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.

Thyroid Awareness

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland, located in the lower half of the front of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones that work together with the liver, brain, and pituitary gland

New Year Resolutions

As you ponder your resolutions for 2025, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (OASH) is busy working to improve the health of all people through Healthy People 2030.

February 2025 Love your Heart

Join Capital Health Plan (CHP) in highlighting heart healthy living in recognition of American Heart Month. Consider these 10 ways to protect your heart from the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Love Your Liver

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds.