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Handwashing Awareness

Life is Better with Clean Hands is a campaign from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for good reasons!Germs are on everything we touch.  Some cause disease.Handwashing with soap and water is a healthy habit to protect both you and your family from getting sick.Handwashin...

posted: November 11, 2024

Love Your Liver

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds.  It’s located on your upper right side below your lungs.  The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has outlined over 500 functions of the liver.  Those include:Filtering blood all ...

posted: November 11, 2024

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...

posted: November 11, 2024

Diabetes Awareness

Did you know?38.4 million Americans have diabetes.  That’s 11.6% of the population. Another 97.6 million have prediabetes.  About half the women who experience gestational diabetes go on to develop diabetes.Diabetes occurs when blood sugar (glucose), the bod...

posted: November 11, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness

Join Capital Health Plan (CHP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness in October.According to the CDC:About 240,000 women get breast cancer in the United States every year.  About 42,000 women die from it.Breast cance...

posted: October 10, 2024

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!...

posted: October 10, 2024

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 6.7 million Americans, most over age 65, a number expected to more than double by 2060.  Alzheimer’s begins as mild memory loss and can eventually affect a person’s ability to enjoy a normal routine.  It is the fifth leading caus...

posted: September 9, 2024

Immunization Awareness

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout life. During this month, we at Capital Health Plan encourage you to talk with your doctor to ensure that you and your family are protected against s...

posted: August 8, 2024

Workplace Wellness

Enhancing your well-being at work is crucial for your overall health and happiness. Despite the challenges of a busy work environment, there are simple adjustments you can make to alleviate stress and improve your quality of life. Take a look at these five effortless strategies r...

posted: August 8, 2024

Protect Your Vision

Now that summer is here, our thoughts turnto soaking up those solar rays and enjoying being outdoors. While you’re out there having fun, it’s important toprioritize summer safety – not just from the Florida heat but also for your eyes. Protecting your eyes from theelements ...

posted: July 7, 2024

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