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
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.
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.
Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy
Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States. Practicing proper heart health care can seem scary and challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. World Heart Day is September 29th, and it’s just as good a time as any to take action and make some easy changes now!
Storm Alert: Temporary Closure of CHP’s LabCorp locations
Due to closures in Tampa related to Hurricane Milton, LabCorp locations in our service area will stop processing routine lab work and specimens after 10 AM on Tuesday, October 8, until further notice. Our LabCorp location in our Metropolitan Health Center will continue to process some urgent laboratory tests during this time.
Holiday Wellness
With cooler weather and holiday festivities approaching quickly, it might be easy to put your health on the back burner. This season, take time for yourself and work on staying healthy. Schedule your preventative screenings now before the year runs out. You’ll feel better for it!