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for Members

Health Education for Members

Promoting Healthier Care thru Education

Health education materials provide you with information on how to stay healthy and/or manage a disease. You can ask your doctor for educational materials or call Health Education Services at (707)863-4256.

Below is a list of the topics available to you:


  • Alcohol and Drug Prevention

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  • Antibiotics

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  • Asthma
  • Asthma Triggers

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  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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  • Dental

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  • Diabetes

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  • Exercise and Physical Activity

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  • Family Planning
    • Call our Growing Together Perinatal Program for more information (GTPP) – 1 (800)809-1350

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  • Heart Disease & Stroke
    • Know the Facts about Heart Disease

        • Symptoms of a Heart Attack

        The National Heart Attack Alert Program notes these major signs of a heart attack:

        Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

        Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

        Shortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort.

        Other symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness. If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, you should call 911 immediately.

    • Know the Facts about a Stroke

        • A stroke occurs when there is not enough blood supply to your brain. Strokes are caused by one of the following:

        1. A blood clot blocks an artery from providing blood to your brain

        2. A blood vessel (tube) breaks, interrupting flow of blood to your brain

        When your brain does not get enough blood, no oxygen is getting to your brain, brain cells begin to die. Abilities once controlled by the affected area in the brain will be lost. Frequently, this affects your speech, movement, and memory.

        The National Stroke Association developed the FAST test to help determine if a person is suffering from a stroke:

        F = Face

        Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop

        A = Arms

        Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

        S = Speech

        Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?

        T = Time

        If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 or get to the nearest stroke center or hospital.

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  • HIV Prevention

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  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

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  • Immunizations

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  • Injury Prevention -

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  • Lead Poisoning and Prevention

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  • Men's Health

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  • Nutrition

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  • Obesity/Weight Management

    • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
      • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), is a common sense approach to managing weight. TOPS also promote maintaining good health. Enrolled members attend weekly meetings. They share tips on losing weight. They also exchange recipes. They encourage and support each other. The staff is all volunteers. The TOPS weight loss program is non-profit and non-commercial.

        Partnership will pay your membership for one year, if you qualify. Some TOPS locations charge a chapter fee (on average $5.00 per month). PHC does not pay chapter fees.

        To qualify, you must be 65-years-old or younger. You must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher. Some members may qualify on a case-by-case basis with a BMI of 25 or above. To join TOPS or get more facts, call Partnership HealthPlan of California Member Services at 1-800-863-4155.

    • Weight Management and Calories
    • SuperTracker - The SuperTracker can help you plan, analyze, and track your diet and physical activity.
    • Body Mass Index Calculator

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  • Parenting

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  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
    • Growing Together Perinatal Program (GTPP)
      Partnership HealthPlan of California helps both Mom and baby to get a healthy start with:
      • Breastfeeding information and referrals for PHC members
      • $50 in free gift cards for early prenatal care and post-partum visits
      • Breastfeeding education and technical support for PHC providers
      • Free breast pumps for breastfeeding PHC members returning to work or school
      • English and Spanish spoken

      Amina Richards, MS, CHES
      Perinatal Program Coordinator (Solano, Napa, & Yolo counties)
      (707) 863-4276 (800) 809-1350
      akrichards@partnershiphp.org

      Jessica S. Hackwell, CPHQ
      (707) 863-4442 (800) 809-1350
      Perinatal Program Coordinator (Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino, & Lake counties)
      jhackwell@partnershiphp.org

      Monday-Friday
      8:00 am-5:00 pm

      These services are provided at no cost to PHC members and providers.

      Call the Growing Together Perinatal
      Program at 800-809-1350.

    • Text4Baby
    • Solano County Breastfeeding Coalition

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  • Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD's) Prevention

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  • Staying Healthy Tip Sheets

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  • Tobacco Cessation & Prevention – Solano - Sonoma - Napa - Marin - Yolo - Mendocino

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  • Women's Health

    • Other Resources

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    For more information on Health Education & Cultural and Linguistic Services contact the Senior Health Educator at (707)863-4256 or your Provider Relations Representative.