CHP News

As summer break winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, the excitement of kids reuniting with friends and diving into new academic challenges is upon us. However, the return to classrooms also coincides with the onset of another season — influenza season. With the potential for flu outbreaks coinciding with the school year, it's crucial to understand how to protect yourself, your family, and the community.

Aging is an inevitable and natural process we all experience as we journey through life. While we can't control the passage of time, we can certainly influence how we age and the quality of our later years. In fact, CHP’s Nancy Van Vessem, M.D., Center for Healthy Aging is all about adding quality to the aging process. Healthy aging isn't just about living longer; it's also about maintaining physical vitality, mental acuity, and emotional well-being.

Based on the latest projections, Capital Health Plan has made the decision to close all departments and offices, including CHP Urgent Care, on Wednesday, August 30th. We will reopen on Thursday, August 31st at 8:00am.

Based on the latest projections, Capital Health Plan has made the decision to close all departments and offices on Wednesday, August 30, with the exception of CHP Urgent Care, which may open from 5pm – 10pm. The decision on Urgent Care will be revisited this afternoon by 3 pm.

It's 8:30 p.m. as a concerned mom pulls into the parking lot at Capital Health Plan’s Urgent Care center in Northeast Tallahassee. Mom explains that her 5-year-old son has been ill most of the day and has a fever that peaked at 102 degrees. She tried treating the fever at home but couldn’t get it to come down. The physician enters the exam room, completes an assessment of the boy, and begins entering notes.

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, observed in August, aims to raise awareness of the well-being of children's eyes and ensure the safety of children’s eyes. With the school year getting ready to begin, it’s important to prioritize the well-being of children’s eye care as they resume their educational journey. With 30,000 public school students in the Leon County School District alone, it’s clearly important to emphasize the significance of children's eye care.

As we go about our lives, it's easy to overlook the possibility of unforeseen health complications or the need for end-of-life care. However, taking the time to engage in advance care planning is a gift to your loved ones in that ensures your wishes are honored and provides peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.

In support of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Week, experts from Capital Health Plan are working to bring awareness to an issue increasingly affecting our state and nation. We strive to foster healthy development and strengthen initiatives aimed at preventing childhood obesity, which occurs when a child's weight exceeds the recommended range for their age and height – jeopardizing their overall well-being.