Community Health Education and Engagement Referral (CHEER) Program
| Date: | June 22, 2016 |
| To: | HPSJ Primary Care Physicians and Partner Organizations |
| From: | Provider Services Department |
| Subject: | Community Health Education and Engagement Referral (CHEER) Program |
| Business: | Medi-Cal, MCAP (Medi-Cal Access Program, previously known as AIM) |
An effective health education system is essential to promoting HPSJ member involvement in health care decisions, effective use of healthcare services, risk reduction and healthy lifestyles decisions, and self-management of chronic health problems. – Setar Sesto, HPSJ Health Educator
HPSJ invites you to participate in CHEER!
So that we can assist your practice in supporting patients’ good health and well-being, please refer HPSJ members through our new, streamlined Community Health Education and Engagement Referral (CHEER) Program for:
- Health education classes
- Support groups
- HPSJ care management and disease management programs
- HPSJ’s new prenatal/postpartum program
Providers can find the CHEER referral form in the NEW Health Education section at hpsj.com/health-education/
Available soon: A convenient online, interactive tool. Listed health education classes are either FREE or the cost will be paid by HPSJ.
Two Ways to Participate in CHEER:
(1) HPSJ members can be referred by their physician; or (2) members can call us at 888.936.PLAN (7526), TTY/TDD 711
CHEER Programs include:
- Chronic Disease, Self-Management Program
- Nutrition
- Prenatal Education
- Childbirth Education
- Smoking Cessation
- Breastfeeding support
- Diabetes Education
- Car Seat Safety Education
Interpreter Services Available – No Cost to Members
An interpreter for American Sign Language (ASL), or for any non-English language, is available to members for any CHEER program, as well as medical appointments. To schedule interpreter services, our members can call HPSJ at 888-936-PLAN (7526), or TTY/TDD 711.
We hope you will find CHEER a great supplement for the care you provide our members. This program will continue to expand as more classes, education partnerships and member interests are identified and explored.
Please direct any questions or suggestions for this new program to our Provider Services Department at 209-942-6340.