May is Women’s Health Month, a time to recognize advances in women’s health and encourage women to invest in their own health and wellbeing.
Women play essential roles in their families, communities and workplaces, often prioritizing the needs of others ahead of their own. Women’s Health Month serves as a reminder for women to take care of themselves by scheduling recommended screenings, adopting healthy habits and caring for their mental health.
At Sutter Health Plan, caring for women’s health means understanding and addressing the unique challenges women face across every stage of life. Sutter Health Plan offers members access to a wide range of preventive services, many at no cost share. Preventive services include:
- Well-woman visits
- Vaccinations
- Mammograms for early detection of breast cancer
- Cervical cancer screenings (Pap smears and HPV tests)
- Birth control and contraceptive counseling
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Breastfeeding support and counseling
- Diabetes screening
- Screenings for STIs, depression and domestic violence
- Bone density screening
By detecting conditions early, these services support timely treatment and promote overall reproductive and physical health.
Mental health is also a vital part of overall wellbeing and an area where women can face added vulnerability. Conditions such as anxiety, depression and postpartum mood disorders affect millions of women, yet many go untreated.
All Sutter Health Plan members are encouraged to use their mental health benefits through Carelon Behavioral Health. Members can search for in-network providers using Carelon’s provider search tool at carelonbh.com/sutterhealthplan or call Carelon Member Services at 844-398-0314, available 24/7.
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