6 24-Hour Advice Nurse Line: 1-877-431-1700/TTY 711 Men’s health: Taking care of yourself It’s never too late to make your health a priority. Here are six smart things men can do to stay on top of their health: 1. Schedule a checkup. You don’t need to be sick to visit your doctor. A checkup gives you a chance to learn more about your health and what steps you should be taking. 2. Say yes to screening tests. Screenings look for signs of serious diseases, like cancer and heart disease, before symptoms appear. Your doctor can tell you what tests are best for you. 3. Get your shots. Adults need vaccines for things like tetanus, shingles, and the flu. Staying up-todate can help keep you from getting sick. 4. Quit risky habits. Ask your doctor for help to quit smoking, drinking, or using drugs. There are treatments that can help. 5. Step on the scale. Eating well and staying active can help you manage your weight. Doing so can also help lower your risk for problems like diabetes and heart disease. 6. Manage your mental health. If you feel stressed, anxious or depressed, tell your doctor about it. There’s no shame in asking for help– and treatment works. Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services How to quit smoking or vaping You can quit smoking or vaping and live a healthy life. There are many services available to help you quit. Take the first step and call Kick It California at 1-800-300-8086 (7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday) or visit www.kickitca.org. You can also talk to your doctor about what method may be right for you. Nondiscrimination notice Discrimination is against the law. Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) follows state and federal civil rights laws. GCHP does not unlawfully discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently because of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. GCHP provides: ●Free aids and services to people with disabilities to help them communicate better, such as: ●Qualified sign language interpreters. ●Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats and other formats). ●Free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: ●Qualified interpreters. ●Information written in other languages. If you need these services, call GCHP between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1-888-301-1228. If you cannot hear or speak well, please call 1-888-310-7347. Upon request, this document can be made available to you in braille, large print, audiocassette or electronic form. To obtain a copy in one of these alternative formats: ●Call: Gold Coast Health Plan 1-888-301-1228. If you use a TTY, call 1-888-310-7347 or 711. ●Or write to: Gold Coast Health Plan Attn: Member Services 711 E. Daily Drive, Suite 106 Camarillo, CA 93010
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