1998
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant, “Healthy Schools, Healthy Lives”, funds program in partnership with Memphis City Schools, the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and TLC Family Care Health Plan.
About Us
Well Child exists because we believe that healthy students are better prepared to achieve success in learning and in life, and that early detection is key to positive health outcomes. Caring and licensed Well Child medical professionals provide health care services for students, whether they are in school or at home.
Our Mission
The mission of Well Child is to improve the health of children by providing the very best health care services to children and youth, wherever they are.
We accomplish our mission by providing:
• Comprehensive health exams in schools delivered by experienced health care professionals
• Services for children ages 3-21
• Health promotion and disease prevention
Core Beliefs
• Every child should receive the very best health care services available.
• A healthy child is better prepared to learn.
• Diversity is to be valued and respected.
Our Story
2002
At the conclusion of the grant program, executive director and nurse practitioner, Karen J. Pease APRN, BC, MSN, incorporated Well Child Health Screening Services.
2004
Name changed to Well Child, Inc. First corporate office opened.
2005
Expanded to more than 200 schools served in West Tennessee.
2006
Expanded to Middle Tennessee and opened office in Nashville.
2008
Awarded school nursing contract for Memphis City Schools.
2010
Awarded contract to operate regional health clinics in Memphis City Schools. Expanded to East Tennessee.
2011
Launched optometry services in Memphis City Schools. Soon expanded across the state of Tennessee.
2018
Launched mobile immunization services.
2020
Transitioned to Telehealth model in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
Our People
We are a group of health care providers who are totally dedicated to school-age children, wherever they are. We are committed to making sure that all children have access to the very best health care services available.
Clinical Teams
Licensed and board-certified nurse practitioners, assisted by certified medical assistants, provide telehealth physicals and sick visits.
School Nursing
Licensed and board-certified registered nurses and licensed practical nurses serve as school nurses.
Administrative Support
Our teams and patients receive support from a group of professionals as diverse as the communities we serve. Physicians, nurses, teachers, firefighters, and others contribute to ensure that each student receives the very best preventive health care services available.
Clinical Teams
Licensed and board-certified nurse practitioners, assisted by certified medical assistants, provide annual physicals, sports physicals, immunizations, and telehealth services.
Optometry Teams
Licensed optometrists, assisted by certified medical assistants, provide all optometry exams. If glasses are needed, licensed opticians dispense glasses at school, fitting and adjusting as needed.