In many cases, a video visit for everyday health needs, advice, or follow-up care can be a quick, convenient alternative to making the trip for an in-person visit.
Health and Wellness
Help for Substance Use
Members have access to medically necessary care services for substance use disorders, including alcohol, through U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California (USBHPC). This includes in-person or virtual individual and group visits with participating behavioral health providers, inpatient/outpatient treatment, and prescription drugs when medically necessary.
Maintaining Pediatric Health
With guidance from state and local officials, many schools across Northern California are reopening and welcoming back students for in-person learning. This news comes as a beacon of hope for parents and children alike—that everyday daily life is resuming with a sense...
Caring for Heart Health
Take practical steps toward a healthier heart with preventive care, making lifestyle changes, and practicing self-care. Sutter Health Plus members have access to a variety of programs and services, many at no cost share, to help manage heart health.
Benefits of Mail Order Pharmacy
Through Express Scripts®, Sutter Health Plus members can have prescription medications delivered right to their home. This can help save time, money, and offers a contactless alternative to visiting the pharmacy.
Accessing Mental Health Support—Virtually
As we enter the new year, many people are reflecting on the challenging events of 2020—and those that continue to define our daily lives. Some people’s ability to prepare for and effectively respond to the ongoing ups and downs of the times may be waning.
New Year’s Resolutions for Improved Health
A new year marks an opportunity for a fresh start. Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising regularly, practicing self-care, or just breaking a few bad habits, New Year’s resolutions to improve health really can work.
Kicking the Nicotine Habit
Did you know that nicotine, the main chemical in tobacco, is just as addictive as heroin or cocaine? When tobacco is used to deliver nicotine—whether by inhalation, through cigarettes and vaping, or smokeless products, like chewing tobacco—it can result in cancer, emphysema, stroke, and heart disease. If you are ready to quit the nicotine habit, help is available.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health with Sanvello
Sutter Health Plus members now have access to Sanvello—an app offering clinical techniques to help dial down the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression—anytime, anywhere.
Protect Yourself and Others by Getting a Flu Shot
At Sutter Health Plus, our focus is on keeping members safe and healthy. This year, in addition to masking and social distancing, it is especially important to protect yourself and those around you from Influenza (flu) and flu-related illness by getting the annual flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months of age and older get an annual flu vaccine. Sutter Health Plus covers preventive care services, such as the yearly flu shot, at no cost share when provided by a participating provider.
