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Healthcare 50 Plus
What
is UCLA Healthcare?
When
you choose UCLA Healthcare, you can select your personal doctor
from over 100 primary care physicians. Located in more than
30 neighborhood offices across the Westside, UCLA Healthcare
doctors are backed by the renowned resources of UCLA. UCLA
Healthcare gives you the support of:
- UCLA
Medical Center (ranked the #1 hospital in the West year
after year, according to U.S. News & World Report)
- A
National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, one of
only 18 designated centers in the nation
- The
top-ranked cancer center in Southern California, UCLA Jonsson
Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Santa
Monica-UCLA Medical Center, one of the finest community
hospitals in the Los Angeles Area
- World-renowned
specialists in virtually every area of medicine
- Comprehensive
outpatient and inpatient mental health services through
UCLA Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Health Services
For
a list of UCLA Healthcare primary care office locations and
doctors, and physician referrals call 1-800-UCLA-MD1 (1-800-825-2631).
What
is UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus?
UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus – a specially designed free membership
program – helps people 50 years and older maintain a healthy
and independent lifestyle through a host of special benefits.
It is not an insurance plan, a health maintenance organization
(HMO) or a Medicare supplement.
Who
can join UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus and how much does it cost?
Anyone who is at least 50 years old. Despite its many benefits,
membership is absolutely FREE.
What
are the benefits of membership in UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus?
Here are some of the benefits you will enjoy:
- Health
education lectures and seminars featuring UCLA Healthcare
physicians and other health professionals
- Health
screenings and preventive measures such as flu shots and
blood pressure readings
- Invitations
to health fairs
- Wellness
literature on osteoporosis, aging skin, stroke, back pain,
arthritis and dozens of other topics
- Walking
programs at Santa Monica Place and Westside Pavilion to
make exercise fun, safe and sociable
- Support
groups for many health issues
- Referrals
to UCLA Healthcare physicians and services
- Information
on other community and health resources
- Discounts
on a variety of products and services including prescriptions,
eyeglasses and other health products
- Toll-free
Helpline – (800) 516-5323 – to answer your questions regarding
UCLA Healthcare 50 Plus
How
can I sign up?
It’s easy. Just call (800) 516-5323 and ask for an application.
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of Upcoming Events and Programs
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