PUBLIC HEALTH - Children's Medical Services - Child Health and Disability Prevention Program

A Program of County of Ventura Public Health Administration

• BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Ste. 270, Oxnard, CA, 93036; 805-981-5291; Fax: 805-981-5290; 7:30 am - 5 pm, M - F
  
• EMAIL:evy.criswell@ventura.org
  
• WEB SITE:www.vchca.org
  
• FEES: Free services to qualifying Medi-Cal (0-20 years) and income eligible (0-18 years) infants, children and teens.
  
• INTAKE PROCEDURES: Call for list of CHDP providers and/or assistance with making an appointment.
  
• CLIENT CONTACT: Staff
  
• PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Evy Criswell, PHN, Program Coordinator, 805-981-5253
  
• SPECIAL ITEMS: Spanish
  
• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: CHDP is a state and federally funded program that provides well-child care for qualified infants, children and adolescents. Well-child exams include physical exam, dental and nutrition evaluation, health education, hearing and vision screening, testing for anemia, diabetes, TB and lead poisoning and all immunizations. Services are provided by over 50 enrolled private and public physicians. The purpose of the program is to provide for the early detection and prevention of disease in children. If a condition is discovered, referral and follow-up assistance is provided. Funding for treatment for Medi-Cal clients is through the Medi-Cal program. Eligibility for those without Medi-Cal is determined through the CHDP Gateway to Health insurance which can be accessed through the CHDP provider's office. Clients have access to temporary Medi-Cal eligibility while they complete the enrollment process for Medi-Cal or Healthy Family. Health insurance programs are available.
  
• LIST OF SERVICES: Child Care | Disability | Health Care | Health Related Services | Healthy Families | Infant Care | Information and Referral | Youth