Heathcare

WITH A YOUNG MEDIAN POPULATION, fitness and good health are high priorities for residents of Ventura County. As a center for surfing culture and with so many hiking and biking trails, Ventura County provides a wide variety of medical support systems, as well as workout centers, affordable personal training, circuit training, boot camps,weight control and nutrition programs for optimal health and well-being.

MEDICAL TRANSITIONS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER YOUR MOVE
Ask your current doctors for copies of medical records for each member of your household, especially children's immunizations, to bring with you. If you've already located a medical provider in your new Ventura County neighborhood, sign a release with your former physician and have the records sent directly before the move.Your children must have up-to-date immunization records to enter school.

Your current doctor may be a good source of referrals when looking for a new doctor in Ventura County. If you are taking prescription drugs for any condition, ask your current physician for extra medication before you leave for your new home.You don't want to run out before you make new healthcare arrangements.

Be sure to have your insurance cards, phone and claim number information with you during the moving trip. If something goes wrong on the road or after you arrive at your new home, you want to make sure you can get prompt medical attention or an emergency hospital admission, if needed. It's a good idea to contact your current health insurance plan administrator before leaving to find out their provisions for care during travel.

MEDICAL PROVIDERS
The website for the Ventura County Medical Association (VCMA), established in 1895, is an excellent resource for exploring healthcare options throughout Ventura County at http://www.venturamedical.org. This professional association of physicians throughout Ventura County is dedicated to addressing local health issues of concern to their patients and their profession. This site offers general medical information, resources to assist you in solving problems with physicians and other healthcare providers, and contact information for numerous local and regional medical organizations, including hospitals, senior services, mental health and specialty services. The Physician Locator can provide information about specific Ventura County area physicians to help you locate a doctor that will suit you and your family's needs. The County of Ventura's Healthcare Agency (http://www.countyofventura.org/portal) ensures access to high quality preventive care and treatment for the indigent, uninsured and others unable to secure healthcare services. This access is provided by over 3,000 extraordinarily dedicated, talented and compassionate physicians and staff of the Health Care Agency and through the county's partnerships with public and private community based organizations.
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