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Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency
Public Health Department
-- Children's Medical Services --

"Working Together for Children's Health and Well Being"

Children's Medical Services provides health examinations, medical care, rehabilitation services, and follow-up medical treatment for children who are low-income or have Medi-Cal.
	Children's Medical Services Programs: California Children Services (CCS) CCS Medical Therapy Program (MTP) Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)

Childrens Health in California

Good health is the greatest gift children can have. Unfortunately, many children in California, especially low and moderate income children, have health problems and unmet health needs:

• 40% of children in low income families suffer from one or more health problems.

• 14% of all children over age 5 have acute dental problems.

• 60% of all preschool children are inadequately immunized.

• 4% of all children entering school have vision problems.

Have a question about your child's health? Call the Parent Information and Referral Line.
Speak to a pediatric nurse and ask about your child's health, development, safety, or behavior.
Call (800)-690-2282, 7 days a week, 7am to 11pm.
This is a free service provided by the Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.