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Needing to make a change to your Medicare prescription drug or health plan? If that sounds like you then you are in luck! It is nearly that time of year, Medicare annual enrollment period is from October 15th to December 7th, 2024.This is your opportunity to…

An estimation of 1 in 6 Americans will contract food poisoning this year. Young children, the elderly, those with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. There are 4 main steps to prevent food poisoning: Clean – Wash hands, tools,…

June is Men’s National Health Month, during this month it is urged for men to take charge of their health by changing and making healthy lifestyle decisions. According to the CDC, 13.8% of men aged 18 and older are in fair or poor health. Here…

Continuing from our “Tips for Physical Wellness” post, it is time to discuss a few tips to focus on your mental wellness. Over the past few years mental health and wellness has become a large aspect in improving our day to day lives. Here are…

With summer and warmer weather fast approaching, it’s the time of year to start thinking about your physical wellness. Whether that be changing your diet to include in season produce or getting more active to take advantage of the nicer weather. Here are some tips…

Myth: All cholesterol is bad. Fact: Some cholesterol is needed for important functions in the body. Good cholesterol, called high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol, carries cholesterol to the liver where it can be flushed out of the body. Bad cholesterol, called low-density lipoprotein or LDL…

With a new year comes new hope, a fresh start, and willingness to make changes. The hardest part of setting healthy goals is maintaining the drive and determination to carry out the actions in reaching the goals that have been set. Here are some healthy…

Healthy habits begin with having the knowledge and resources to carry out positive learned practices. According to the CDC, over the past few decades, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents. It is now the main health concern for parents…

Handwashing is an easy, inexpensive, and effective way to help you and your family stay healthy. Studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu. When your family is…

“Be Antibiotics Aware” is a national movement started by the CDC to spread awareness about the overuse of antibiotic prescriptions and to help fight antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when germs or bacteria get “used to” the antibiotics that are designed to kill them. This…

Cox HealthPlans (CHP) takes member satisfaction seriously, which is why we conduct a survey every year to seek feedback from our members on their health care experiences and satisfaction with our services. The annual member satisfaction survey for benefit plan year 2022 has been completed….

Vaccinations are an important part of your child’s preventive care. According to the FDA, “Vaccines work by preparing the body’s immune system for future exposure to disease-causing bacteria.” Childhood immunizations can provide protection against the following diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps, rubella,…