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1 P.O. Box 1800 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Questions? Call IEHP Member Services IEHP (4347) IEHP (4347) for TTY users 8am 5pm Monday-Friday IEHP complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call (TTY: ). IEHP cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al (TTY: ). IEHP 遵守適用的聯邦民權法律規定, 不因種族 膚色 民族血統 年齡 殘障或性別而歧視任何人 注意 : 如果您使用繁體中文, 您可以免費獲得語言援助服務 請致電 (TTY: ) 2018 Inland Empire Health Plan. All Rights Reserved. MK Summer 2018 VOLUME 63 Destination Health New App! Visit us at Stay Connected. Follow us!

2 Summer 2018 VOLUME 63 Destination Health Summer Health Checklist: Well-Child Visit and Immunizations The start of summer is the start of fun, pools, parks, beaches, and backyard barbeques. If you have preteens or teens, one item on your summer health checklist should be a yearly Well-Child Visit with your child s Doctor. Teens bodies, feelings, and support systems are changing. The Well-Child Visit is a time for the Doctor to review and talk about growth changes, healthy choices, and mental health with you and your teen. Continued on Page 2... New App! IN THIS ISSUE Meditation Can Improve Heart Health Page 3 Immunizations Needed for Kids & Teens Page 4 Get an Annual Well-Woman Exam Page 6

3 Continued from Page 1... One question that parents and teens may have for the Doctor is Do teens need immunizations? The answer is "yes!" There are immunizations (also called vaccines) that should be given during the teen years. Some of the immunizations are: Flu shot Tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) Meningococcal (MCV) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Call your child s Doctor today to see if your child needs a yearly Well-Child Visit or immunizations. 2 No Prior Authorization Needed: 1st Behavioral Health Consult Now you won t need a referral from your Doctor for an initial consultation with an IEHP Behavioral Health (BH) Provider. This has been effective since 10/1/17, and IEHP s goal is to make sure all Members are aware that they can get their Behavioral Health service in a timely manner. Today, anxiety and depression are more common than diabetes. In fact, most people will need care for their mental well-being at some point in their lives. Chances are, you may know family members who need BH treatment. Deciding to seek treatment is hard enough, so we want to make sure getting help is simpler! To find an IEHP BH provider, go to

4 Everyday Ways to Reach Your Destination Health Care Corner Meditation Can Improve Heart Health Meditation is a method of calming the mind and reaching a state of awareness that is unlike your usual waking state. It is an ancient practice that has been trending in recent years. Studies over the past two decades show that this practice can help reduce your risk of heart disease. This is why many more people are now adding it to their lifestyle. The Heart of Meditation Meditation involves sitting quietly with your eyes closed and focusing on your breathing or a mental picture. It could also involve repeating a single word or phrase called a mantra. The goal is to keep your mind focused on the present moment and away from stressful or other thoughts. As your mind calms down, so does your body. Take a Seat There are many ways to meditate, but here is a simple routine to get started: Sit on the floor or on a chair and close your eyes. Breathe slowly. Relax your muscles, starting with your feet, legs, and thighs. Roll your shoulders back slightly, and tilt your head to the left and then right. Say the word "peace" or a phrase that calms you with each breath out. If your thoughts wander (and they will), go back to repeating the pattern. Continue for about 20 minutes. Source: American Heart Association 3

5 IMMUNIZATION TIMING Polio (IPV) MMR Varicella (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) MenACWY (MCV4) HepA (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Polio Polio (Hepatitis A) (IPV) (IPV) MenACWY (MCV4) MenB MMR HepB (measles, mumps, and rubella) Polio HepB (IPV) (Hepatitis B) (Hepatitis B) Please ask your Doctor how far apart to have the vaccines. For more information, visit: Hib HepB Hib Hib (Hib meningitis) (Hepatitis B) (Hib meningitis) (Hib meningitis) Flu Vaccine Every Fall Everyone 6 and older should get one. 15 PCV PCV PCV PCV (Pneumo) 18 (Pneumo) (Pneumo) (Pneumo) HepA Varicella (Chicken Pox) (Rotavirus) RV (Rotavirus) RV (Rotavirus) RV (Hepatitis A) (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) 2018 Inland Empire Health Plan. All Rights Reserved. HSO

6 Create Refreshing Spa Water Water infused with fruit and herbs can help your body feel better. Doctors suggest drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day! Putting herbs and fresh fruit in the water adds minerals and vitamins. It also makes the water taste slightly sweet and yummy! Directions: Fill a glass mason jar or large pitcher with cold water. Add fresh fruit and herbs (choose 2 or 3 from the list below). Herbs have a strong flavor. If you use herbs, a little goes a long way! Let chill and soak for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Serve cold! Suggested Ingredients: Lemon helps reduce fluid retention Cucumber reduces puffiness and bloating Mint soothes the stomach Lime helps with digestion Basil reduces inflammation Strawberry boosts immunity Orange aids the acid/alkaline balance Spa water lasts for 2 3 days. (Lemons, oranges, limes and cucumbers last longer.) Ask the Doctor Q A Why and when do I need a shot to prevent measles? Remember the measles outbreak at Disneyland a few years ago? This likely could have been avoided: Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) vaccine is nearly 100% effective at preventing measles. Kids age one year or older need two doses with at least 28 days apart. Teens and adults who have not had measles or who haven t received the MMR vaccine need two doses, separated by 28 days or more. 5

7 GET ANSWERS TO YOUR PREGNANCY QUESTIONS COMING SOON! Enter your due date to get customized content and access to tools that help you prepare for the exciting arrival of your baby. Growth tracker Weight gain calculator Ultrasound videos Daily due date countdown Kick counter Ways to save questions and topics for your next Doctor s visit For more information visit: Download the app by searching for IEHP in the app store. After downloading, signing up is simple! All you need is your IEHP Member ID # and your birthday. Why an Annual Well-Woman Exam is Important A yearly Well-Woman Exam is good preventive care and it also gives you the chance to learn more about the best ways to take care of your health. This exam has three parts: 1) Review of health history 2) Exam (involves breast and pelvic exams) 3) Evaluation of other health issues Your Doctor may also suggest a mammogram (an X-ray of the breast). This checks for potential breast cancer before there are signs of the disease. Breast cancer testing is a good way to find abnormal cell growth early so that it can be treated. If you are a woman age and have not had a mammogram in the past two years, call your Doctor for an appointment. 6 Plus, you may get a Pap test a reliable test that screens for cervical cancer. s 21-29, get a Pap test every three years. s 30-64, get a Pap test and human papillomavirus (HPV) test together every five years or a Pap test alone every three years. Cervical cancer is most likely curable when found and treated early.

8 Combining Home Remedies with Modern Medicines When you get sick, do you reach for home remedies (such as rubbing alcohol), while using medicine prescribed by your Doctor? Today, more people combine both. Doing so is called complementary medicine. Home remedies may include sipping tea or eating garlic to soothe a cold. They can also include natural treatments, from the ancient practice of yoga to massage therapy to soothe pain. In spite of popular belief, people don t choose home remedies because they lack access to medical care or hold negative views toward modern medicine. Cultural beliefs often drive people to use home remedies. While most of these remedies are harmless, some could have bad side effects. Rubbing alcohol, for example, used in large amounts could harm children and older adults. Before you decide to use a home remedy passed to you by a grandparent or an elder, practice some caution. Talk to your Pharmacist or your Doctor first. Source: Eat Healthy. Save Money. A grocery store on wheels! Choose from a large selection of fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods. Pay with EBT, cash or debit/credit cards. Save up to 30% off grocery store prices For a full list of Mobile Fresh stops in your area, visit Family Service Association at bit.ly/mfstops or call (951) , M F, 8am 5pm. 7