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L.A. Care marked its 25th anniversary with two major announcements during a celebration on July 22, 2022 at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. First, the health plan announced that its Elevating the...
L.A. Care is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of serving Los Angeles County. The health plan was founded in April of 1997 as part of California’s two-plan model of Medi-Cal managed care in Los Angeles County.  Since then...
Your perinatal patients might be eligible for no-cost doula services.  A doula provides physical and emotional support before, during, and after birth. Women who enroll in doula services are more likely to have a good...
Members who experience Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are at a greater risk for 9 out of 10 of the leading causes of death in the United States, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and suicide.  Often...
L.A. Care is pleased to announce that Afzal Shah has been named Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the company. Shah brings more than 27 years of strategic health care experience with Medicaid and Medicare products. His work...
A COVID-19 vaccine for children under age five (5) is on the horizon. However, most pharmacies and community vaccination events will not vaccinate children under age three. The provider office is the only place available for...
May is L.A. Care Behavioral Health Awareness Month, which coincides with the National Mental Health Month.  Mental illness is an important health issue, and nearly one in five U.S. adults experience it annually. ...
Since 2016, California has expanded access to a potentially life-saving medication for opioid overdose by allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone.  Naloxone is an opioid antagonist indicated for the emergency treatment...
Congratulations to Our Top Physicians, Clinics and Medical Groups!  L.A. Care’s top physicians, clinics and medical groups were virtually celebrated from March 7 to 18, 2022 as part of L.A. Care’s 4th Annual Provider...
Providers can play an important part in preventing dental caries in children age five and under. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends primary care clinicians:  Apply fluoride varnish to the teeth...