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Is It the Blues, or Something More? |
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 Everyone gets the blues sometimes. But it's important to recognize the signs of depression and get effective help as early as possible. October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. It's the perfect time - right before the holidays, which can prove to be stressful - to make sure you or a loved one isn't slipping from ordinary occasional sadness into something more serious.
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What Causes Depression? |
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There are no clear reasons why some people become depressed while others endure overwhelming stress, pain and loss in their lives and seem unfazed. It appears that some people simply deal with certain stressors better than others. Recent studies demonstrate that depression is rarely due to a single event or condition.
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Early Detection is Key to Beating Breast Cancer | |
 October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's the perfect time to bring more attention to a disease that affects nearly 1 in 8 women. Take the time this month to do a self-breast exam or schedule a mammogram - or encourage a loved one to get an exam.
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How to Find a Network Provider | |
 Need to locate an in-network doctor or other health care provider? We can help! Your State Health Plan website includes a link that allows you to search for a provider by type of doctor and ZIP code.
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Stork Rewards Delivered to Expectant Moms | |
 Are you expecting?
Oh baby, you deserve a reward! Check out the NC HealthSmart Stork Rewards program to see how you can be the proud parent of hundreds of dollars in delivery room savings.
The State Health Plan strives for healthy members, especially brand new little ones like your baby. Let us help guide you through one of life's most exciting journeys.
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State Health Plan Launches NEW Website | |
 Easier navigation, sections dedicated to retirees and expectant parents, and quicker access to health and wellness program topics - those features and more are built into the new State Health Plan website, upgraded for your convenience.
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Membership Satisfaction Survey -- COMING SOON! | |
You are invited to participate in a State Health Plan membership satisfaction survey. This survey, focusing on member communication and customer service topics, will take just five minutes to complete.
The survey is open to you, and if applicable, your covered spouse. The survey will be located on the Plan's newly designed website at www.shpnc.org. Watch your mailbox for a postcard with details about the survey. Keep your postcard! You will find two unique access codes on the back of the postcard to use to participate in the survey. Your opinions are valued and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you in advance for participating in this survey as we strive to create an excellent member experience for you and your family.
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Important Reminder on Radiology Services and Pre-Certification | |
Has your doctor referred you for an MRI or a CT scan? Concerned about your coverage? There are some important things to remember whenever you are referred for radiology services, which include diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays, ultrasounds, computed tomographic (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Certain diagnostic imaging procedures, such as CT scans and MRIs, may require prior review and certification or the services will not be covered.
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