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,
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. Every year one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States and 2.3 million worldwide. Men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. About
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is from October 15 – December 7 each year. Medicare health and drug plans can make changes each year such as cost, coverage, and which pharmacies and providers are in their networks. During the AEP you can change your Medicare
Patients are now being seen at the new CoxHealth Harrison Clinic, which opened its doors on Monday, September 11th. Located at 1401 Highway 62 65 North in Harrison, Arkansas, the new clinic is on the second floor of the Medical Plaza building, which is shared
Cox HealthPlans (CHP) has completed its re-accreditation process with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and has received another full 3-year accredited term. CHP first achieved AAAHC accreditation in 2020, establishing CHP as a health plan that meets nationally recognized standards for high
More people with Medicare, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Advantage Plans can get protection against disease and severe illness by staying up to date with immunizations with no out of pocket costs. Medicare Part D now covers these vaccines and more at no cost to
Cox HealthPlans and CoxHealth provide free programs and events for our members? Below are some of the programs that are offered throughout the month: Advance Directives Workshop – Learn more about advance care planning and advance directives. Staff will help you complete a legal advance directive
