After more than a year at home, many Californians are ready to hit the road and do some traveling. Before heading out for your next big adventure, it’s important to know where to access care while away from home.
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Sutter Health Plus is Expanding in Nevada and Placer Counties
July 1, 2021, will mark the fifth service area expansion for Sutter Health Plus, offering coverage for two new ZIP codes in Nevada County and five new ZIP codes in Placer County effective July 1, 2021. The expansion gives employers and consumers in the expanded service area a new option for healthcare coverage with access to Sutter-affiliated providers.
Making Time for Men’s Health
Staying active, eating nutritious foods, and getting plenty of rest can help to live a healthy lifestyle. It is also important for men to make time for routine and preventive care to stay healthy and help detect and treat diseases early.
Sutter Walk-In Care Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations
With COVID-19 vaccine supply increasing and eligibility expanding, we are pleased to share Sutter Walk-In Care is now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments at all locations.
Well-Woman Care
By June of last year, 41% of adults said they delayed or avoided medical care due to safety concerns related to COVID-19, with women delaying routine care more often than men . It’s important to keep up with routine and preventive care, which can help detect health issues early and reduce risk for chronic diseases and certain cancers.
An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include adolescents age 12 through 15 with required parental or guardian consent. This is yet another positive step in bringing our communities closer to the end of the pandemic.
An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations
California’s move to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility this month is welcome news. Please be assured that Sutter Health Plus is actively engaged and working to help members understand how to navigate their COVID-19 vaccine eligibility during this time.
Special Enrollment Period for Individuals and Families
After the year-mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people in our community are continuing to face economic impacts, including job loss and access to employer-sponsored health benefits.
Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery Expands in the Bay Area
Sutter Health Plus members in a select Bay Area delivery zone have access to free, same-day retail pharmacy delivery through Alto Pharmacy—for many prescription drugs—at the same cost share as picking them up.
Is a Video Visit Right for You?
In many cases, a video visit for everyday health needs, advice, or follow-up care can be a quick, convenient alternative to making the trip for an in-person visit.