Heart Health
February is Heart Health Month, and there is no better time to focus on one of the most important organs in the human body. The statistics about heart disease are staggering.
Avoiding the Flu
Influenza – the flu virus – can be a major inconvenience for anyone. But for adults over 50, young children, and those affected by chronic medical conditions, the flu can be deadly. This year’s flu season is one of the worst in recent history, and it’s hitting particularly hard in Florida and Georgia, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and Capital Health Plan was a proud sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Project Forget-Me-Not Walk honoring those who are fighting the disease and those who
Knowing Where To Get Medical Care
Today, your options for where to get medical care are greater than ever before. You may not even have to leave your home to get the care you want and need. You can choose based on what your health problem is and what works best for you and you don’t have to use one option for all of your health care needs.
5 Ways to Keep an Eye on Your Eye Health This Summer
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as temperatures heat up and sunshine lasts longer, it is crucial to protect ourselves from more than just sunburns.
Retiree Advantage (HMO) Seminar
Attend one of our seminars to learn more about CHP Retiree Advantage (HMO). Retiree Advantage (HMO) is an employer sponsored Medicare Advantage plan offered as a retiree benefit to Medicare eligible retirees and their Medicare eligible dependents. Please call CHP or your employer/former employer to determine if this benefit is available to you. Please RSVP by calling 850-518-6679 or 1-877-247-6512 (TTY 850-383-3534 or 1-877-870-8943).
Join the League of Extraordinarily Healthy Gentlemen
The average life expectancy of a man born in the U.S. in 2007 is 75 years and five months. The ability to enjoy life to its fullest requires investing time and effort but pays dividends almost immediately, and it’s never too late to begin.
Employee Health and Fitness Month
This month brings more than just thoughts of upcoming summer vacation. May marks the start of Global Employee Health and Fitness Month.
Measles (Rubeola) Vaccine
Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases that can have serious consequences as it is an acute respiratory illness. Before vaccines, these diseases were very common in the United States, especially among children. They are still common in many parts of the world. Measles can be prevented with a measles-containing vaccine, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Got a Pollen Problem? Here’s What You Can Do About Seasonal Allergies
It’s that time of the year when you can finally enjoy the sun again. Flowers and trees are blooming everywhere, and the air is fresh and crisp – not too cool, not too hot, and not too humid (yet). Unfortunately, North Florida’s beautiful April weather comes with a price… and that price is pollen.