March 28, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
Colorectal Cancer Awareness (French Camp, CA)–Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) and our community/provider partners are getting the word out so that people understand what colorectal cancer is, the warning signs, ways to lower risk and – most important – when to talk to their doctor when there are concerns. All this can save lives. […]
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Healthy Eating – Year Round March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
Healthy Eating – Year Round (French Camp, CA)–Health Plan of San Joaquin wants HPSJ members and the community to be aware that the rate of U.S. adults meeting fruits and vegetable intake recommendations is low. Despite the health benefits, only one in 10 adults meet the daily recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake in their […]
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March 28, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
Colorectal Cancer Awareness (French Camp, CA)–Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) and our community/provider partners are getting the word out so that people understand what colorectal cancer is, the warning signs, ways to lower risk and – most important – when to talk to their doctor when there are concerns. All this can save lives. […]
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When Allergies Trigger Asthma: What to do about Allergic Asthma
March 28, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
When Allergies Trigger Asthma: What to do about Allergic Asthma (French Camp, CA)–Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) wants the local community it serves to know that when allergies combine with a breathing condition like asthma, it is called allergic asthma. This is a type of asthma where airways tighten when breathing in an allergen. […]
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National Minority Health Month 2023 March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
National Minority Health Month 2023 (French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) collaborates with the community to celebrate National Minority Health Month in April. This includes the first Black Maternal Health Symposium hosted by San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) and partners. As people of color carry the burdens that include […]
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February is American Heart Month February 24, 2023
February 27, 2023 / by HPSJ / News, Press Releases
February is American Heart Month (French Camp, CA) – February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is a term for all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. More than 800,000 people die of cardiovascular disease every year in the United […]
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National Children’s Dental Health Month – February 2023
February 24, 2023 / by HPSJ / News, Press Releases
National Children’s Dental Health Month – February 2023 (French Camp, CA) – Cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, yet cavities are preventable. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school resulting in lower grades than children who do not. One of […]
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January is National Thyroid Awareness Month
January 26, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month (French Camp, CA)—Health Plan of San Joaquin asks: “Did you know, more than half of the people in the U.S. that suffer from a thyroid disorder are undiagnosed?” According to the American Thyroid Association: 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder 1 in 8 women will develop [...]Read more
Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention – A Call to Action
January 26, 2023 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention – A Call to Action (French Camp, CA)—Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is raising the alarm that the National Institute of Health projects cervical cancer will have been diagnosed in an estimated 14,100 women living in the United States and an estimated 4,280 women will have died from cervical [...]Read more
Healthy Holiday Season
December 9, 2022 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
Healthy Holiday Season (French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) asks that we find joy in health this holiday season saying: "It’s easy to start to feel overwhelmed when cold outside and there is too much to do. You are not alone. Try some of these tips to keep your health on [...]Read more
Community Medical Centers and Health Plan of San Joaquin Team Up for Breast Cancer Screening Pilot
November 14, 2022 / by HPSJ / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) — Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) staff work together through HPSJ’s Provider Partnership Program (PPP) to develop best practices that remove members’ barriers to care and improve their health outcomes. In a recent meeting, HPSJ’s Community Medical Centers (CMC) partner mentioned they wanted help with [...]Read more