In this issue...
Vaccine Clinic Holiday Hours
Samme Store Sale Items
 Let's Get Social!  
Book Your Own Appointment!
 




Office Locations:
 
Yorba Linda
(Corner of Yorba Linda Blvd. and Imperial Hwy.)


Irvine 
(Corner of MacArthur and Jamboree)
 
 
Laguna Beach
(Corner of Thalia and Glenneyre)
 
           Caduceus
         Corner
         November 2013
  
Caduceus for Women Introduces Women's Healthcare Clinic in North Orange County

 

For those women that prefer gynecological services adminstered by a female provider, our new clinic offers well woman exams with a compassionate and sensitive approach to care.  For many patients, intimate female health issues are best discusssed with another woman. Our new clinic will be staffed by a team of three nurse practitioners. 

Under the Affordable Care Act for those plans purchased after August 1, 2012, all preventive services and screenings, including well woman exams, for all new plans purchased after August 1, 2012, will be a fully covered service with no cost-sharing.  This means there is no no co-pay or co-insurance, and the cost cannot be applied to your deductible. 

Other preventive services for women completely covered by with new plans include the following:
  • Mammograms
  • FDA approved contraception methods, contraceptive education and counseling
  • Breasfeeding support, supplies, and counseling
  • HPV testing for women 30 or older
  • Gestational diabetes screening
  • Sexually transmitted infections counseling 
  • HIV screening and counseling 


Holiday Hours for Allergy Injections
  
The holidays are just around the corner...we wanted to provide ample notification for our allergy injection clinic during the busy holiday season.

Allergy Injection Holiday Hours:
12-24- 9am- 11:30am
12-31 9am-1130am

Please enter the Life Center at our main entrance.(Caduceus for women and Caduceus 4 Kids)

Samme's Store Specials this Month!

  

What the heck is a "NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator" you ask??

  • It's smart.
  • It's Swedish.
  • It's maybe a little strange.
  • It's doctor invented & recommended.
  • It's 100% hygienic due to the included filters (4).
  • It's fabulously reviewed (Rachel Ray, Parenting, & more).
  • It's a nasal aspirator that ACTUALLY WORKS!
  • It's NoseFrida.  The Snotsucker.
Stop by the store and ask our staff why our Caduceus 4 Kids Pediatricians recommend this product!

Regularly priced $19.

NOW $17!

 

For purchases of any medical supplies or other merchandise over $30, enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY dark chocolate bar.  Loaded with anti-oxidants this is a treat you can indulge in without  the guilt!

Affordable Care Act Update for Pediatric Vision Care

The ACA makes vision care available to more children and the law requires insurance companies offer these benefits for children in all new health plans that began after March 23, 2010.  
 
Vision Benefits-
Birth to Age 3- Your children can be tested to see if their likely to develop any eye or vision problems.  
 
Age 3 up to Age 21- Your kids can get a free exam every year under the ACA.
 
If your child has a vision problerm, your insurance may help with treatment, though the beneftis vary depending on your health plan. Although no details have been revealed on vision coverage for 2014, it is widely assumed under most plans a comprehensive exam and eyeglasses will be covered in part or whole.
 
This coverage can be offfered either as part of a comprehensive medical plan or by itself through a "stand alone" vision plan.  However, "stand alone" vision plans may not be offered through the marketplaces.  In California however, VSP has been designated as a stand alone vision plan that WILL be available in the exchange.
 
If you have a health flexible spending account, remember those funds can be used for such items as glasses or contacts. Most of the accrues money must be used before the end of the year. As of November 1st, you are now allowed to roll over up to $500 without losing the funds with the previous "use or lose" policy.  
 
For those of you without vision coverage, our ENT & Optometry office, Eyes n Ears Etc. offer discounted cash pricing. Review our comprehensive cash price list.
 

Flu season starts in the Fall and is at its peak in January and February so it's not too late to get your vaccine! We offer a walk-in vaccine clinic every Friday at our Life Center or you can reserve your appointment online at any of our office locations. Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest health news updates and remember... it's good for your health!  

 

Gregg DeNicola MD

Medical Director