heart health
Y
ou can’t go back in time.
You can’t stop that rst
heart attack.
But you can take steps now to
prevent a second one. You may
need to quit some old habits—and
start some new ones.
A change for life
Your heart is at risk. at means
it’s time to put healthy habits at the
top of your list:
Stop smoking.
What if you keep
smoking? You double your chance
of a second heart attack.
Get active.
Exercise can help
control blood pressure and
weight. Ask your provider what’s
Avoid a
second
heart
attack
safe for you to do.
Eat well.
Talk to your provider
about what foods are best for heart
health.
A change in your care
You may need to take medicine.
Your provider may ask you to take
drugs that:
Lower cholesterol or blood
pressure.
Relieve chest pain.
Reduce strain on your heart.
Be sure you know what each
medicine is for and how to take it.
When to get help
You can live a normal life after a
heart attack.
Still, having had one heart attack
puts you at risk for another.
Go over the signs of a heart
attack with your provider. Tell your
family to call 911 right away if they
think you may be having one.
Sources: American Heart Association; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
O
n March 1, 2013, all Kern
Family Health Care (KFHC)
Healthy Families members
will move to our KFHC Medi-Cal
health plan. Your child will not
lose any health, dental or vision
coverage. Medi-Cal includes all
the bene ts of Healthy Families
coverage.
Important information about
the Healthy Families Program
Important reminders before
your child moves to Medi-Cal:
Pay your Healthy Families
premiums every month.
Respond to letters about your
annual eligibility review.
Send Healthy Families your new
address if you move, and tell them
if you change phone numbers.
Watch your mailbox for three
more letters about your child’s
move to Medi-Cal. Plus, after
March 1, 2013, KFHC will mail
your child a new member ID card
and a KFHC Medi-Cal Member
Handbook and Provider Directory.
Visit the Healthy Families website
at
www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov
for
more information. If you have
questions about Healthy Families,
call
866-848-9166
,
Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Saturday,
8
a.m. to 5 p.m. e call is free.
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