As a CalViva Health Medi-Cal member, you can become healthier by taking advantage of free resources available to you and your family. Learn more about our free health education programs and services by calling +1 (800) 804 - 6074 TTY 711 .

Wellness Programs
Pregnancy Matters!SM Pregnancy Education and Support Program
CalViva Health is here to help our members have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. In addition to prenatal (before birth) and postpartum (after birth) health care services, members have access to the resources listed below.
- Free healthy pregnancy education packet
Get up to three packets with information about nutrition, exercise and health exams during pregnancy, and tips to care for your newborn. - Breastfeeding and Nutrition Support Line
Get answers from a nurse to your questions about nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. - Nurse Advice Line
Speak to a nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when you have a health question or concern. - Nurse Case Management
A CalViva Health nurse will work with members who have high-risk pregnancies to ensure the best possible outcome.
To order educational materials and access these services, call the Member Services Department:
+1 (888) 893 - 1569 TTY 711
Postpartum Care Incentive Program
Your baby is finally here! Congratulations! Now get a $25 Visa gift card for going to your postpartum (after birth) visit!
CalViva Health cares about you and your health. Taking care of your health allows you to take care of your new baby. If you go to your postpartum visit 3 to 6 weeks after your baby is born, we will send you a $25 Visa gift card.
To get your $25 Visa gift card:
- Mother should be an active CalViva Health member.
- Visit should take place 3 to 6 weeks after your baby is delivered.
- Complete the “Postpartum Visit Incentive Form” and send it back to CalViva as soon as you can.
To make an appointment for your postpartum visit, call Member Services at +1 (888) 893 - 1569 TTY 711 .
Fit Families for Life – Be In Charge!SM Weight Control Program
CalViva Health’s Health Education Department offers the following weight control programs to CalViva Health members at no cost. They are designed to help you and your family be at a healthy weight. Call the Health Education Information Line at +1 (800) 804 - 6074 (TTY 711) for more information on any of the following programs:
Fit Families for Life – Home Edition
This is a five-week family program for your home. It will teach you how to make better food choices and how to exercise more. The program workbook is in English and Spanish and covers many topics. They include:
- How to read a nutrition facts label
- Tips for adding fruits and veggies to your meals
- Tips for eating out
- Exercise and much more
You will also receive a healthy recipe cookbook and an exercise DVD. With the DVD, your family can do standing, chair and floor exercises for 10 minutes at a time.
Fit Families for Life – Weight Control Library
CalViva Health has many educational materials to help your family be healthy. Examples include:
- Tips for Weight Control
- Basics of Exercise
- Healthy Eating for Healthy Living
- and much more
All these materials can be mailed to your home.
Fit Families for Life – Coaching Program
Members between ages 6 and 20 can speak with a nurse in a 5 week telephone coaching program.
- Speak to a nurse at a time that is good for you
- Nurse can speak with the member or the parent
- Nurse can help you develop and achieve your nutrition and physical activity goals
Ask your doctor about this program or contact us for more information.
Fit Families for Life – Breastfeeding and Nutrition Support Line
A nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions about breastfeeding or nutrition.
- A nurse can speak with you in your preferred language
- A nurse can offer you advice and educational materials
Asthma – Be In Charge!SM Disease Management Program
CalViva Health offers the Asthma Be In Charge!SM program to help you manage your asthma.
- You may get educational materials and important phone messages to help you stay healthy.
- You may speak with a nurse to ask questions on medicines, nutrition and screening test to control your asthma.
If you have asthma, CalViva Health will invite you to join the program. Call +1 (800) 804 - 6074 (TTY 711) to enroll if you have not heard from us.
Diabetic Screenings Incentive Program
Get a $50 Visa gift card for getting your yearly diabetes tests! Controlling your diabetes can help you feel better and live longer.
CalViva Health will give you a $50 Visa gift card just for sending us proof that you have had your diabetic screenings. If you are an active CalViva Health member:
- Get your eye exam, A1C blood test, kidney test, and blood pressure screen done, at least once a year.
- Have your doctor or office staff sign and date each test on the log.
- Send the completed log to CalViva Health using the postage paid envelope to get your free gift card!
If you have any questions about this program, please call Member Services at +1 (888) 893 - 1569 TTY 711
To sign up for any of our Diabetes Class, call our Health Education Information Line at +1 (800) 804 - 6074 TTY 711 .
Diabetes – Be In Charge!SM Disease Management Program
CalViva Health offers Diabetes-Be In Charge!SM program to help you manage your diabetes.
- You may get educational materials and important phone messages to help you stay healthy.
- You may speak with a nurse to ask questions on medicines, nutrition and screening test to control your diabetes.
If you have diabetes, CalViva Health will invite you to join the program. Call +1 (800) 804 - 6074 TTY 711 (TTY 711) to enroll if you have not heard from us.
MyStrength – The Health Club for Your Mind
We all struggle with our moods at times. Anxious or depressive thoughts can weigh us down. Some of us may struggle with drugs or alcohol. Seeking help and focusing on your mental health is important.
MyStrength is safe and secure—just for you. It offers personalized resources to improve your mood. Learning to use myStrength’s tools can help overcome the challenges of drug and alcohol abuse.
Sign up today:
- Enter "http://www.MyStrength.com/calviva" in your web browser
- Click "Sign up."
- Complete the myStrength sign-up process with a brief Wellness Assessment and personal profile.
- Go Mobile! After setting up an online account, download the myStrength app for iOS and Andriod devices and register using the same email and password.
California Smokers Helpline Stop Smoking Program
The California Smokers’ Helpline is a no cost stop smoking program for CalViva Health members of all ages.
California Smokers’ Helpline offers:
- One-on-one, personalized, telephone based coaching with a quit coach in six languages
- Education materials on how to stop smoking
- Online quitting plan
- Texting program
- Home delivery of nicotine patches
- Medication may be available for eligible members.
To enroll, please call the California Smokers’ Helpline directly at 1-800-NO-BUTTS or +1 (800) 662 - 8887. Also, enroll online at www.nobutts.org. Counselors are available weekdays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or sign up 24/7 online.
Health Resources & Education
Nurse Advice Line
Do you feel sick and need advice? You can call your doctor and ask for help. Or you can call CalViva Health’s Nurse Advice Line at +1 (888) 893 - 1569 TTY 711 for fast and free advice. A nurse is available to speak to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The nurse can speak to you in your preferred language and guide you to take care of your health care needs.
Helpful Websites
CDC Website: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lots of information on health and safety topics to keep you and your family healthy. Information is available in English and Spanish.
Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) website: AWARE informs parents on the importance of using antibiotics appropriately. Information is available in English and Spanish.
USDA Website: This website provides information on nutrition. It also teaches you how to eat healthy.
Teen Health website: This site provides useful health information for teens.
Health Education Classes
CalViva Health provides free health education classes to schools, hospitals, providers and community based organizations in several counties throughout California. We offer a variety of class topics based on community requests such as fitness, stress management, nutrition, diabetes and much more. The classes are available in English and Spanish.
Health Education Materials
CalViva Health offers free health education materials and resources to help you stay healthy. Health education materials are available in different languages and alternative formats (large font, audio files or Braille) upon request.
Call our toll free Health Education Information Line at +1 (800) 804 - 6074 TTY 711 ) for more information.
Feel free to download copies of the materials below as needed. You will need Adobe Reader to view the following files.
Antibiotics
- Antibiotics for a Sore Throat English
- Antibiotics For a Sore Throat Spanish
- Antibiotics When You Need Them When You Dont English
- Antibiotics When You Need Them When You Dont Spanish
- Antibiotics Will they Help or Hurt English
- Antibiotics Will they Help or Hurt Spanish
Asthma
- Asthma Action Plan - English
- Asthma Action Plan - Spanish
- CVH Take Control of Your Asthma Eng BRO005214EO00 10.17.16
- CVH Take Control of Your Asthma Spa BRO005229SO00 10.17.16
- CVH Take Control of Your Asthma Hmo BRO005801HO00 10.17.16
Breastfeeding
- CVH Breastfeeding Basics Eng FLY003871EP00 10.17.16
- CVH Breastfeeding Basics Spa FLY005797SP00 10.17.16
Diabetes
- CVH Diabetes Eng FLY010673EP00 2.24.17
- CVH Diabetes Spa FLY005564SP00 10.17.16
- CVH Diabetes Hmo FLY005780HP00 10.17.16
Exercise
- CVH Basics of Exercise Eng FLY006074EP00 10.17.16
- CVH Basics of Exercise Spa FLY006073SP00 10.17.16
- CVH Basics of Exercise Hmo FLY006072HP00 10.17.16
- CVH Exercise Band Workout Eng FLY007015EP00 10.17.16
- CVH Exercise Band Workout Spa FLY007021SP00 10.17.16
Family Planning
- CVH Birth Control Options Eng FLY003872EP00 10.17.16
- Family Planning - Birth Control Options Eng Span CA93949 05.14.14
- Family Planning -Birth Control Options Eng Hmong CA93949-1 09.20.12
Health Education Programs
- California Smokers Helpline CVH Flyer English
- California Smokers Helpline CVH Flyer Spanish
- Fit Families for Life Be In Charge!SM Weight Control program-English/Spanish (CA96646)
- Health Education Services Flyer Eng_Spn
- Initial Health Assessment_NAL EN-HMG
- Initial Health Assessment_NAL EN-SPN
- Pregnancy Matters Flyer-English/Spanish (CA96323)
Healthy Heart
- CVH HHHL Brochure Eng BRO001334EO00_proof
- CVH HHHL Brochure Span BRO001331SO00_proof
- CVH HHHL Journal Eng RM-6062_BKT005250EO00 12.14.15
- CVH HHHL Journal Spa BKT001335SO00 10.17.16
- CVH HHHL Prevention Toolkit Eng BKT005252EO00 10.17.16
- CVH HHHL Prevention Toolkit Spa_BKT010399SO00 1.31.17
Hypertension
- CVH Cholesterol Counts Eng BRO003109EO00 10.17.16
- CVH Cholesterol Counts Spa BRO003139SO00 10.17.16
- CVH High Blood Pressure Brochure Eng BRO005301EO00 10.17.16
- CVH High Blood Pressure Brochure Hmo BRO005302HO00 10.17.16
- CVH High Blood Pressure Brochure Spa BRO005283SO00 10.17.16
- CVH Know Your Numbers Eng BRO003652EO00 08.03.16
- CVH Know Your Numbers Spa BRO004425SO00 08.03.16
Injury Prevention/Domestic Violence
- CVH Lead Poisoning Eng Hmong_FLY008564ZP00_062716
- Domestic Violence Hotline Eng_Hmo FLY002978ZP00 10.17.16
- Domestic Violence Hotline Eng_Spa FLY007020XP00 10.17.16
Medications
- CVH Medicine Safety Eng_Spa FLY006743XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Medicine Safety Tips Flyer Eng_Hmong FLY007155HP00 1.30.17
Nutrition
- CVH Eat Right Play Hard Live Well Eng BRO005561EP00 10.17.16
- CVH Eat Right Play Hard Live Well Spa BRO005563SP00 10.17.16
- CVH Everyday Healthy Meals Eng BKT003474EO00 10.17.16
- CVH FFFL Cookbook FlavorsOfMyKitchen SPANISH Sabor de mi Cosina.FINAL.BKT008483SO00_CVH
- CVH Healthy Breakfast Eng_Spa FLY006964XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Healthy Breakfast Eng_Hmo FLY006750HP00 10.17.16
- CVH Healthy Eating for Healthy Living Eng BRO005706EO00 10.17.16
- CVH Healthy Eating for Healthy Living Spa BRO005707SO00 10.17.16
Parenting
- CVH Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress Eng Spa FLY002821SP00 10.14.16
- CVH Ways to Reduce Stress Eng_Spa FLY006070XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Ways to Reduce Stress Eng Hmong FLY006940HP00 061516
Pregnancy
- CVH Congrats Mom Eng_Spa FLY005165XO00 10.17.16
- CVH New Moms See Your Doctor Eng_Hmo FLY005632ZP00 10.17.16
- CVH New Moms See Your Doctor Eng_Spa FLY005631XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Preterm Labor Eng_Spa FLY006735XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Preterm Labor Eng_Hmo FLY005604ZP00 10.17.16
- CVH Your Baby's Kicks Matter Eng_Spa FLY005603ZP00 10.17.16
Preventive Screening Guidelines (Checkup Recommendations)
- CVH PSG Eng Color BRO009627EO00 11.15.16
- CVH PSG Spa Color BRO009713SO00 10.16.16
- CVH PSG Hmo Color BRO009713HO00 10.16.16
Substance Abuse
- CVH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Infor Line Eng_Spa FLY005777XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Infor Line Eng_Hmo FLY005778HP00 10.17.16
Smoking Cessation
- California Smokers Helpline CVH Flyer English
- California Smokers Helpline CVH Flyer Spanish
- CVH Tips to Stop Smoking Eng_Spa FLY005657XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Tips to Stop Smoking Eng_Hmo FLY005673ZP00 10.17.16
Stress Management
- CVH Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress Eng Spa FLY002821SP00 10.14.16
- CVH Ways to Reduce Stress Eng_Spa FLY006070XP00 10.17.16
- CVH Ways to Reduce Stress Eng Hmong FLY006940HP00 061516
Tuberculosis
Weight Control
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