July 2025 UV Safety

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States with millions being diagnosed every year. It is also one of the most preventable and treatable (when found early)

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July 2025 Sickle Cell Awareness

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited blood disorder, affecting more than 100,000 people in the United States and 8 million people worldwide. 9 out of 10 people who

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Cataract Awareness

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens, or clear part, of the eye. Symptoms happen slowly, over time, and include: Cloudy, blurry vision Faded colors Difficulty seeing at

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Family Health and Fitness

With the warm weather upon us, gather the family (or a group of friends) together this summer for some fun and fitness. Here are some easy and enjoyable ideas from

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Blood Pressure Education Month

Blood pressure is the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. It is measured with two numbers. When your heart beats, the force against your vessel

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Stroke Awareness

Stroke happens when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke) or ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When either happens, part

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Plan Ahead for Your Healthcare Wishes

April 16th is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and we at Capital Health Plan (CHP) want to encourage everyone to think about their healthcare choices. It’s a great time to talk about what you want for your health in the future.

CHP has teamed up with the organization Aging with Dignity to offer a free download of the advanced directive called Five Wishes.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Prevention

Colorectal screening saves lives! According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Colorectal Cancer is a leading cause of cancer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be.

National Nutrition Month

Healthy People 2030 is a national program, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, designed to improve the health of Americans over a span of 10 years, 2020-2030.