Central California Alliance for Health | Living Healthy | June 2014 - page 1

S
ometimes it’s OK to
multitask. But that’s never
the case when you’re
watching a child near a pool.
Children can drown quickly—in
only seconds. So always keep a very
close eye on kids when they’re in or
near water. Don’t be distracted by
phone calls or text messages. Don’t
read or chat with other people.
When you’re with other adults,
take turns being a water watcher.
at’s the adult whose job it is to
stay alert and carefully watch kids
at the pool.
Keep a phone nearby to use to
call for help if there’s an emergency.
Swim lessons for safety.
Is your child a baby, toddler or
beginning swimmer? If so, always
keep your child within your arm’s
length at the pool. You need to be
able to get to the child right away if
he or she is suddenly in danger.
Change in Dental
Services—May 1
Denti-Cal
, the program that
covers dental services for
people on Medi-Cal, started
covering more services
for adults May 1. Services
include exams, cleanings
and llings. Call
Denti-Cal
at 1-800-322-6384
for more
information. Dental services
are not covered by the Alliance.
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healthy
living
June 2014
Volume 20, Issue 2
SUMMER FUN
Stay safe
around
the pool
A newsletter for the members of Central California Alliance for Health
Also, see that your child learns
how to swim. Even if your child
knows how to swim, you still need
to watch your youngster at the
pool.
Teach your child water safety
rules—such as never swimming
alone. Teach this to older kids too.
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; Safe Kids Worldwide
IN THIS ISSUE
If your child has ear pain
2
Cervical cancer screening 3
Say no to identity theft
4
Member Rewards
5
Depression facts and myths 6
1 2,3,4,5,6
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