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At WVFH, our mission is to provide West Virginia Managed Medicaid Members access to medical and health care services quickly and professionally.

West Virginia Family Health (WVFH) is a managed health care plan. This means that we work with your doctor, or primary care physician (PCP) to service your total healthcare needs. Your PCP's name and phone number is on your ID card. Present this card and your WV Medicaid card whenever you seek medical attention. Please call us right away if there are any mistakes on your ID card. Your Member Handbook explains the benefits and services available to you. It also explains what to do if you have an emergency or urgent medical situation. Please read this handbook carefully. It will help you learn more about the healthcare services paid for by the plan. Keep this handbook in a safe place for quick and easy reference later on. We urge you to use your WVFH benefits to help get the care that you need to stay healthy. Please call the Member Services Department for questions about what is covered.

25/03/2019

Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, about 140,000 Americans get colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die from it. Risk increases with age. More than 90% of colorectal cancers occur in people who are 50 years old or older. Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. You could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why having a screening test is so important. Click the link to learn more:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/colorectalawareness/index.htm

18/03/2019

Healthy eating is important no matter how old you are. This National Nutrition Month®, MyPlate is here to help you “spring” into the new season with a variety of tools and resources to help you find a healthy eating style that works for you at any age. Whether you need to find a MyPlate plan that fits your needs or just need some tips to help you on your healthy eating journey, ChooseMyPlate.gov is here to help. Click the link to learn more: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/national-nutrition-month

11/03/2019

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a group of symptoms caused when a baby withdraws from drugs taken during pregnancy. These symptoms can be dangerous and even deadly. Drugs taken during pregnancy that cause NAS include opioids and benzodiazepines. These can be street drugs, like he**in, or prescribed drugs.

There is hope! Get help today. If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant and using any of the drugs that can cause NAS, talk to your doctor right away. Your doctor can help you with medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Get help from your doctor before suddenly stopping the drug.

If you are prescribed or otherwise using opioids and not pregnant, consider using birth control.

For more information on how to get help please visit the March of Dimes website at https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-(nas).aspx

04/03/2019

March is Trisomy Awareness Month! Trisomy is a genetic abnormality. It is caused by having an extra chromosome in most or all of your cells. Each baby gets genes from both their mother and father. Genes are packaged in bundles called chromosomes. Having an extra chromosome can lead to a range of issues. These issues can affect you both mentally and physically. The most common is Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome. Getting services early in life can help improve both physical and intellectual abilities. You can learn more about Trisomy 21 here. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/downsyndrome.html

23/02/2019

West Virginia Family Health now has a Twitter account! Follow us at https://twitter.com/WVFH_

17/02/2019

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. The good news is there are safe and effective preventive measures that can protect teeth. Good oral hygiene practices such as thorough brushing with a fluoride toothpaste can help keep children from getting cavities. In addition, dental sealants and community water fluoridation are two other strategies that can help prevent tooth decay. Click the link to learn more: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/news-events/february-national-childrens-dental-health-month

11/02/2019

Prenatal care is important in the first trimester and throughout pregnancy. See your primary care doctor or obstetrician provider as soon as you think you may be pregnant. A delay in care could be harmful to your health and your baby. Your provider will check your health and talk to you about what to expect. This is a good chance to ask any questions that you may have. Please visit MedLine Plus for more information on the importance of prenatal care. https://medlineplus.gov/prenatalcare.html

03/02/2019

Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more. February is Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.
Heart disease can happen at any age. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (ages 35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking).
To learn more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/index.html

27/01/2019

It’s never too late to quit smoking! There are many benefits to quitting. Some of the benefits are:
• Reduced risk for cancer and other diseases
• Reduced risk for early death
• Improved sense of smell and taste
• May reduce shortness of breath, fatigue and coughing
• Save money
If you or a loved one are ready to quit and want additional resources, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quitting-resources.html

22/01/2019

Each year, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. Yet cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers today. In most cases cervical cancer can be prevented through early detection and treatment of abnormal cell changes that occur in the cervix years before cervical cancer develops.

We now know that these cell changes are caused by human papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV. The traditional test for early detection has been the Pap test. For women age 30 and over, an HPV test is also recommended. HPV tests can find any of the high-risk types of HPV that are commonly found in cervical cancer. (One HPV test has recently been approved for use as primary cervical cancer screening for women age 25 and older, followed by a Pap test for women with certain results.) Call your doctor to schedule your screening today!

22/01/2019

Folic acid is an important part of planning for a healthy pregnancy. CDC urges all women of reproductive age to get 400 mcg of folic acid each day, in addition to consuming food with folate from a varied diet, to help prevent some major birth defects of the baby’s brain (known as anencephaly) and spine (known as spina bifida). Anencephaly is a serious birth defect in which parts of a baby’s brain and skull do not form correctly. Babies born with anencephaly cannot survive. Spina bifida is a serious birth defect in which a baby’s spine does not develop correctly, and can result in some severe physical disabilities. All women, but especially those who might become pregnant, need 400 mcg of folic acid every day.
Click the link to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/features/folicacidbenefits/index.html

17/12/2018

The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Here are some holiday tips to support your efforts for health and safety this season. Click the link to check out these Holiday Health and Safety Tips: https://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/

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