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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.

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 body’s main source of energy, is too high.  Your body can make glucose, or it can come from the food you eat.  

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:

Capital Health Plan’s Medicare Plans Maintain 4.5 Stars for Health Care Quality

TALLAHASSEE – Capital Health Plan (CHP) continues to stand out as a national leader in health care, once again earning a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the 2025 Medicare Star Ratings. This follows CHP's 4.5-star rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for both its Commercial and Medicare plans, announced in September.

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.

Center for Healthy Aging Open House

Join us at the Nancy Van Vessem, M.D., Center for Healthy Aging for an informative and engaging open house event to kick off the 2025 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. This is your opportunity to learn about your Medicare options, meet our dedicated team, and explore the specialized services we offer for our senior community.

Capital Health Plan’s Commitment to Quality Care Reaffirmed by Top NCQA Scores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 2, 2024

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Taylore Maxey

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Top NCQA Scores Reaffirm Capital Health Plan’s Commitment to Quality Care

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!

Consider these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enjoy healthier holidays:

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 cause of death in adults aged 65 and older.

The type of memory loss affecting those with Alzheimer’s is not part of normal aging, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but there is hope:

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 serious diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.