Volume 16, Number 1: Winter 2008
New for Members: Your Personalized Health Report
Melissa Dancer-Brown, RD, LD/N
Through an innovative online tool, Capital Health Plan members can create an individualized guide for managing their health and feeling their best. It’s easy to do, takes 15–20 minutes, and makes you a much more active participant in your health care. The guide:
- establishes a health baseline so that you can monitor changes over time
- creates useful personalized forms
- enables more productive, organized doctor visits
- lets you set and track personal health goals
How the Health Survey Works.
The first step is an online health survey, accessed through Capital Health Plan’s secure Internet site (see directions on this page). The survey uses a new questioning technology called “branching logic.” From a general question, your response may or may not lead to follow-up questions for more specific information. All responses then are compiled into a report of health information designed just for you! You are able to save your survey for future reference and comparison.
Tailored Forms and Resources.
In addition, the survey provides you with useful forms for yourself and your doctor. One set of forms organizes your conditions into categories, such as things you are doing well, conditions that could use attention, family history, and prevention. There is space on each page for writing important notes.
Other forms outline goals for issues and conditions that you indicated in the survey. The grand finale of the report is a tailor-made list of resources for gathering more health information.
The Big Picture.
One of the most important and exciting components of completing the survey is looking at “the big picture” of your health and deciding personal goals. Maybe you want to lose 20 pounds over the next year, improve your strength and balance, or reduce the number of medications you take. Remember, CHP has many services and benefits to assist you with your goals. CHP Health Coaching is the newest member benefit. With this service you can call 24 hours a day (850-383-3400) and speak with a Health Coach about your specific needs. Online, a coaching feature includes numerous Lifestyle Management Programs. Topics include weight and stress management, smoking cessation, and preventing and managing back pain.
CHP also offers weight management classes and support groups each week at our Governor’s Square location. Call 850-383-3511 for more information.
Live Well. It’s Your Choice!
To Access the Health Survey
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To Access Lifestyle Management Programs
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