Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) helps raise awareness as local West Nile virus is detected
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) has received word from the San Joaquin County Public Health Service that it “has confirmed a 51 year old male living in Stockton is the first human diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in San Joaquin County this year. He reportedly developed a mild form of the infection and has recovered without medical intervention.”
Attached please find:
- News Release (July 17, 2018) from San Joaquin County Public Health Services – including the most effective ways to prevent WNV infection
- More about West Nile Virus
About HPSJ
Health Plan of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit, public health plan, has been serving members and the community since 1996. Located in the heart of California’s multicultural Central Valley, HPSJ is the leading Medi-Cal Managed Care provider in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. HPSJ offers a broad network of providers and works closely with physicians to develop programs and services to ensure quality health care for almost 350,000 members who are mostly working families and children, as well as seniors and disabled residents.
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Media Contact: Jill Center, Communications, HPSJ, 209-461-2372, jcenter@hpsj.com