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1 TeenHealth Quarter 4 n 2013 In Case of Emergency Suppose you re babysitting, and the little girl you are watching starts choking on a piece of fruit. Or, you re visiting your grandmother, and she falls down and hits her head. Would you know what to do? To be prepared, you can: n Learn basic first aid n Know where to find medical information and supplies and how to use them n Know the address of where you are and who to call during an emergency n Never leave children unattended n Avoid distractions, like going online and texting n Take a class in CPR n Learn the Heimlich maneuver If the emergency is life-threatening, call Even nonactivated cell phones with power can be used to call While waiting for paramedics to arrive: Stay calm and try to keep the person calm Do not leave the person unattended Test your first aid knowledge. Circle the correct answer. 1. Rinse cuts and scrapes with cool/warm water. 2. To stop bleeding, do/don t apply firm but gentle pressure, using gauze. 3. Do/Don t put butter or oil on burns. 4. Lean your head forward/backward to help stop nosebleeds. Answers: 1. Cool 2. Do 3. Don t 4. Forward INSIDE: Plan to Avoid Drinking and Driving You and the Flu

2 As of October 1, 2013, TennCare welcomes back as its dental plan for members under the age of 21. Beginning at age 1, members should get a dental checkup once every six months. These checkups are free. Please visit a DentaQuest dentist. Do you need to find a dentist? Please call or go to their website at Teens, Treats and Teeth With a focus, during the holidays, on 1) deciding on sweets to eat or avoid, 2) practicing moderation and 3) brushing and flossing teeth after indulging in treats. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas. The holidays are a fun time to celebrate and visit with friends and family. They are also a time when there may be lots of delicious meals and tasty treats. It can be very easy to want to eat everything in sight! However, just because the food is there doesn t mean we have to eat it. When you have many good foods to choose from, the best thing to do is choose only your favorites, and only take a small portion of those foods. Many of the special foods around during the holidays are sweet treats like dessert and candy. The problem is, too much sugar can hurt your teeth! Eating lots of sugar can cause cavities, which are little holes in your teeth that can hurt and get worse if not treated by a dentist. Even though they may be tasty, you should avoid gummy and chewy candies. These can get stuck in between your teeth and in braces. Chocolate is a better candy to eat because it melts quickly. It is also good to drink water after eating chocolate to rinse the sugar off your teeth. Anytime you eat candy or a sweet treat, you should brush your teeth afterward. Brushing will help clean the sugar off your teeth. Flossing can also help get any pieces of candy that may have gotten stuck between teeth. Brushing and flossing your teeth after a sweet holiday treat can help keep your smile healthy and bright. Article contributed by TennDent.

3 Find the Secret Message ! To help you solve the secret message go to kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol. html#. Next, unscramble the words to fill in the blanks. Then, match the letters by number to the spaces to reveal the secret message about teen drinking and driving. ➊ ➋ Drinking too much alcohol may cause alcohol. oipsnoign _ Alcohol is a, which means it slows the functions of the body. ressdpanet ➌ ➍ ➎ with alcohol during the teen years is common. xpreimetnatnioe _ The best way to stay safe is to drinking. vdoia _ to a trusted adult if you think you need help. lkta 6 3 Answers: Make a plan to avoid drinking and driving! 1. Poisoning 2. Depressant 3. Experimentation 4. Avoid 5. Talk You and the Flu You re invited to protect yourself from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that all persons 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated each year. That includes you. When: As soon as the flu vaccine becomes available or any time during flu season, which runs from October through May. Where: As an Amerigroup or TennCare member, you can get a flu shot for free: n From your Primary Care Provider (PCP) n At your county health department n At most walk-in clinics n At your local pharmacy (drug store) Why: To spare yourself the misery of getting sick and to help prevent the spread of the virus. For people with certain medical conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, HIV, heart problems or asthma, the flu can cause serious complications. How: Call your Primary Care Provider (PCP). Make an appointment for a flu shot. If you hate getting shots, ask your PCP about getting the nasal-spray flu vaccine. If you can t get a flu vaccine from your PCP, try one of the other options listed above.

4 Plan to Avoid Drinking and Driving Scenario: Let s say you ride with some friends to a party. The driver, who you thought planned to stay sober, ends up drinking. Now it is time to leave, but you re nervous about getting in the car. What should you do? Plan ahead. Give yourself several options for getting home safely. Here are some tips to help you: Stay smart and speak up. If you haven t had anything to drink and have your driver s license on you, ask for the keys and get the group home safely. Find another ride. Try to find another sober friend to give you a lift. Call someone to pick you up. While most teens don t want to call a parent, chances are mom or dad would be happier that you called them rather than put yourself in danger. You could also call another family member or visit for-the-public/aaas-role/public-education/ sober-ride to find a safe ride program near you. If possible, stay where you are until morning. Just be sure to let your family know where you are and that you are safe. Remember, the best way to avoid drinking and driving is to stay away from situations where drinking occurs. Do you struggle with substance use? Quitting tobacco, alcohol or drugs is hard. Many kids and teens do not feel they can do it. You may not see that you have a problem. Sometimes substance use is just too big to handle alone. You may need to ask for help. Put a check in the box next to each question that is true for you: n Do you do badly in school? n Do you lose interest in things you used to like, such as sports or music? n Do you get in trouble at school or with the law? n Do you use substances to have fun, forget problems or relax? n Do you have blackouts? n Do you drink or use drugs alone? n Do you keep secrets from family? n Do you lie, steal or sell stuff to get money? If you answered yes to any of the above, you should ask for help from a parent, counselor, teacher or other trusted adult. What matters the most is to find support. For tips and help with substance abuse, call: Tobacco QuitLine QUIT-NOW Alcoholics/Drug Hotline HELP Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline The Alcohol and Drug Information Hotline

5 Do you need help with this information? Is it because you have a health, mental health or learning problem, or a disability? Or do you need help in another language? If so, you have a right to get help, and we can help you. Call Amerigroup Community Care at for more information. Do you have a mental illness and need help with this information? The TennCare Advocacy Program can help you. Call them for free at (TTY ). If you have a hearing or speech problem, you can call us on a TTY/TDD machine. Our TTY/TDD number is Habla español y necesita ayuda con esta carta? Llámenos gratis al Amerigroup is a culturally diverse company. We welcome all eligible individuals into our health care programs, regardless of health status. If you have questions or concerns, please call (TennCare) or (CHOICES) (TTY ) and ask for extension Or visit We do not allow unfair treatment in TennCare. No one is treated in a different way because of race, color, birthplace, religion, language, sex, age or disability. Do you think you ve been treated unfairly? Do you have more questions or need more help? If you think you ve been treated unfairly, call the Family Assistance Service Center for free at In Nashville, call To report fraud or abuse to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) you can call toll-free or go online to To report provider fraud or patient abuse to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), call toll-free Need help in another language? You can call Amerigroup Community Care for assistance in any language at or the numbers below. Interpretation and translation services are free to TennCare members. Foreign Language Lines Call if you need help and need to speak with someone in one of these languages: (Arabic) (Bosnian) (Kurdish-Badinani) (Kurdish-Sorani) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) Amerigroup Community Care P.O. Box Virginia Beach, VA You have the right to file a complaint about Amerigroup or your care. If your complaint is about either physical health care and/or behavioral health care, you can call Amerigroup at or write to us at: Amerigroup Community Care 22 Century Blvd., Suite 310 Nashville, TN Tiene derecho a presentar una queja acerca de Amerigroup o su atención. Si su queja está relacionada con la atención médica física y/o la atención médica del comportamiento, puede llamar a Amerigroup al o escribirnos a la siguiente dirección: Amerigroup Community Care 22 Century Blvd, Suite 310 Nashville, TN 37214

6 P.O. Box Virginia Beach, VA Teen Health is published by Amerigroup to give information. It is not a way to give personal medical advice. Get medical advice directly from your physician All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. TeenHealth Member Services: TTY TTY (Español) TEEN HPC It is important to get your TENNderCARE wellness checkup every year. Remember, if you are an Amerigroup member younger than age 21, these checkups are free. Why should I get a TENNderCARE preventive health screening? Taking control of your own health is like keeping a promise to yourself. TENNderCARE screenings are done to check your overall health. Getting regular screenings is the first step in preventing potential health problems. TENNderCARE screenings are FREE for Amerigroup members younger than age 21. TENNderCARE checkups include: n Health history n Physical exam n Lab tests (as needed) n Immunizations Amerigroup On Call/24-hour Nurse HelpLine (Español) n Vision/hearing screening n Developmental/behavioral screening (as needed) n Advice on how to stay healthy If you need a ride to your PCP s office to get your checkup, call If you are in Nashville, the number is This is a free service to all members younger than age 21. If you are younger than the age of 18, you can have a parent ride with you. Your parent would need to call to schedule the ride.