The piece details HPSM’s beginnings, how our different programs help people and the impact we’ve made on the community over the past three decades.
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Fill Your Prescription for 90 Days
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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefit
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Where Can I Get Care?
Vision Benefits
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Quick-Start Guide
Welcome to HPSM
Four Steps to a Healthy Start
Your Member ID Card
Program Services
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Contact Us
Language Interpreter Services
Benefits of Using Professional Interpreters
Translated and Alternative Format Materials
Health Tips
Children's Health
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What is Breast Cancer?
Detecting Breast Cancer
Treating Breast Cancer
Preventing Breast Cancer
Coping with Cancer
Cancer Screening Program for CareAdvantage Members
Diabetes
Symptoms of Diabetes
Types of Diabetes
Tips for Staying Healthy
Know Your Diabetes ABCs
Diabetes Control Checklist
More Diabetes Resources
Diabetes Prevention Program
Heart Disease & Stroke
HIV / AIDS
Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
The Importance of Primary Care for LGBTQIA+ People
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Safety
Gender-Affirming Care
Resources for Families of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Managing Your Medicines
Take Your Medicines as Prescribed
Tips for Taking Medicines as Prescribed
Questions to Ask About Your Medicines
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Older Adult Health
Pain Management
Types of Physical Pain
Problems That Pain Can Cause
Make a Pain Management Plan
Risks of Long-Term Opioid Use
Non-Opioid Pain Management
People with Disabilities
Pregnancy
HPSM's Baby + Me Program
Breastfeeding
Nutrition & Exercise
Maternal Mental Health
Pregnancy & COVID-19
Doula Services
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Your First Health Visit
When to Visit Your PCP
Get the Flu Shot Every Year
Self-Care Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
Get the Cancer Screenings You Need
Be Healthy – Get the Flu Shot!
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More Ways to Avoid Getting the Flu
What to Do If You Have the Flu
Who is at High Risk?
Differences Between the Flu and COVID-19
Helpful Flu Resources
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The Dangers of Smoking
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What to Expect When Quitting Smoking
Build Your Own Quit Plan
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Sexual Communication, Consent and Respect
Sexually Transmitted Infections – Prevention and Treatment
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Know Your Sexual Health Rights As a Minor
Teen Health
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Food Assistance Programs
New Member Quick-Start Guides
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HPSM Dental
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Benefits of Getting Dental Care
What to Expect When You Visit the Dentist
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HPSM in the news
San Mateo Daily Journal Profiles HPSM
Dec 11, 2017, 9:57 AM
by Rich BrennerHPSM officially started 30 years ago this month, and the San Mateo Daily Journal helped us celebrate with a feature article about our history and accomplishments.