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Messages and updates for the members of Ingham Health Plan

Read on to learn where to go for urgent care, what to do if you don't know who your primary care provider is, and to learn about which vaccinations adults need to stay healthy throughout the year!

Your IHP membership includes access to Urgent Care & Fast Care Clinics:

Sparrow Fast Care is a new choice for basic medical care for conditions that are non-life threatening. This may include cold and flu symptoms, sore throats, ear infections, urinary tract infections, vomiting and diarrhea, insect bites, minor burns, minor rashes, and wound care.

Patients must be 18 months or older. X-rays, stitches, and treatment for broken bones are NOT available at FastCare.

Urgent Care Centers are a good option if you have an injury or illness that requires immediate care, but is not serious enough to go to the emergency room. Urgent Care Centers should not be used for routine visits. IHP encourages you to ask your doctor’s direction on where you should go for care. Most doctors’ offices have someone on-call who can give you advice 24 hours a day.

On our website there is a list of all of the urgent care clinics you can visit with your IHP membership. Call ahead for their most recent business hours.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM).

This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases [like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia] through on-time vaccination.

During NIAM, Ingham Health Plan encourages you talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure [you, your child, your family] are up to date on recommended vaccines.

We also encourage you to visit CDC’s Interactive Vaccine Guide, which provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and throughout your child’s life.

As your children head back to school this fall, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist. August is also a key time to make sure you are up to date on all the vaccines you need to stay healthy. Use CDC’s adult vaccine assessment tool to see which vaccines might be right for you.

During NIAM, Ingham Health Plan will be sharing information and resources on social media to highlight the importance of vaccines. Help us spread the word! Follow the conversation on our social media pages (links near the footer for all accounts), and use #ivax2protect to share why you choose to vaccinate.

What about locally? The Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) has a vaccination clinic. We encourage members to reach out to them directly if you have any questions about receiving the vaccines you need. They have an email listed on their website and they can be reached by phone at 517-887-4316.

Covid-19 Vaccine:
Every Wednesday from 10am to 4 pm at Ascension Pharmacy, 812 E Jolly Rd #208, Lansing, MI 48910, 2nd floor of CEI CMH, in suite 208. You must be 18 years old or older. The Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines are both available. The vaccines are FREE.

Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN):
LAAN is for those interested in everything from free and anonymous rapid HIV testing to helping navigate healthcare following a positive test. Services are free and they offer access to PEP (Post Exposure Prophylactic) and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylactic). These medications are not covered by IHP so we refer members to community partners for assistance. They also have free condoms available by request. Call them to find out if you are eligible for services.
(517) 394-3560
http://www.laanonline.org/

River Terrace Church:
Medical lending service for the greater Lansing area providing the temporary use of durable medical equipment.
https://www.riverterrace.org/medical-lending-closet/
(517) 351-9059

New Eyes:
Glasses for those in need. You must have a prescription from within the last two years and be in financial need. This is a voucher program open to low-income individuals in the U.S.
https://new-eyes.org/application

Parenting:
Reflections of Fatherhood Virtual Conference: Ingham County’s Strong Start | Healthy Start program is highlighting the importance of dads in improving health outcomes for our infants and families. Please join us for this conference. Our aim is to engage, educate, empower, and encourage with a variety of healthy topics and discussions for dads, families, and people who work with dads.

The Michigan Public Health Institutes website offers more information and signup for the event.

The conference takes place on August 12th, 2021 from 9 am-1 pm.

Back to School:
Communities in Schools of Michigan and Power 96.5 have partnered to do a back to school giveaway featuring 1,000 backpacks full of schools supplies. More information about the event is located on the Power 96.5 website.

When: August 12th, 2021, 2 pm- 4 pm
Where: Don Johnson Fieldhouse parking lot at 220 N. Pennsylvania Rd. Lansing, MI

Adult Education:
(Free College!) Michigan.gov: Michigan Reconnect program
If you’re 25 or older, and you’ve been thinking about going back to school to pursue your associate degree or a skills certificate, now might be the time.

To be eligible, you must:

- Be at least 25 years old when you apply

- Have lived in Michigan for a year or more

- Have a high school diploma or equivalent

- Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor's)

Visit their website to find out more about the problem and determine your eligibility.

End Violent Encounters (EVE) Shari Murgittroyd Scholarship Fund:
On an annual basis, EVE will award up to two (2) scholarships in an amount sufficient to fund two semesters of study to survivors of physical, emotional, or sexual violence who meet the scholarship’s criteria. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable survivors to develop skills and mechanisms to live a full life, free from domestic or sexual violence. The intent is to provide funding to facilitate the completion of a one- or two-year certificate or associate’s degree at Lansing Community College (LCC) or a recognized college, university or vocational training center.

If you're interested more information and an application is located on their website.

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