Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many parents postponing their children’s routine checkups and immunizations. It’s essential to protect children’s health by catching up on recommended immunizations and checkups.
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Five Ways to be Heart Smart
Caring for heart health can help with living a longer, healthier life to enjoy the friends, family, and activities we love. Fortunately, many of the reasons people develop heart disease can be prevented.
Sutter Health Plus Network Medical Groups Earn IHA Awards for Clinical Quality and Patient Experience
Through its Align. Measure. Perform. (AMP) program, the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) assesses how well medical groups perform on clinical quality and patient experience measures each year. Recently, IHA recognized six medical groups in the Sutter Health Plus network for performing well on over a dozen measures in 2020 (the most recent year for which data is available).
An Update on COVID-19 At-home Over-the-counter Tests
With the current surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and the highly contagious omicron variant, it’s important for people to have at-home over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests on hand for when they need them.
An Update on COVID-19 Over-the-counter Tests
Recently, the Biden-Harris Administration expanded coverage for over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Beginning Jan. 15, 2022, Sutter Health Plus covers COVID-19 screening for members in accordance with state and federal guidelines during this public health emergency.
An Update on COVID-19 Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to include moderately or severely immunocompromised children ages five to 11 receive an additional primary dose of vaccine 28 days after their second shot.
Planning for a Healthy New Year
It’s common for people to seek ways to improve their health and happiness in the new year. Selecting a few wellness resolutions is the easy part—but staying motivated can be tricky. This year, increase your chances of success by creating a solid plan of action.
An Update on COVID-19 Booster Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot recommendations to include individuals ages 16 and 17.
Sutter Health Plus Year in Review 2021
“While 2021 was anything but a ‘normal year,’ I’m proud we remained focused on our commitment to offer Northern Californians affordable access to high-quality, integrated care and coverage,” shared Phil Jackson, CEO of Health Plan Partnerships & Products at Sutter Health.
Reducing Your Risk for Colon Cancer
Although there’s no proven way to prevent colon cancer, people can take steps each day to protect colorectal health through positive lifestyle choices and getting screened for early detection. Colon cancer, if caught early, is highly treatable and can often be cured with the chance for survival as high as 90%.