Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM)

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Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM)

Making healthcare accessible to San Mateo County's underserved residents.
We fight for you.

Since 1987, HPSM has fought to bring high-quality affordable health coverage to San Mateo County residents.

12/08/2025

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to continue to prioritize your health.

Follow these tips to stay healthy during this winter season:

• Schedule your flu and COVID-19 vaccine appointment today to protect yourself and those around you.
• Stay warm - dress in layers so you are ready for the Bay Area winter weather.
• Sunscreen is a must, even on cloudy days.
• Hot beverages can help with staying warm but remember to drink water to stay hydrated too.
• Continue to exercise regularly. Try exercising indoors if it’s too cold outside.
• Take the time to manage stress by trying deep breaths, getting plenty of sleep and taking breaks. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
• Stay connected with friends and loved ones.

12/05/2025

Prevention Starts With You!

The power of prevention is in your hands — literally! Regular handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and keep yourself and others healthy.

Wash your hands often, especially:
• Before, during and after preparing or eating food
• After you use or clean up after a child who has used the toilet
• After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
• Before and after caring for someone who is sick
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your hands.

Clean hands save lives. Let’s all do our part and share this reminder to protect our families, coworkers, and communities. Learn more about handwashing at https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html.

12/01/2025

Equity in care saves lives. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, making it harder to fight infection and disease. Although there is no cure for HIV, it can be treated with certain medicines. If HIV isn’t treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

At HPSM, we believe that everyone deserves access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment—no matter who they are or where they come from. We're proud to stand with our community in the fight to end HIV.
Together, we can build a future where HIV is no longer a threat. 💪❤️

If you believe you have been infected with HIV, talk to your primary care provider (P*P) about getting tested. Learn more about HIV and AIDS: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hiv-aids

11/28/2025

The holidays are a joyous time but can also be challenging and stressful at the same time. If you ever feel sad, lonely or anxious, remember mental health support is available to you.

Seeking mental health care can help improve your quality of life and is just as important as visiting your primary care provider (P*P) when you’re sick or something hurts.

Learn how to get mental health care and about other resources available. at www.hpsm.org/get-mental-health-care.

11/27/2025

Don’t let an illness spoil your holiday plans! Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines now so you can celebrate safely with loved ones.

11/25/2025

Double your protection from flu and COVID-19 this season—ask to get both vaccines at the same time. HPSM members get vaccines at no cost.

Members between six months and 18 years old need an appointment with their primary care provider (P*P).

Members who are 19 years or older can either make an appointment with their P*P or local pharmacy.

Schedule a visit today!

11/20/2025

To build a kinder, safer community together, we must work together to end violence against transgender people.

We stand for dignity, equity, and respect for all and invite everyone who shares these values to join us in making a kinder, better world.

11/17/2025

Ready to quit smoking or va**ng? Quitting today can help you:

-Live longer and healthier
- Reduce your risk of heart and lung disease, cancer and other serious conditions
- Protect those around you from health risks linked to secondhand smoke
- Save money. Quitting can help you save hundreds, even thousands, each year.

Schedule a visit with your P*P today and talk about quitting options. Or, call the HPSM Health Promotion Unit at 650-616-2165 to learn about resources that can help you quit.

HPSM and your primary care provider (P*P) can offer resources, tools and support to help you quit and stay healthy. Learn more at www.hpsm.org/quit-smoking.

11/13/2025

It’s flu season again! Getting the flu vaccine prevents millions of people from getting sick and having flu-related healthcare visits each year. This is especially important for people who are at high risk for getting severe flu symptoms. HPSM members can get the flu vaccine at no cost:

- Members between six months and 18 years old need an appointment with their primary care provider (P*P)
- Members who are 19 years or older can either make an appointment with their P*P or local pharmacy.

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country. Thank you for keeping us safe—today and every day.

11/07/2025

HPSM is committed to equitable healthcare for Native American and indigenous members.

We support the Office of Diversity and Equity’s Native and Indigenous People’s Initiative-- an awareness, health education and outreach program seeking to revitalize San Mateo County’s Native and Indigenous culture by honoring traditional spiritual and healing practices.

Learn more at www.smchealth.org/nipi.

11/05/2025

It’s flu season again! Protect yourself and those around you—schedule your flu vaccine appointment today To make sure you are prepared for your flu vaccine appointment:

- Call ahead to make sure the vaccine is available
- Bring your HPSM member ID card
- Ask your provider if you need other vaccines too (like pneumonia)

Learn more at www.hpsm.org/get-flu-vaccine.

Address

801 Gateway Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA
94080

Telephone

+16506160050

Website

http://www.hpsm.org/

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