September 25, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
Halloween Safety Tips Halloween can be a spooky time for kids. Health Plan of San Joaquin wants to make sure all kids have a scary good time, not an unsafe one. Falls, cuts, burns and being in the way of a moving car are common ways that kids get hurt on Halloween. San Joaquin Safe […]
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Women’s Health – Stay Informed and be in Control!
April 16, 2018 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 13, and is celebrated through May 19, 2018. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. HPSJ joins in throughout the year – and with a special spotlight for this week […]
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The Eyes of March – and the Rest of the Year
March 22, 2018 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
March is Save Your Vision Month and Workplace Eye Wellness Month. But at Health Plan of San Joaquin, every month is members’ eye health month. Following is good advice for our members, as well as our community. Eyes aren’t just the windows to the soul. For adults and children with diabetes – the eyes are […]
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We can take control of our chronic pain
February 15, 2018 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
An article from Health Plan of San Joaquin As players on the stage of life, we sometimes get handed scripts we aren’t expecting. That’s certainly true when chronic pain takes a leading role in everyday living. However, you have the power to limit the part pain plays in your life. You can direct the action […]
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Curing Colds, do alternative medicines work?
January 19, 2018 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
Chew on vitamin C? Brew echinacea tea? These might seem like natural reactions when you feel a cold coming on. But they may not actually help wipe out your sneezes, sniffles, scratchy throat and cough. “Despite what you may read on the Internet, there’s often little science to back up the healing claims of alternative […]
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Fight back – Don’t let excuses knock you off the exercise track
December 7, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
You want to exercise. You know it’s good for both your mind and body. And you actually feel better when you do it! So what’s getting in the way? Maybe dozens of things. Some are pretty persuasive, too. Life happens. But other times, excuses are … well, just excuses. Here are some common thoughts that […]
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Spotlight on Influenza – Take your best shot, it’s not too late for the flu vaccine
November 3, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
“The flu virus is spread from one person to another before a person has symptoms and after you have symptoms. Infants and older adults can have severe complications and bad outcomes from flu. So to stay healthy and to prevent others from getting the flu it is important to get the flu vaccine. It also […]
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Keep the happy in holidays: Nine tips for making them safe
November 3, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
Keep the happy in holidays: Nine tips for making them safe As you make your holiday to-do list, Health Plan of San Joaquin wants to be sure it includes this important task: Take steps to stay safe. Here are some tips to help keep you and your family—pets included—out of harm’s way: Step up carefully. […]
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Diabetes: Are you at risk?
October 16, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
One in four Americans with diabetes has it, but they do not know it! Health Plan of San Joaquin celebrates National Diabetes Month in November. Join us in learning more about some of the risk factors of diabetes, and the importance of talking to your doctor to get tested. Diabetes is a disease that makes it […]
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October is Health Literacy Month
September 25, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) celebrates Health Literacy Month in October! Health literacy is being able to read and grasp information in order to get the health services you need. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says, “Nine out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information when it is […]
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Halloween Safety Tips
September 25, 2017 / by HPSJ / Health Articles
Halloween Safety Tips Halloween can be a spooky time for kids. Health Plan of San Joaquin wants to make sure all kids have a scary good time, not an unsafe one. Falls, cuts, burns and being in the way of a moving car are common ways that kids get hurt on Halloween. San Joaquin Safe […]
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