August 20, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
Health Plan of San Joaquin worked with our long-time partners, San Joaquin County Medical Society, to plan for distribution in our French Camp parking lot of medical-grade PPE from California Medical Association. On Friday, August 7, we were grateful to provide our central location so over 140 local small and medium-sized practices could safely receive […]
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It’s a different kind of flu season – With Covid-19, let’s not make it a “Twindemic!” (Latino Times, Sept 2020)
September 15, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
This year has been unlike any other. Covid-19 is still among us. Now, Flu season. It is believed that the flu virus and the virus that causes Covid-19 will both be spreading during fall and winter. Advice from HPSJ Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD. Read Article
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Help avoid a twindemic in Stanislaus County by getting flu shots (Modesto Bee, Sept 10, 2020)
September 14, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
Help avoid a twindemic in Stanislaus County by getting flu shots (Modesto Bee, Sept 10, 2020) – OpEd by CEO Michael Schrader and CMO Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, M This year has been unlike any other. COVID-19 is still among us. Now: Flu season. … The good news is that for the flu we actually do have […]
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Health Plan San Joaquin’s Chief Medical Officer Has a Message for Us All (Latino Times, August 2020)
August 20, 2020 / by Health Plan / News
HPSJ’s Dr. Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, wants each of us to stay safe, stay healthy, and keep being a public health role model during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. View PDF
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PPE Distribution to Small and Mid-Sized Practices – HPSJ Support for San Joaquin County Medical Society
August 20, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
Health Plan of San Joaquin worked with our long-time partners, San Joaquin County Medical Society, to plan for distribution in our French Camp parking lot of medical-grade PPE from California Medical Association. On Friday, August 7, we were grateful to provide our central location so over 140 local small and medium-sized practices could safely receive […]
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San Joaquin PHYSICIAN, Summer 2020: HPSJ Stories (San Joaquin Medical Society) pages 30 – 31
July 15, 2020 / by Health Plan / News
HPSJ Message to each valued part of their Provider Network HPSJ Providers/COVID-19 web page HPSJ COVID-19 pages for members and the community – www.hpsj.com/coronavirus MYTH BUSTERS – COVID-19 – What HPSJ broadcasts to community partners and members View PDF
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Health Plan of San Joaquin welcomes new CEO – Bringing long experience as a California Nonprofit Medi-Cal Plan leader (Latino Times, June 2020)
June 12, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
Also, HPSJ wants members, providers, and our community to continue to stay safe. The following is offered in that spirit of support. View PDF
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Health Plan Of San Joaquin Offers Support, Encouragement Oakdale Leader, May 27, 2020
May 28, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) wants members, providers, and the community to continue to stay safe. The following is offered in that spirit of support. Stay informed – Our knowledge of the novel coronavirus is still limited. It may continue to cause problems until there is a safe and effective vaccine. Read Article
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Vital COVID mental health coverage from the Modesto Bee, including HPSJ provider Valerie Lamke (May 12, 2020, by Erin Tracy & Chrisanna Mink)
May 13, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
HPSJ members experiencing mental health concerns can call their county mental health plan, HPSJ Customer Service, or call Carelon Behavioral Health (previously known as Beacon Health Options) at 1.888.581.7526. Read Article
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Stress Awareness and Care Month – Stretched Beyond April During COVID-19 Pandemic (Latino Times, May 2020)
May 11, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
With COVID-19, it’s time to check in – and to keep checking in – with ourselves. Many of us have been staying home to stay safe. View PDF
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OPINION: Central Valley Residents, We Must Act Now to Save Lives (California Health Report, Mar 30, 2020)
May 6, 2020 / by Health Plan / Covid-19, News
The urgent, plainspoken message to all of our community and the people of California, from Dr. Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD – “We can do this!” The Central Valley—like all of California—is on the verge of a tsunami of COVID-19 cases. The virus is here, and it is spreading exponentially. Read Article
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