may not be covered in the wellness visit, but our team can help you schedule a visit to discuss a specific issue.
- Team approach. Regular visits create strong, trustworthy relationships among pediatrician, parent, child and the Cornerstone Team. The AAP recommends well-child visits as a way for pediatricians and parents to serve the needs of children. This team approach helps develop optimal physical, mental and social health of a child.
Reach Out and Read at Cornerstone Pediatrics
A book. A bond.
At Cornerstone we are fortunate to partner with Reach Out and Read, a program committed to integrating reading into pediatric practices, advising families about the importance of reading with their children, and share books that serve as a catalyst for healthy childhood development.
At every well visit from 6m-5 years, we give each child a new, developmentally-appropriate book to take home with them. We offer books in both English and Spanish different. Books can even be useful for families who don’t read—we encourage them to talk about the story that the pictures tell. Many of the families that Reach Out and Read serves do not have any books at home. At the end of the program, every Reach Out and Read child has a home library of books—each given with the advice to families that they are their child’s first and most important teacher. As they read and spend time together, families form lasting connections and children learn new skills that serve them well throughout their lives.