AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana

This month is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a painful blood disorder that affects around 70,000 people across the United States.

At AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, we understand that managing SCD is easier said than done, especially when in crisis. SCD can cause severe pain. It can even be life-threatening. Learn about the triggers and how to treat the disease. You can live healthy with SCD and avoid hospital visits. https://bit.ly/3akpyFO

As we celebrate Labor Day, we are especially grateful for Louisiana's healthcare workers. THANK YOU for the work you do to improve the health of our members.

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana makes it easier than ever to keep track of your personal medical information. Use our handy member portal 24/7 to take control of your health. Login here: https://bit.ly/4bDRONK

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Did you know that diabetes can damage your eyes over time and cause vision loss? The good news is that you can prevent eye damage by managing your blood sugar and getting an eye exam every year.

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is proud to offer diabetes management programs and vision benefits for our eligible members. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Kp8FHs

Health care benefits - AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana - Medicaid managed care plan serving Louisiana citizens - A Member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies Many of the health care services and benefits for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana members are listed below. For some benefits, you have to be a certain age or have a certain need for the service.

Staying updated on vaccines is important for everyone in our community - especially pregnant mothers.

Protect yourself and your baby. Get vaccinated. Find more information from the Louisiana Department of Health: https://bit.ly/3wQvX6Z

When it comes to diabetes, knowledge is power. At AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, we want you to know the symptoms of diabetes so that you can stay on top of your health. Some symptoms may include:

Frequent urination
Extreme thirst and hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Dry skin and sores that will not heal

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Vzh1Wl

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Back-to-school doesn't just have to be for your kids. Did you know that AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana offers a GED program?

Mission GED is a special program that can help you reach your goal of earning your equivalency diploma. This extra benefit is just for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana members. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d2Wa1U

We had a wonderful Caritas on the Move event in Tallulah! We love being a part of this special community. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to everyone who came out to our event. We are especially thankful for our incredible partners who helped to make this event a resounding success. Together, we were able to provide physical, behavioral, and nutritional wellness education and had the opportunity to share many resources with the community.

📃 Make sure to put your child's vaccines at the very top of your to-do list. Vaccines are an important way to keep your child healthy and protected from preventable diseases.

Learn more from the Louisiana Department of Health: https://ldh.la.gov/immunizations

At AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, we are PASSIONATE about service and meeting members of our community where they are. We are proud to partner with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana to offer health screenings for communities across the region.

Goodwill locations offering free health screenings The mobile health unit will be onsite at Goodwill locations from 10 am to 2 pm.

Is your child prepared for the new school year? 🍎 Schedule a well-child visit with your child's pediatrician to make sure they have exactly what they need to start the school year off on the right foot. Learn more about well-child visits here: https://bit.ly/3vZaXWO

Children's services - AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana - Medicaid managed care plan serving Louisiana citizens - A Member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana cares for our members younger than 21 years of age through a special health care program called EPSDT.

Did your family welcome a new baby recently? 🍼 We understand that there are endless questions you may have about your baby and postpartum health.

Visit our Postpartum Care Center on our website for information and tips: https://bit.ly/3S7ow3a

🚌🍎📓 It's back-to-school time! Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's wellness visit. https://bit.ly/3RBMbbz

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If your child struggles to sit still, it may be a sign of ADHD. It's important to schedule a visit with your child's doctor. There are ways in which you can manage your child's ADHD. https://bit.ly/3vI5JyR

‼️ Reminder: Eligible AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana members now have access to the Ochsner Health Digital Medicine program to take control of high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes with support and monitoring from home.

Through this proven program, licensed clinicians monitor readings and help make sure you’re on the right medication. Professional health coaching helps you make changes for a healthy lifestyle. Ochsner Digital Medicine is a completely covered benefit from AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana. It has never been easier to improve your health. Get started here: https://ochsner.cc/47cPv28

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To all of our Community Health Center partners across Louisiana, we wish you a very Happy National Health Center Week! Thank you for the excellent care you provide to our members.

To learn more about Community Health Centers and to find a location near you, visit the Louisiana Primary Care Association at LPCA.net.

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At AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, we want you to protect the precious moments in your life. We want you and your family to be safe from preventable diseases. That's why, as we recognize National Immunization Month, we're reminding you to stay up to date on your vaccines.

Learn more from the Louisiana Department of Health: https://bit.ly/3wQvX6Z

A new school year is right around the corner! Is your child updated on their vaccines?

At AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, we want every child across our state to have a happy and healthy school year. Visit the Louisiana Department of Health immunization website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3wQvX6Z

Our AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Community Wellness and Opportunity Centers are BUSY this summer! If you live in New Orleans or Shreveport, check out our community calendars to learn about some of our events and programs. https://bit.ly/2H319nK

This summer, there are ways you can manage and keep your child's ADHD in check. Aside from regular check-ups with their pediatrician, here are a few tips:

Set a routine for your child.
Keep them busy with activities.
Prepare them for any changes to their routine.

Learn more from our ADHD Care Center: https://bit.ly/3vI5JyR

Kids across our Shreveport community are ready to ROCK this new school year! 💥

It was our pleasure to host our Back to School Health & Resource Fair last weekend at our Community Wellness Center (3709 Jewella Avenue). Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in this event!

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana hosts back-to-school giveaway on Jewella Avenue

We're gearing up for back-to-school time!

You and your family are invited to join us on Saturday, July 27 at the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court for our "Health, Hoops and Hope Back to School Expo!"

School supplies (while supplies last), health screenings, food, music, door prizes, etc. - we've got it all. AND you'll have an opportunity to meet Pierre with the New Orleans Pelicans!

Immunizations are the best way to protect yourself and your family from preventable diseases. Get the facts about vaccines from the Louisiana Department of Health. https://bit.ly/3wQvX6Z

AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana offers a variety of mental health benefits. Review our Behavioral Health Member Handbook to see how we can support you. Learn about covered services, treatment options, emergency services and more. https://bit.ly/3WgywcI

¡Queremos que su hijo esté sano y listo para el próximo año escolar! Programe una visita de niño sano con el pediatra de su hijo. https://bit.ly/3vOCBHC

Hey Shreveport, we're gearing up for Back to School time! Join us on Saturday, July 20th from 11am-1pm at our Community Wellness Center (3709 Jewella Avenue) for our Health & Resource Fair & School Supply Giveaway. You'll also have access to:

✂️ Haircut vouchers for kids
🤝 Community resources
🏥 No-cost health screenings & vaccinations
🍿 Popcorn & drinks

Note: Children must be present in order to receive supplies.

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When was the last time you visited the eye doctor for a check-up? 👀

For our eligible members, we offer no-cost eye exams and $100 for glasses or contacts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Kp8FHs

Whether you're lighting fireworks or lighting up your grill, we want you to be safe on this 4th of July holiday! 🦅❤️

Find a great list of safety tips from the American Red Cross: https://rdcrss.org/3NhSeNt

It's our pleasure to serve! At AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, care is the ❤️ of our work!