Men’s Health Week is June 12-18, 2023. The goal of men’s health week is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems, urge men and boys to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Read More
Protecting your skin from the sun can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, sunburn, and premature skin aging. If you have had skin cancer, sun protection can reduce your risk of getting another skin cancer. Read More
High blood pressure or Hypertension is when your blood pressure, the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels, is consistently too high. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your circulatory system is a significant contributing factor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, and other health threats. Read More
Cox HealthPlans (CHP) is committed to ensuring that members have access to and receive primary care and behavioral health services in a timely manner. Standards are also in place for telephone access to member services. CHP monitors access through a variety of measures, including appointment and office wait times, complaints, and responses from our member satisfaction surveys. Read More
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), keeping your brain healthy can help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias which affect memory, thinking and the ability to perform daily activities. Read More
CoxHealth recently announced plans to build a new “super clinic” in Branson just west of the Branson RecPlex. The clinic will include primary care, urgent care, occupational medicine and specialty care, and will also offer radiology and laboratory services. This exciting expansion is expected to boost access and availability of healthcare services in the community by increasing the primary care capacity in the area and reducing wait times for routine and urgent care. Read More
Americans can now apply to receive discounted internet service with the Affordable Connectivity Program. This government assistance program was created last year to help eligible low-income households afford access to the internet. Some households may also qualify to receive a one-time discount on the purchase of a device such as a computer, laptop or tablet from participating providers. Read More
Choosing a primary care provider (PCP) is an important step in managing your health, and it might be easier than you think. Read More
How is your vision health? Only a comprehensive dilated eye exam with an eye care professional can reveal how healthy your eyes are. Read More
The start of a new year can be a good time to check your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications. Read More
Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is estimated to make 1 in 6 Americans sick each year. Handling food safely can help prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria that causes foodborne illness. Read More
CoxHealth offers Virtual Visits on Demand for patients to receive care through a confidential video chat for common conditions and symptoms like the flu, sinus congestion, cough, and more. This is a convenient option for people to receive care right away without leaving home. Read More
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends – and indulge in your favorite festive foods, sweets, and treats. It can be hard to keep up a healthy lifestyle with all the temptations, especially if your goal is to reach or maintain a healthy weight. According to the American Heart Association, even a few added pounds each year can cause the risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and stroke to increase. Being mindful about what we eat and keeping our activity levels up can help us to better manage our weight and have a healthier heart. Try some of these simple tips to add a little heart health to your holidays. Read More
It is important to get checkups during and after pregnancy in order to find and address any health issues or concerns that may arise in the months before and after birth. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have provided recommendations for prenatal and postpartum care to help promote patient health during these vulnerable periods. Read More
October is still a great time to get your flu shot if you haven’t already. Flu season typically starts in the fall and often peaks in December, so getting vaccinated now can help to reduce your chances of getting sick as flu cases increase. Flu shots are the best way to prevent getting the flu, so don’t forget to get yours! Read More
Member feedback is essential to help us improve, which is why each year Cox HealthPlans (CHP) conducts a member satisfaction survey to gain feedback from our members. The annual member satisfaction survey for benefit plan year 2021 has been completed. Survey invitations were sent out via email to members in our Marketplace, Individual, Group, and CoxHealth employee plans in early July and the survey was available for one month. Read More
High blood pressure has been referred to as the “silent killer” because while it may not have obvious symptoms initially, the risk of health problems related to high blood pressure increase dramatically over time. Getting your blood pressure checked by your doctor is an easy step in the right direction to ensure you are staying healthy. Read More
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, which is located at the lowest part of the uterus. Early signs of cancer can be detected with a pap test (or pap smear). This is when a doctor takes a sample of cells from the cervix during an exam and checks to see if the cells are normal, or if there are any cancerous or precancerous cells present. Your doctor may also test for HPV (human papillomavirus) since some strains of HPV can increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. Read More
Talk to a representative using Cox HealthPlans’ Live Chat feature that appears at the bottom of your screen on any page of our website. Read More
Recent heat waves have caused dangerously high temperatures across the country, leading to higher risks of heat-related illnesses. Follow these tips to help you stay safe during heat waves. Read More
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