The Latest News from CalOptima

Community Connections

April 21, 2021

In This Issue

The Latest News from CalOptima

2021 Report to the Community Goes Electronic

Capturing a year’s worth of COVID-19 pandemic activity, CalOptima is pleased to release our 2021 Report to the Community: Resilience. CalOptima’s report honors the incredible work of our providers on behalf of CalOptima members and thanks our community partners for their commitment during challenging times. Orange County’s health care community found the resilience needed to carry us through, warmed by strong relationships, inspired by purposeful innovation and supported by continued accountability. We are Better. Together. We invite you to view the report online at report.caloptima.org/2021/

COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines and Addressing Barriers for Health Equity

The Community Alliances Forum focusing on COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines and Addressing Barriers for Health Equity will take place on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, from 9–11 a.m.

Learn about:

CalOptima's role in improving access to COVID-19 vaccines for CalOptima members and Vaccine Member Health Rewards
"Project Independence" and how the county is partnering with community organizations to support health equity
Initiatives taking place in Orange County to address health equity during the pandemic

Click here to register.

CalOptima Community Relations — Your Partner in Community Health

In Orange County, 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 3 children relies on Medi-Cal for health insurance. CalOptima is here to support your efforts to help your clients navigate CalOptima and Medi-Cal programs and services. CalOptima’s Community Relations (CR) department’s mission is to create and strengthen partnerships by enhancing communications, understanding and mutual support between CalOptima and community organizations to serve our members’ health care and other needs.

Click here to learn more about CalOptima's Community Relations.

Strong Families, Strong Children

April is the Month of the Military Child — a time to celebrate and recognize our military-connected children around the world who also serve and often shoulder the burden of service with frequent moves, multiple schools, parental separation and, in some cases, the loss of a parent or caregiver.

Learn about their “Ask the Questions” campaign and the no-cost services available to military families by clicking here.

Adolescent Vaccinations

The pandemic caused many families to cancel doctors’ visits. Now is the time to catch up on recommended vaccines for preteens ages 9–12. Call your child’s doctor to schedule an appointment today.

Healthy Choices to Lower Your Cancer Risk

April is National Cancer Control Month. Dedicated to raising awareness for cancer prevention and treatment. There are many simple steps you can take to lower your cancer risk.

Click here to learn about healthy choices you can make to lower your cancer risk.

How to Contact CalOptima During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CalOptima Customer Service remains ready to respond to member needs. 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.

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