Your HEALTHmatters

Welcome to Your HEALTHmatters—our member blog that makes keeping up with the latest health news easy! This is where you’ll find the latest benefit information, tips and resources for a healthy, happy you! The top stories are highlighted with images, and you can find more stories listed under them. To read a story, just click the headline or the "Read more" link.

If you have questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider.

Top stories

Get Moving with Your New Fitness Membership Program
  • New 2025 CareAdvantage Benefits are on the Way!

    Starting January 1, 2025, CareAdvantage members will get their own Medical Alert Device at no cost! You'll also get 12 no-cost rides per month for your Fitness Membership Program and more over-the-counter benefits.

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Has Your Child Been to a Well-Child Visit This Year?
  • It’s Not Too Late to Get the Flu Vaccine

    It’s the holiday season and flu season. Give yourself the gift of good health by getting the flu vaccine! Don’t miss celebrating with family and friends because you’re sick in bed! Learn how you can get the flu vaccine.

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Our Quick-Start Guides Make Using Your Benefits Easy!
  • Get Doula Services

    Doulas give emotional and physical support during pregnancy, childbirth and after the end of a pregnancy. Doulas can meet with you both online and in-person. Doula services are covered for HPSM Medi-Cal, CareAdvantage and HealthWorks members at all stages of pregnancy.

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Get the Flu Vaccine this Fall

The flu vaccine lowers your chances of getting sick from the flu. If you don’t get the flu, you can’t spread it to your family. Everyone six months and older should get the flu vaccine.

You can get the flu vaccine starting this Fall. 

Getting the flu vaccine is easy. Call your primary care provider (PCP) to schedule a visit. Or call or walk into your local pharmacy and ask if they have the vaccine. Find a place to get the vaccine near you.