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.
Handwashing Awareness
Life is Better with Clean Hands is a campaign from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for good reasons!
Antibiotic Safety for Patients and Families
Antibiotics save lives, but they aren’t always the answer. Lower temperatures, dry air, and indoor gatherings can increase your risk of getting sick. Here are some thoughts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for getting the best treatment when you are sick, using antibiotics correctly, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Join Capital Health Plan (CHP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness in October.