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December 2024
Dear Participant,
This month, we want to share exciting stories from patients, providers, and more!
Meet Dr. Stutz, a Culinary Health Center dentist! Hear about his story about being a Culinary participant who worked his way through dental school. He now carries his passion for service and his love for the Culinary community into his work as a dentist.
Martisol, a Culinary Health Center patient, also wants to tell you her story about her amazing experience at the Culinary Health Center. You’ll also hear from Alberto, our Medicare Basics Class instructor, about how you can keep your Medicare costs low.
Continue reading to learn about important benefit updates, including changes to some of your copays. Remember, you can keep your costs low by visiting your Culinary Health Centers. Did you know in just 3 visits, you can save $105* or more?
We have also listened to you and extended some of our hours for your convenience! Introducing Convenience Care: Extended WALK-IN Hours inside the Culinary Health Centers. You can get walk-in care Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm and Saturday, 10am-10pm. Our Culinary Health Center Pharmacies are also now open on Saturdays from 8am-7pm. Get over 300 prescriptions FREE at your Culinary Health Center Pharmacies!
The Healthy Pregnancy Plus Program also has some exciting news! The reward for completing the program increased from $200 to $400 and now we offer a gift basket, health center tours, and pediatric care for your newborn. You’ll also get valuable resources, materials and more.
In good health,
Culinary Health Fund
*Based on 1 Primary Care appointment and 2 generic prescriptions per visit.
Meet Martisol, a real Culinary Health Center patient! Watch her video to hear about her amazing experience.
⏰ Don't waste time and money driving around town when you can get your annual check-up, labs, prescriptions and more done in 1 visit!
💰 Don't pay $25 for in-network Primary Care visits when you get FREE care with your exclusive Culinary doctor!
💊 Don't pay $10+ for your prescriptions when you can get FREE prescriptions at your Culinary pharmacies in less than 10 minutes!
Dr. Derek Stutz, is a dentist at the Culinary Health Centers! Whether you've been in his chair before or are looking for a caring dentist, watch our video to learn more about his journey from member to provider.
Our dental team is excited to make your experience as comfortable and painless as possible.
Call 702-790-8000 to make an appointment!
Convenience Care Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 10pm
This WALK-IN service is meant to provide you with fast, high-quality care for minor illnesses and injuries, including:
- Colds, cough, flu, earaches, sore throats, and sprains
- Vaccinations
- Physical exams
- X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds (8am-10pm)
- Pharmacy services (8am-7pm)
- Lab services are also available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
❗️Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on symptoms, patients may be moved to the front of the line.
👶 Expecting? Join our Healthy Pregnancy Plus Program to get $400 and extra support during this very important time!
The program supports your pregnancy through education and tools that prepare you for your newborn.
You’ll get FREE resources like:
- Breastfeeding classes
- Breast pump and accessories
- Breastfeeding support from professionals
- Educational materials by mail each trimester
- An exclusive tour of your Culinary Health Centers and a FREE gift basket!
✅ To receive the $400 reward, you MUST take your newborn to the Culinary Health Centers for their FIRST 4 pediatrician visits.
📞 Call 702-691-5665 to enroll!
Now is the time to get healthier – your future self will thank you!
Take a Wellness Class and learn how to:
❤️ Get active and improve your diet in our Diabetes and High Blood Pressure classes! 🥦🧘
❤️ Tell your baby’s hunger cues and how your body makes just enough breast milk in our Breastfeeding Class! 👩🍼👶
❤️ Make choices that lead to better kidney health in our Kidney Smart Class! 🩸🥬
❤️ Find resources and get support for seasonal depression and anxiety at our Coping with Depression Class. 🌦️😢
Latest Wellness updates
Our Kidney Smart Class is back!
Did you know? Our kidneys help clean our blood and keep everything in balance. Get "Kidney Smart" and learn about:
- How to keep your kidneys healthy
- Common misconceptions about kidneys
- Symptoms of unhealthy kidneys to look out for and more
Medicare Basics: Meet the instructor!
Watch our video to learn more about our Medicare Basics Class from instructor Alberto Ochoa. Learn about how your Culinary benefits can work with Medicare.
We understand that any increase can be a concern for you since your copays have not gone up in the last 10 years.
However, due to the rising cost of health care, it is necessary for us to raise the copays for the following services ONLY:
| In-network Service | Old Copay | NEW Copay |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care Visit | $15 | $35 |
| Specialist Visit | $30 | $40 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $40 | $50 |
🗣️ You asked, we listened! It’s now easier than ever to get FREE medications.
❗️NEW Culinary Health Center Pharmacy Hours:
- Monday-Saturday: 8am-7pm
- Sunday: Closed
📞 For more information, please call:
- Culinary Pharmacy (Durango): 725-223-2100 (drive-thru available)
- Culinary Pharmacy (Nellis): 702-963-9400
The Culinary Health Centers and Culinary Pharmacies will be CLOSED on:
- Wednesday, December 25
- Wednesday, January 1
The Customer Service Office will be CLOSED on:
- Wednesday, December 25
- Wednesday, January 1
The Advocacy Line will be CLOSED on:
- Wednesday, December 25
- Wednesday, January 1
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