NOAH Pharmacy Coming Soon!

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NOAH is thrilled to announced that Pharmacy Services will be available at our Cholla Health Center location in late 2023! This initiative is set to enhance the healthcare experience for not only our patients, but also our wider community. At NOAH, we are committed to making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and convenient for everyone.

Comprehensive Medication Access

One of the most significant advantages of the open-door pharmacy is its inclusivity. We welcome patients from all walks of life, and most major insurance plans will be accepted, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to quality healthcare. For those who qualify, we are proud to continue offering our sliding fee scale program, which provides deep discounts on medications, making essential treatments affordable for everyone.

Convenience at Its Best

Convenience is key, and we’re creating an environment where patients can pick up their prescriptions immediately after a visit with their healthcare provider. This streamlined process reduces wait times, allowing you to focus on your health, not on your medication.

Medication Counseling

We understand that taking medications can sometimes be a complex process. Our dedicated team will provide thorough medication counseling to ensure that patients understand how to use their medications, what to expect, and how to manage any potential side effects. Our team also conducts comprehensive medication reviews before every dispensing, guaranteeing there are no drug interactions, duplications, or other issues that could jeopardize your well-being.

Medication Synchronization

Say goodbye to frequent trips to the pharmacy. With our medication synchronization service, you can pick up all your prescriptions in a single visit, saving you time and effort. This hassle-free system ensures that you never run out of essential medications.

Digital Convenience with MyChart

Through our MyChart platform, you can easily request refills online. This service puts control in your hands, offering you the freedom to manage your health on your own terms.

Prescription Delivery

Our commitment to convenience extends beyond our doors. NOAH will eventually offer prescription delivery to our other NOAH Health Centers, allowing you to enjoy one-stop shopping with ease. This is especially beneficial for those who have mobility issues or limited time to visit the pharmacy in person.

Specialized Care

NOAH Pharmacy Services will go above and beyond, offering medication-assisted treatment options for those struggling with substance use disorder. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to manage these conditions effectively.

Seamless Transfers

Switching your prescriptions to NOAH’s Cholla Pharmacy is hassle-free and cost-effective. We offer prescription transfers at no charge, handling the process for you. We will contact your current pharmacy and arrange the transfer to our location, ensuring continuity in your care.

NOAH’s Pharmacy is more than just a place to pick up your medications. It’s a hub of convenience, affordability, and expertise in medication management and healthcare to ultimately improving your overall well-being. Join us at NOAH and experience the future of healthcare – accessible, affordable, and always there when you need it. Your health is our priority, and at NOAH, we open doors to a healthier, happier you. Stay tuned for more updates about this exciting new chapter!

Stay Healthy and Happy This Holiday Season

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The holidays are supposed to be fun and joyful, right? Right! However, with the holiday season comes stress and, in some cases, even depression. Being realistic, planning ahead, and seeking support can help.

Be Realistic

Shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, and even attending holiday parties and events can leave you feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season. Remember, you don’t have to do it all. Pick a few things that are most important to you and your family. If you always decorate inside and outside, just choose one and alternate year after year. Families change and grow and so do traditions. Select a few to keep and incorporate new traditions, especially ones that aren’t a ton of work.

Sticking to a budget is also important during the holidays. Prior to shopping for gifts and groceries, decide what your budget is and don’t go over it. Money does not buy happiness.

Set realistic expectations for relationships too. Just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean everyone suddenly gets along. Setting aside your differences is important. Accept your friends and family as they are even though you may not agree with some of their thoughts and behaviors.

Plan Ahead

Planning ahead can also be helpful in alleviating holiday stress. Set aside certain days to shop, wrap, bake, decorate, and connect with family and friends. Breaking up everything you have to do into manageable blocks of time will help reduce the anxiety that comes with last-minute scrambling. 

Learn to say “no”. You’ll be appreciated a lot less if you are feeling resentful and overwhelmed because you put too much on your plate. If you feel you must help, add time for those projects into your agenda when planning ahead. Be sure to manage expectations by understanding what’s being asked of you and don’t take on additional tasks that weren’t on your original agenda.

Take Time for You

Self-care is important, especially during the holidays. Find something to help clear your mind such as breathing exercises, going for a walk, listening to music, or going for a drive. Spending 15-minutes alone with no distractions can help restore your “inner calm”.

Sometimes just having someone to talk to can ease the burden of a stressful situation. Call a trusted friend or family member and talk about anything! Get your mind off of what’s stressing you out or hit the topic head-on, you’ll know what works for you by how you feel after the conversation. Additionally, there are social media channels, support groups, and even online events that can provide a support system to help ease the tension.

While many people experience stress during the holiday season because there’s just too much to do, sometimes people feel anxious and depressed because they don’t have a packed agenda for the holidays. If you or someone you know feels isolated or lonely, reach out to your community. Get involved in social events through work, school, or even the church you attend. Dedicating some time to volunteering is another great way to fill your schedule and lift your spirit.

It’s important to know when symptoms are becoming unmanageable and you need to seek help. If you’re feeling sad, anxious, irritable, hopeless, or unable to sleep or do your daily tasks, it might be time to reach out to a professional. Mental health providers have tools to help you feel better by talking through and processing your feelings. There is nothing wrong with asking for help! Make sure that you are prioritizing your mental health because we all need time to recharge.

Learn more about NOAH’s counselors and how you can request an appointment here.

ACA Open Enrollment is Here!

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Having health insurance is one of the best ways to take care of yourself and your family. Whether it’s through an employer, the Health Insurance Marketplace, or a public program like AHCCCS, there are options available to fit your lifestyle. Knowing the best plan for you and your family is important and NOAH is here to help during Open Enrollment.

With open enrollment you can enroll in a health insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace anytime from Nov. 1 to Jan. 16. NOAH Community Resource Specialists can provide you with information about several different options and can help you complete paperwork to see what you qualify for.

The Health Insurance Marketplace

Often referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace or Obamacare, the Health Insurance Marketplace helps more Americans have access to health insurance. If you aren’t covered under an employee plan or don’t qualify for Medicaid/AHCCCS, you can get insurance through the Marketplace. In Arizona, there are several different providers to pick from, and different plans to fit your healthcare needs and finances. NOAH’s Certified Application Counselors are available to help you understand your options and help with your enrollment in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan.

For health insurance coverage through the Marketplace, the enrollment deadline is January 16, 2024.

Other Health Insurance Options

  • Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) – AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. There are free and low-cost plans available for individuals and families. To qualify, you need to meet income requirements and be an Arizona resident. AHCCCS is open for enrollment year-round but does need to be renewed annually.
  • KidsCare – If parents are covered under an employer insurance, but kids are not, the KidsCare program can help! KidsCare, often referred to as CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) is offered through AHCCCS and is available for Arizona children under age 19 who meet the income requirement. Like AHCCCS, this health insurance is also open for enrollment year-round. If your family already qualifies for AHCCCS, you don’t need to worry about the separate KidsCare coverage for your children.

If you’ve recently received a letter reminding of your recertification date for AHCCCS or KidsCare, or have had changes to work, income or other health coverage, NOAH Community Resources Specialists can help with your AHCCCS eligibility and enrollment.

Enrolling in an ACA Plan During Open Enrollment

Health insurance can be complicated. Whether you are enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace for the first time, are renewing your AHCCCS plan, or have changes to your policy, it is nice to have support along the way. NOAH has trained, certified team members here to help you with 2024 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment. To schedule an appointment call 480-882-4545, or fill out the form here and select “Community Resources – Eligibility” under Type of Appointment. 

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National Family Caregivers Month – Take Time for You

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November is a time to support and honor our nation’s caregivers as part of National Family Caregivers Month. These special individuals devote their lives to providing empathetic care for their family members or friends who are elderly, ill, or disabled. The demands of caregiving can be challenging, overwhelming, and tiresome. It can also be rewarding and fulfilling. Caregivers often give so much of themselves to those they care for, that they are often too tired to care for themselves.

Common family caregiver experiences may include:

  • Tiredness – Most individuals caring for a loved one also work outside of the home in addition to their caregiving responsibilities.
  • Depression – The demands of jugging multiple responsibilities or seeing your loved one age or change due to illness or disability can be upsetting. There is no shame in feeling upset or overwhelmed.
  • Diminished relationships – Caregiving is not a 9-5 job. A loved one may need care around the clock. The emotional, physical, and time demands of care giving may interfere with other relationships.
  • Lack of self care – Caregivers often neglect their own self-care in order to provide for their loved one. This can include not attending medical appointments and not participating in leisure activities.

Caregivers care for their loved ones due to a sense of responsibility, a cultural norm, self-fulfillment, and love. We honor those who provide and recognize the increased difficulty of caregiving, especially since the Covid pandemic.

If you are a family caregiver, here are some useful tips:

  • Seek support from other caregivers: If you have others that are willing to help try to be open to splitting responsibilities. You do not have to do this alone. Also be sure to check out Family Caregiver Support Groups.
  • Increase your own self-care: Make your own mental and physical health a priority and reach out to your physician or mental health counselor if needed.
  • Take a break when you can: Whether it’s a quick nap, sleeping in, or doing something that is relaxing, be sure to take time for yourself.
  • Give yourself credit: You are doing one of the toughest jobs out there. Don’t forget to acknowledge something that went well for you each day and look to that when you need a pick-me-up.

Join us in acknowledging families who are often caregiving for loved ones all day, every day. That means around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care. Family caregivers do tremendous work for their family member, neighbor or friend and they deserve support and appreciation. Our team of mental health providers can offer some helpful tools to help. Call 480-882-4545 to schedule an appointment with a NOAH provider.

Sources

  1. National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Caregiving in the US 2020. Found on the internet at https://www.caregiving.org/research/caregiving-in-the-us/caregiving-in-the-us-2020/
  2. AARP. Valuing the Invaluable 2019 Update: Charting a Path Forward. AARP Public Policy Institute. Nov. 14, 2019. Found on the internet at https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2015/valuing-the-invaluable-2015-update.html

Changing the Face of Men’s Health This Movember

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Every November, a global phenomenon known as “Movember” takes place, transforming the faces of men around the world. While it might look like a fun excuse for men to grow facial hair, it carries a much more significant message. Movember is a movement that aims to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. 

Origins of Movember

The concept of Movember began in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003 when a group of friends decided to grow mustaches for a good cause. The idea was simple: men would start clean-shaven on the first day of November and grow a mustache for the entire month, using their facial hair as a conversation starter to raise awareness about men’s health issues.

Over the years, the Movember movement expanded worldwide. What initially started as a small initiative, soon gained international recognition, attracting millions of participants, or “Mo Bros,” and “Mo Sistas” who support the cause.

Raising Awareness for Men’s Health

Movember serves as a tool to spark conversations about men’s health issues. It encourages open dialogue about subjects that are often overlooked or stigmatized. By growing a mustache, men become walking billboards for these important conversations. 

Prostate cancer and testicular cancer are two of the most common types of cancer in men. Movember aims to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and regular check-ups. In addition to raising awareness about physical health issues, Movember is a time to promote mental health. Men often face unique challenges when it comes to mental well-being, including societal pressures to “be tough” and a lack of open conversations about their emotional struggles. Movember serves as a reminder for men to reach out and seek help when needed, reminding them that it’s okay not to be okay.

Participation and Support

Participating in Movember is easy and fun. Men can start the month clean-shaven and document their mustache-growing journey on social media. 

Movember is not just about growing facial hair; it’s a symbol of solidarity and a call to action for men’s health. So, this November, grow that mustache and join the global movement to change the face of men’s health. For additional men’s health and wellness tips, schedule an appointment with your NOAH provider.