Pediatrics

Expecting a New Arrival? Choosing Your Child's First Provider

Choosing a healthcare provider before your baby arrives is one of the smartest decisions you can make as an expectant parent. This proactive step allows you to establish a vital relationship with a trusted professional who will guide you through the exciting – and sometimes overwhelming – journey of your child's first years.

• Monitor physical, emotional, and social development.
• Proactively prevent potential health problems.
• Address any questions or concerns you may have.
• Work collaboratively with your primary care provider.
• Sports physicals can be done during a Well Child Visit.

Well Child visits are recommended once a year beginning at age 3; children under 3 typically require more frequent visits. Follow your provider's specific recommendations.

Recommended Well Check Schedule:

Birth to 15 Months Old

• 2-5 days old
• 1 month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months

15 Months to 3 Years Old

• 18 months
• 2 years
• 2½ years

3 Years Old and Up

• Continue once a year well visits into adulthood

Is your child gearing up for sports, camps or other activities? A comprehensive sports physical is crucial to ensure they're healthy and safe to play.

If your child's Well Check isn't due, or you need a separate appointment, our $40 sports physical is the perfect solution to get them cleared for play quickly and affordably.

Sports physicals are $40 between May 1, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2026.

How to get an appointment?

• Walk in to any of our Urgent Care locations.
• Schedule with a primary care provider at one of these locations:
  • CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison Family Clinic
  • CHI St. Alexius Health Mandan Medical Plaza
  • CHI St. Alexius Health Pinehurst Clinic
  • CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake Clinic
  • CHI St. Alexius Health Washburn Family Clinic
  • CHI St. Alexius Health University of Mary Clinic