New Minnesota Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) syphilis screening and suicide risk screening recommendations start Oct. 1, 2025

• 07/08/2025

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will add two screenings to the Minnesota C&TC Schedule of Age-Related Screening Standards (DHS-3379) effective Oct. 1, 2025:

• Syphilis screening at least once for young adults 18 years and older, and
• Suicide risk screening beginning at age 12 years

The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule, U.S Preventive Services Task Force, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommend these updates. Providers are strongly encouraged to complete the recommended components as part of a C&TC visit.

RESOURCES:

• Minnesota C&TC Schedule of Age-Related Screening Standards (DHS-3379)
• Child and Teen Checkups Fact Sheets - MN Dept. of Health
  • Providers can utilize these MDH fact sheets to learn about the new screenings.
• Hennepin Health Customer Services: 612-596-1036 (option 2 for provider services)