Summer a Great Season to Schedule Your Checkup

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1 AccessAbility Volume 34 Summer 2016 Summer a Great Season to Schedule Your Checkup When summer comes, it s a good time to think of visiting the Doctor. Getting a checkup even when you are not sick is smart. These visits allow the Doctor to keep a close watch on your physical, mental and social health. Adults need a physical exam once a year at least. Visit the IEHP YouTube pages to see: Preventive Care for Men: bit.ly/iehpmen Preventive Care for Women: bit.ly/iehpwomen Preventive Care for Seniors: bit.ly/iehpseniors (continued on page 4) See our IEHP YouTube Channel! IN THIS ISSUE Key screenings and tests to maintain your health Page 4 New mobile app to check your IEHP health account Page 5 Best days to call Member Services Page 5 FREE Spanish translation, alternate formats and interpreter services for IEHP Members.

2 2 INFORMATION FOR ADULT PATIENTS 2016 Recommended Immunizations for Adults: By Age If you are this age, talk to your healthcare professional about these vaccines Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hib Haemophilus influenzae type b Chickenpox Varicella HPV Human papillomavirus Pneumococcal Meningococcal MMR Measles, mumps, PCV13 PPSV23 MenACWY or MPSV4 rubella Shingles Zoster Td/Tdap Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis Flu Influenza MenB for women for men years years years years years 1 or 2 doses 65+ year get this vaccine if you did not get it when you were a child. get 1 dose of PCV13 and at least 1 dose of PPSV23 depending on your age and health condition. get shingles vaccine even if you have had shingles before. get a Td booster every 10 years. You also need 1 dose of Tdap. Women should get a Tdap vaccine during every pregnancy to protect the baby. get flu vaccine every year. More Information: get HPV vaccine if you are a woman through age 26 years or a man through age 21 years and did not already complete the series. For more information, call CDC-INFO ( ) or visit If you are traveling outside the United States, you may need additional vaccines. Ask your healthcare professional about which vaccines you may need at least 6 weeks before you travel. Recommended For You: This vaccine is recommended for you unless your healthcare professional tells you that you cannot safely receive it or that you do not need it. May Be Recommended For You: This vaccine is recommended for you if you have certain risk factors due to your health, job, or lifestyle that are not listed here. Talk to your healthcare professional to see if you need this vaccine. CS262412

3 INFORMATION FOR ADULT PATIENTS 2016 Recommended Immunizations for Adults: By Health Condition If you have this health condition, talk to your healthcare professional about these vaccines Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hib Haemophilus influenzae type b Chickenpox Varicella HPV Human papillomavirus Pneumococcal Meningococcal MMR Measles, mumps, PCV13 PPSV23 MenACWY or MPSV4 rubella Shingles Zoster Td/Tdap Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis Flu Influenza MenB for women for men Pregnancy SHOULD NOT GET VACCINE SHOULD NOT GET VACCINE SHOULD NOT GET VACCINE Weakened Immune System HIV: CD4 count less than 200 HIV: CD4 count 200 or greater Kidney disease or poor kidney function Asplenia (if you do not have a spleen or if it does not work well) Heart disease Chronic lung disease Chronic alcoholism Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) Chronic Liver Disease get Hib vaccine if you do not have a spleen, have sickle cell disease, or received a bone marrow get this vaccine if you did not get it when you were a child. get 1 dose of PCV13 and at least 1 dose of PPSV23 depending on your age and health condition. get shingles vaccine if you are age 60 years or older, even if you have had shingles before. get a Td booster every 10 years. You also need 1 dose of Tdap vaccine. Women should get Tdap vaccine during every pregnancy. get flu vaccine every year. More Information: get HPV vaccine if you are a woman through age 26 years or a man through age 21 years and did not already complete the series. transplant. For more information, call CDC-INFO ( ) or visit YOU SHOULD NOT GET THIS VACCINE May Be Recommended For You: This vaccine is recommended for you if you have certain other risk factors due to your age, health, job, or lifestyle that are not listed here. Talk to your healthcare professional to see if you need this vaccine. Recommended For You: This vaccine is recommended for you unless your healthcare professional tells you that you cannot safely receive it or that you do not need it. 3 CS262412

4 Continued from Page 1 Summer a Great Season to Schedule a Checkup Be sure to visit your Doctor for an annual physical exam this summer. If you do not have a regular Doctor, go on to find one near you. What to expect at the Doctor visit During the physical exam, the Doctor will: 1. Check weight, height and blood pressure. 2. Listen to your lungs and heart. 3. Give needed shots and vaccines. 4. Order any needed tests. 5. Offer advice on how to stay healthy. Tips for your Doctor visit Make a list of health topics or concerns you want to talk about with your Doctor. Then put the list in order of importance to you. Bring any medicines you are taking. Bring any test results, health records and dates of visits with specialists. Key screenings and tests: Find out if you have gotten the health screenings or labwork needed, such as colonoscopy, mammogram and cervical cancer testing. Ask if you need key tests and shots (see pages 2-3). Talk with the Doctor about issues you have, such as pain. 4 Don t forget: Call your Doctor today to set up your checkup each year.

5 New! Access your IEHP health account from nearly anywhere Have you heard of IEHP s secure Member portal and the new IEHP Smart Care App? These tools HELP YOU MANAGE your health information. No online account? Here are 2 easy ways to create one: 1. From a laptop or desktop computer: Visit our secure Member portal at and choose Member LOGIN. 2. From your smartphone: Download the IEHP Smart Care app and select Activate Online Account. Then follow the on-screen instructions to register for your online account! Already have an account and have a smartphone? 1. Search IEHP on the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Download the IEHP Smart Care App. You can use the same login and password that you now have. Best Days to Call IEHP Member Services At IEHP Member Services, we aim to give you the help you need with courtesy and respect. Cut or tear here Our Member Services team is here Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. M T W T F S S WEEKLY You could save time by calling us when our volume of calls is lower: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are best. Visit the IEHP YouTube page to see the Best Day to Call IEHP Member Services video. 5

6 Frozen Peach-Berry Squares (Makes 9 servings) Having diabetes does not mean you can never eat desserts. Here s a dessert that s low in calories and a smart way to please your taste buds. Ingredients: 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened 12 oz peach fat-free yogurt with artificial sweetener 4 oz frozen light whipped topping, thawed 1 cup peeled fresh peaches (chopped or frozen unsweetened peach slices (thawed and chopped) 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries (thawed & drained if frozen) Fresh mint leaves or berries to garnish Directions: 1. Place cream cheese and yogurt in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. 2. Gently fold in the whipped topping, peaches and 1 cup of berries. 3. Pour the mixture into an 8x8x2-inch (2-quart) square baking dish. Cover and freeze for about 8 hours or until firm. 4. To serve, let the dish stand at room temperature for about 45 minutes to thaw slightly. Cut into 9 even squares. 5. Garnish with mint leaves and more berries if desired. Cut or tear here Ask the Doctor Mail your question to - Ask the Doctor - IEHP, P.O. Box 1800, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Q A What is a BMI and why does it matter to my Doctor? BMI stands for body mass index. It s a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Your BMI matters to your Doctor because it can help him or her gauge your risk for many health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease.

7 Your Pharmacist is Your Partner in Health Pharmacists can tell you how to take your medicines safely. By choosing a Pharmacist you trust, you can build a bond that helps maintain your health. Here are ways to get to know your Pharmacist and why this is important: Ask for a consult. Your Pharmacist can tell you about possible side effects. guide you on foods to avoid while you re taking your medicine or what to do if you miss a dose. Listen to the Pharmacist. He or she can tell you if a new medicine will mix well with others you are now taking. advise if the medicine and dose prescribed is safe with any of your health issues. Use the same pharmacy. Your Pharmacist can look at your past records and can check if you are sensitive to/allergic to certain medicines. To find a Pharmacist, visit Click the For Members tab and then Find a Doctor box to search for a Doctor, specialist or pharmacy. 7

8 P.O. Box 1800 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Download IEHP Smart Care App! (More on page 5) Questions? Call IEHP Member Services IEHP (4347) IEHP (4347) for TTY users 8am 5pm Monday-Friday 2016 Inland Empire Health Plan. All Rights Reserved. SPD Stay Connected. Follow us! Pain? Cough? Cold? If you can t reach your Doctor after hours, call the IEHP 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line for helpful advice lEHP (4347) TTY