Primary Care Resources

Access resources about the health system to assist you with questions you may have about health; includes links to medical organizations and has answers to frequently asked questions about Medicaid, mental and emotional health, obesity, tobacco, and the juvenile justice system.

  • Publications
    Tools, articles, brochures, and other resources about primary care for youth, families, and professionals.
  • Useful Web Sites
    Links to helpful Web sites about the primary care system and Medicaid/SCHIP.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Provides answers to frequently asked questions about Medicaid, youth health, and other questions related to the primary care system.
  • Presentations
    Includes presentations on primary care and Medicaid/SCHIP.

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Weight Status as a Predictor of Being Bullied in Third Through Sixth Grades (Abstract)

Pediatrics (2010)

Examines the relationship between overweight and obesity in children ages 8 – 11 years and concluded that children who are obese are more likely to be depressed and to be bullied by their peers. There is no association between being bullied and socioeconomic status and being of a racial or ethnic minority.

Variation in Pediatric and Adolescent Firearm Mortality Rates in Rural and Urban U.S. Counties (Abstract)

Pediatrics (2010)

There is variation in adult mortality rates from firearms, with lower mortality in rural counties, however, in children and adolescents there is no statistical variation. This finding reflects a greater death by homicide rate in urban counties, whereas rural counties have higher suicide and unintentional firearm deaths.

Enhancing Pediatric Mental Health Care: Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Mental Health

Pediatrics (2010)

A collection of articles that discuss how to improve mental health services for children and youth including: working with a community, preparing a primary care practice and developing standards of care, and developing algorithms to implement the process.