
More Health in Store
When SCAN primary care physician Dr. Miki Crane sees a new patient, she tells them, “This is a blind date. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and find out if we can work together.”
A SCAN online member account has always been a safe, private and one-stop shop for information and answers about your SCAN plan. Recently, we’ve made some changes to give you even more convenience and confidence when using your online account.
Here are five tests and screenings that will help you manage your Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and prevent and detect diabetes-related complications.
It was a lazy Sunday morning at home and SCAN member Connie H. wasn't working out at the gym, hiking or doing the other activities that kept the 69-year-old senior fit and active. She was sitting at her kitchen table, wearing a pair of floppy slippers and enjoying a peaceful start to her day—until it wasn't.
Medicare plans and benefits can be complicated. Even long-time SCAN members tell us they’re not entirely clear on how their health plan works. So, whether you’re new to Medicare, new to SCAN or have been with SCAN for years, this Medicare plan and benefit information will help you make the most of your Medicare benefits and services.
It’s always frustrating when things break down: The car is making an odd noise, the computer just won’t start or that leak is back in the kitchen sink. The big challenge is trying to find the root of the problem of an issue so you can address it properly.
SCAN Senior Advocates and Peer Advocates are SCAN members who also work part-time for SCAN. These SCAN insiders share what matters most when it comes to their health.
Q: I’ll be moving next month but staying in the same town. When is the best time to call Member Services to let them know my new address?
Losing a loved one can turn our world upside down. Since joining SCAN’s Coffee and Conversation social group, one SCAN member is finding friendship, support and healing after loss.
Living Up to the SCAN Mission When SCAN was founded in 1977, our mission was to help seniors in the Long Beach, Calif area stay healthy and independent. While SCAN has changed how we serve seniors—and greatly expanded the areas we serve—our mission has remained the same.