Health Education

It is important to keep your asthma under control. Members may download an asthma action plan to fill out with their doctor. The asthma action plan helps you know what to do if your condition changes.

• Asthma Action Plan (English and Spanish)
• American Lung Association (English and Spanish)

Obesity in children can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can help you and your family make healthy changes:

• BMI Percentile Calendar for Children and Teens (English and Spanish)
• Rethink Your Drink (English and Spanish)
• Tips to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight (English and Spanish)

Staying up to date on your child’s shots is important. Talk to their doctor about these recommended vaccinations:

• 2020 Recommended Vaccinations for Children (7-18 Years Old) (English and Spanish)
• 2021 Recommended Vaccinations for Children (Birth-6 Years Old) (English and Spanish)

Learn about the signs and symptoms of Chlamydia, how to prevent it, and how to treat it:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Chlamydia Resources (English and Spanish)

Do you have a chronic health issue? A chronic health issue is one that lasts for a long time. This includes arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, depression, obesity, pain and more. Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) invites you to join the free Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). The program can teach you how to control and manage your symptoms.

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Flyer (English and Spanish)

• American Diabetes Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Gold Coast Health Plan Diabetes Care Schedule Flyer (English and Spanish)

Here are some resources to help you make your home lead-safe for your child:

• Find the Lead Sources (English and Spanish)
• Making Your Home Lead-Safe for Your Child (English and Spanish)

Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) offers resources for pregnant members and new parents. If you would like to receive Pregnancy Resources, a First 5 Parent Kit, or Postpartum Resources call the Health Education Department at 1-805-437-5718. If you use TTY, call 1-888-310-7347.

• Free pregnancy and new parents e-newsletter (English and Spanish)
• My Birth Matters (English and Spanish)

Start healthy oral health routines at home by brushing teeth twice a day for two minutes, flossing every day, and eating and drinking healthy. Seeing a dentist starts with the first tooth or first birthday!

• Medi-Cal Dental: Services and Find a Dentist (English and Spanish)
• Mouth Healthy: Oral Health and Pregnancy (English and Spanish)
• Mouth Healthy: A Healthy Smile Can Last a Lifetime (English and Spanish)
• Ventura County Public Health Oral Health Resources (English and Spanish)

• Free Help to Quit Smoking or Vaping (English and Spanish)

Learn more about what your child's doctor evaluates during a well-care visit:

• Well-Care Visits: What to Expect 0 to 30 Months (English and Spanish)
• Well-Care Visits: What to Expect 3 to 21 Years (English and Spanish)