CalOptima Has a New Name and Logo |
CalOptima is now CalOptima Health. The Agency’s Board of Directors approved the new name at the August Board meeting. Along with the name change, a new logo signifies the agency’s diverse community of members, providers and partners and represents the following attributes:
- Connection
- Community
- Multicultural
- Integrated
- Safety net
- Inspirational
- Celebration
- Energy
- Joy
CalOptima Health looks forward to continuing to serve the needs of our members, the community and shape the future of health care in Orange County, as it embarks on a new chapter in the agency’s history. To watch the CalOptima Health Logo introduction video, click here.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Kids and the Community |
Protect your children and neighbors going back to school and before the winter COVID-19 season. CalOptima Health invites community members age 5 years and older to get their vaccine or booster on the following dates:
- Thursday, August 18, 2–6 p.m. — Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 1600 E. Vermont Ave., Anaheim
- Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Key Elementary School 2000 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim
CalOptima Health will be on-site to check Medi-Cal eligibility, give $25 Member Health Rewards to eligible members and host a resource table. View the English/Spanish event flyer here and view the English/Vietnamese flyer here. Register at 1-714-834-2000 or www.othena.com.
Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment will be available on-site.
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A CME and CE Workshop for Physicians and Licensed Health Care Professionals on: the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit |
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: Noon–-1 p.m.
Where: Zoom Webinar
This course will discuss:
- The types of annual wellness visits and components of each
- The patient benefits that can result from the visit
- The different tools and resources available online for successful completion of the visit
- The documentation needed to attain appropiate reimbursement
RSVP by September 10, 2022 to attend for free. For event flier, click here and to register for the event click here.
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Back-To-School Resource Fair |
CalOptima Health is working with community partners to host mobile back-to-school vaccination events for students and their families. At the events, vaccines will be given out at no cost to CalOptima Health members and those who attend. Register for the event here.
Back-to-School Resource Fair
• Who: Newport-Mesa Unified School District students only
• When: August 20, 2022
• Time: 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
• Where: IKEA Parking Lot, 1475 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Vaccines: Routine and COVID-19
Click here for event flier.
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InfoSeries on Family Homelessness |
A virtual InfoSeries on family homelessness will take place on Tuesday, August 23, from 9–10:30 a.m. The event is designed to provide a local and national overview of family homelessness, where attendees can learn about local-level efforts to address family homelessness and receive an update on CalAIM, new Community Supports and how members can access these services. Click here to register for the event.
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Encourage Preventive Care During the Summer |
Summer is a great time for members to check in with their doctor to make sure they are up to date on their needed tests and vaccines.
Preventive care is the best way to keep healthy, but many delayed visiting their doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic. People should still visit a doctor even if they do not feel sick, which is why CalOptima Health encourages you to remind members of the importance of receiving routine care. A doctor can find health problems early before they become too serious. These visits can also help manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Members can ask their doctor about these services:
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Members can take charge of their health by staying current on well-care visits, screenings and vaccines. If members are due for any of these services, they can call their doctor now to make an appointment. Remind members to talk to their doctor about what care is right for them. |
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CalOptima Health Welcomes New Deputy Chief Medical Officer |
Zeinab Dabbah, M.D., J.D. has joined CalOptima Health as the new Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Dabbah will oversee CalOptima Health’s health care delivery system, including development and implementation of strategies, programs, policies, and procedures for all medical services. Dr. Dabbah has more than 25 years of experience as a primary care physician, medical group leader, managed care specialist and health plan executive. Most recently, she was Senior Medical Director for Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, which serves Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Prior to that, she held a variety of roles, including running a private practice as an internist, working as a consultant on medical and legal issues, and serving as a hospital attending physician. Dr. Dabbah earned her medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at LAC+USC Medical Center. She is a Certified Health Insurance Executive and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University, where she is also a trustee. |
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The Orange County Health Care Agency makes it easy for individuals to get a COVID-19 vaccine. There are several ways to find an appointment. Click here for options.
Vaccinations are also available for anyone who is homebound, and transportation services are available for anyone who needs a ride to a vaccination site. If you need help scheduling a vaccination appointment, call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at 714-834-2000.
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Join HCA every other Tuesday at 6 p.m. to view "Your Health Matters OC" , a talk show featuring HCA county health officers and other health care professional guests to discuss a wide variety of health topics impacting OC residents. Upcoming show dates and topics can be found here. The show can be seen on YouTube or Facebook.
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Monkeypox: California Declares State of Emergency |
In response to the monkeypox outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on August 1 to bolster the California's ability to coordinate education, prevention,and treatment across the state. The proclamation supports vaccination efforts to increase the state’s monkeypox defense strategy, being led by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). For more information on monkeypox, including case counts, prevention strategies, vaccination and what the HCA is doing in Orange County, click here.
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Launch of the OC Navigator |
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HCA announced the launch of the OC Navigator, an online resource navigation tool designed to help community members connect with local mental health, substance use treatment and supportive resources including physical, transportation, education, housing, childcare,and more. Funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation component, the OC Navigator project was activated to facilitate access to diverse local resources targeted to each individual's unique needs. Read the full press release here.
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Orange County Schools Start Dates |
The start of the 2022–-23 school year is around the corner for most Orange County schools. Click here for the Orange County Department of Education's chart with a district-by-district breakdown.
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Training for Self-Advocates |
Please join us for a series of online training for adults and youth self-advocates and their families. The training sessions are hosted by Wesley Witherspoon, the consumer advocate at the USC Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
For training dates, click here. Click here to register.
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How to Contact CalOptima Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
CalOptima Health Customer Service remains ready to respond to member needs as we adhere to guidelines to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission. Our building is closed to visitors. Members can call Customer Service from the safety of their home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have staff who speak their language. Members can also visit www.caloptima.org and access their member portal.
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CalOptima Health, A Public Agency www.caloptima.org
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