Dr. Simon J. LopezEvery October, national companies and local businesses sport pink ribbons and banners in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The disease affects hundreds of thousands of women every year in the United States, claiming more than 43,000 lives annually. Howev...
posted: October 10, 2022
Dr. DickensIt’s the month of October, and you know from the notable pink ribbons that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime – and, though rare, men can also receive that same unwanted diagnosi...
posted: October 10, 2022
Dr. Lynn JonesAccording to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Each year, 18.6 million lives are taken by heart disease and stroke – but we won’t let CVD win. Capital Health Plan (CHP) is encouraging its members to cele...
posted: September 9, 2022
Lori Clemmons, RNMore than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience falls each year. As people get older, what once may have been a simple stumble can be a life-changing tumble, as bones are more susceptible to breaking and the result could be a permanent disability. Falls can...
posted: September 9, 2022
Dr. Alice PomidorIn less than 10 years, every member of the Baby Boomer generation will have reached the age of 65. While many people see aging as a negative experience, it doesn’t have to be. Using healthy aging practices can help ensure that growing older is a positive experi...
posted: September 9, 2022
What does a colonoscopy have to do with happy birthdays? Here’s your answer.The American Cancer Society's estimates that in 2022 there will be 106,180 new cases of colon cancer and 44,850 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States. These are unfortunate statistics since mo...
posted: September 9, 2022
Dr. David JonesDr. Dean DalrympleAcross the Big Bend area, tens of thousands of children are set to go back to school in the coming days. While parents are scrambling to get the backpacks filled and lunches prepared, Capital Health Plan urges parents to also make sure their kids ...
posted: August 8, 2022
Dr. Daniel J. LazarAugust is here! Summer might be winding down, but Cataract Awareness Month is just gearing up- so what better time to shed light on the world’s leading cause of blindness? Throughout August, Capital Health Plan (CHP) urges the community to understand th...
posted: July 7, 2022
Childhood obesity affects 1 in 5 American children, ultimately resulting in long-term health issues like diabetes, heart disease, weakened joints, and low self-esteem. Capital Health Plan (CHP) has been standing up to create a healthier community by encouraging children in the Bi...
posted: July 7, 2022
Amid a national blood shortage, just one donation can save multiple lives. Every two seconds, someone in the United States is in need of blood – and just one donation can save up to three lives. June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, and we celebrate those who have given the gift of...
posted: June 6, 2022
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