IN THIS ISSUE:

MEMBER PROFILE:Jo Ann & LeslieBrewerThe CamilliaConnection

What’s in the Stars

Broken Bone? Getchecked for Osteoporosis

Community Events

Spring is an especially mean -ing ful time for Jo Ann andLeslie Brewer, who share

58 years of marriage, threechildren, four grandchildren—and a lifelong passion forcamellias. Most recently, they co-chaired the 64th AnnualPomona Camellia Society Showat the La Verne CommunityCenter, one of many shows theyparticipate in every spring. And,say the Brewers, they feelfortunate that their retire mentoffers them the opportunity topursue their passions.

The Brewers met by chancethrough a cousin of a goodfriend and soon discovered thatboth came from families thatraised camellias. Jo Ann’s parentswere involved in the Santa RosaCamellia Society, while Leslie’sfamily was known for their hugeSouthern California garden— withits abundant and very maturecamellia plants. Not surpris ingly,the couple’s wedding recep tionwas adorned with camelliasfrom his parents’ garden. “Our first home was a ranchhouse in La Verne, it was a

beau tiful house, surrounded bygardens including, ponds, orangegroves and 40-year old camellias.We moved to Claremont in 1967and we’ve been there eversince.” Jo Ann says.

Work, Family andFlower ShowsNow retired, both Brewersworked while raising theirchildren, Lindsey, Melanie andMarshall. Jo Ann taught Kinder -garten through fifth grade inthe Charter Oak School District,often teaching several grades atthe same time in an “open class -room.”In addition, she served onthe President’s Advisory Boardand as an adjunct professor at La Verne College (now Universityof La Verne). Jo Ann retired after30 years of teaching in 1992.

Leslie retired a year earlier fromStillinger’s Interiors in Pomona.“He executed the ideas of thefirm’s interior designers,” says Jo Ann. “That’s always been hisgift—building things and mak -ing them work—and he’s still a‘fixer’ kind of guy. Nothing staysbroken long around our house!”The Brewer’s absolute favoritething to do, however, is tendingtheir camellias in their gardenconsisting of 90 bushes and 90plants in pots. They have asophis ti cated drip irrigationsystem to help water the plants,and make their own mulch out of acorns and tree leaves.

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Jo Ann and Leslie Brewer selecttheir very best specimens.

“We’re outdoors working inthe garden every day, whichis a lot of work, but also verythera peutic and a lot of fun,”Jo Ann says. “That is what’s solovely about retire ment; you canchoose how you spend your time.”

In addition to their love ofgardening, the Brewers alsoenjoy the time spent “showing”their prize-winning camelliasthrough the Southern CaliforniaCamellia Society. “Our first winwas in 1988,” Jo Ann says, “andnow, every year we’re showingour flowers from mid-January to the second week of March—from Bakersfield to San Diego.”Their son, Lindsey, has stayedinvolved with the family passion,attending as many of hisparents’ shows as time allows.

Beyond the GardenLong involved in the ClaremontUnited Methodist Church, theBrewers have volunteered in thechurch’s food pantry for some 15 years, sorting and storingdona tions, as well as distribu tingfood to the homeless.

They alsohave anadventur ous side, havingcelebrated their 58th weddinganniver sary in January bygoing hot air balloon ing. AndJo Ann celebrated her 80thbirth day last summer by takingthe Catalina Zip Line with hergrandchildren. “Gliding fromthe hills in Avalon, among thetreetops and down to the seawas a hoot!” she says. TheBrewers enjoy spending timewith their children Lindsey,Marshall and Melanie, and theirfour grand children, Lauren,Todd, Samantha and Spencer.

Taking Charge ofStaying HealthyBoth Jo Ann and Leslie areextremely vigilant about takingresponsibility for maintainingtheir health. Leslie, at age 87,has been in the Cardiac WellnessProgram at Pomona ValleyHospital Medical Center for 14 years, where he works outthree times a week in the fit ness

center. Jo Ann has also takenadvantage of the hospi tal’s

wellness programs, attending theAquatic Therapy program twicea week for the past five years at Ability First in Claremont.Additionally, they watch theirdiet, eating whole grains, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as mainly chicken andfish, rather than red meat.

“It’s no accident we’re bothhealthy, active and happy,” addsJo Ann. “We work at it!”

Leslie Brewer prepares camellias at the Camellia Society Show in Pomona.Southern California has many gardening and specialty clubs. If you are interested infinding a gardening club—search the web or visit a botanic garden in your community.

The Brewer’s won “Best Tray of 5” at the Pomona show.

Leslie with son Lindsey at a camellia show.

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Reaping the Healthy Rewards

The Brewers most certainly would agree that gardening connectspeople with nature, is empowering, creative and enriches the spirit.The physical benefits of fresh air and exercise can help strengthenmuscles, bones, and the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Gardening for just 30 minutes a day helps increase flexibility,streng then joints, stimulate appetite and foster a good night’s sleep

Working in the garden can help reduce blood pressure andcholesterol levels, lower risks for diabetes and slow osteoporosis

Gardens and houseplants give off oxygen and absorb airborne toxins

Gardening can be a form of meditation, it releases stress-reducingendorphins and provides a sense of wonder for life’s simple pleasures

Gardening also engages your senses, promotes a feeling of achieve -ment and provides a peaceful, yet powerful sense of well-being. So, what are you waiting for?

The Brewers have anadventur ous side, havingcelebrated their 58thwedding anniver sary inJanuary by going hot airballoon ing.

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Gardening can provide hours of relaxationand enjoyment. Yet, even simple tasks,like planting flowers or weeding, can be

difficult for those who cope with arthritis, backinjuries or other physical limitations. The goodnews is that there are a number of ways you canstill enjoy gardening by making a few adaptations.

For example, raised beds, container gardens on atable and window boxes can minimize the needfor otherwise painful bending. Many annuals andherbs are particularly suited for containergardening as they have shallow roots.

Gardeners in wheelchairs or using walkers maywant to enlist the help of children or grand -children to create wide pathways with handrailsthat help provide an easy, secure way to reachwaist-high beds. And, visually impaired gardenerscan enjoy tending plants that reward the senseswith a variety of textures and fragrances.

There also are a number of special tools withlong, lightweight handles that can extend yourarm’s reach to yourgarden. Such toolsalso typically offera firm grip andkeep the hand andwrist in a stress-free position. Manynurseries offeradaptive gardentools. If you haveaccess to theInternet, you cansearch for specialtools to makegardening simpler and more comfortable. Forexample, a website called The Wright Stuff(http://www.wrightstuff.biz/chrisspec.html) offers arange of easy-grip garden tools with ergonomicallyangled handles including long-reach cultivators,forks, trowels and hoes.

Tips to make gardening easier:Tie a cord around handles of small tools foreasier retrieval if dropped

Wear gloves to protect hands and helpmaintain your grip on tools

An apron or smock with pockets to carry seedpackets and tools

Rig hanging planters with a pulley to lowerthem for watering

Place soaker hoses or use drip irrigation ingarden plots, eliminating the need to carryaround heavy water hoses or containers

Foam kneeling pads or knee pads can helpmake gardening gentler on the joints

If using a cane, walker or wheelchair, allowextra space between plantings and make sureyou have a smooth, hard-surfaced path to getto and from your garden

Gardening for the Physically Challenged

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The Centers for Medicare and MedicaidServices (CMS) rates the quality ofhealth care plans offered to Med -

icare benefici aries through the Medicare Advan tage program. CMS rates MedicareAdvan tage plans (like Inter Valley HealthPlan) on a one to five star scale, with five starsrepre sent ing the highest score (highestquality). The summary score pro videsan over all measure of a plan’squality, based on cate goriessuch as quality of care, accessto care, plan respon sive ness and member sat is faction, etc.

The star ratings for allMedicare health plans areposted on the internet atwww.Medicare.gov whichcan help consu mers makean educated decision whenchoosing the right healthplan for their needs.

Inter Valley Health Plan israted as a four star plan and isstriving for the highest score of 5 stars. Quality, access and member satisfaction have always been ourclaim to fame. But with the Star rating we want to make sure our per for mance produces greatreviews. We know you chose Inter Valley Health Plan for our comprehensive benefits and highlevel of service. We want to earn your highest marks, and if we can do better, please call MemberServices at 800-251-8191 or for hearing impaired 800-505-7150, 7:30 to 8 pm, 7 days a week.

What’s in the Stars? Quality Health Care for Members

Thank you for your response

Inter Valley Health Plans wishes to extend our gratitude for your patience and cooperation inresponding to the recent mailers/surveys that you received both from Inter Valley Health Planand your medical group. Our desire is to ensure that all of our members receive the necessary

preventive care and services that they need every year. In addition we want to make sure that your opinions and perception of the Plan are being

heard. It is very important for Inter Valley to know how we can further improve our operationsand also how members continue to support and provide the Plan with an excellent rating for allthe services and care they receive.

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Broken Bone? Get Checked for Osteoporosis

Should you find yourself with a brokenbone, it is possibly due to osteoporosis.Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens

bones, thereby increasing the risk of fracturesfrom falls and other accidents.

You could have the disease and not knowit because osteo porosis weakensbones but doesn’t make them hurt.A broken bone is often how the disease is discovered.

The good news is that treat ment is readilyavailable, and there are steps you can take toreduce your risk of future broken bones.

After suffering a fracture, talk to yourphysician about getting a DEXA scan—a fast,simple test that measures bone density. Basedon this test, doctors can determine if you haveosteoporosis or are at risk for the disease.

If you have any risk of osteo porosis, talk withyour physician about steps you can take toprevent the disease. A healthy diet and exer cisewill be part of any plan to reduce your risk.

Should you be diagnosed with osteoporosis,keep in mind that with proper treatment, youcan manage the disease and live an active life.

If You Have Osteoporosis

If you experience a bone fracture, talk with your physician about howyou can stay healthy and avoidadditional fractures.

Follow an exercise program to buildmuscle strength and improve balancethat is approved by your physician.Appropriate exercise can reduce yourrisk of falling and breaking bones.

Eat a healthy diet that follows yourphysician’s recommendations.

Take the medicine prescribed byyour physician.

Ensure your home is safe toreduce the risk of accidents.

Avoid lifting heavyobjects and be care fulwhen walking or engag -ing in other physicalactivities.

The bottom line: If you break a bone and aren’talready taking osteo porosismedi ca tion, make sure you get a DEXA scan to check forosteopor osis. Be aware that a“heel test,” some times offered at health fairs and drug stores, is not an adequate test tocheck for osteoporosis.

May is National OsteoporosisMonth. Make sure that you’reinformed about osteoporosis andbroken bones!

Medicare Information & Vitality CenterPomona Valley Health Center Building 1601 Monte Vista, Suite 275

Thursday, May 19 10 amOsteoporosis & You with a FREE Bone Density Screening

Tuesday, May 24 2 pm Clutter Chaos

Thursday, June 16 10 am A, B, C & D’s of Medicare

Tuesday, June 21 10 amRemain Independent in Your Home

Tuesday, June 28 10 am Adult Vaccines: What You Need to Knowwith Karl Hess, PharmD

Tuesday, July 10 10 am Transportation Options

Tuesday, July 12 1 pm Ice Cream Social & Comedy Hourwith John Lynd

Thursday, July 14 10 am Cataracts & Eye Protectionwith Dale Edelson, O.D.

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C L A R E M O N T

Medicare Information & Vitality CenterVillage West Shopping Center3077 W Florida Ave, Suite C, Hemet

Thursday, May 19 2 pm VA Aid & Attendancewith Dale Bethel, VA Accredited Attorney

Tuesday, May 24 2 pm Osteoporosis & You with FREE Bone Density Screening

Wednesday, June 8 10 amCurrent Events & Vacation Safety Tips

Friday, June 10 1 pmDental Health as You Age

Tuesday, June 14 10 amPreventing Dehydration

Thursday, June 16 10 amHeadaches and Neck Painwith Roberto Guadamuz

Tuesday, June 21 9 amRemain Independent in your own Home

Tuesday, June 21 4 pmMemories to Memoirs

Wednesdays 12:30 pmJuly 6, 13, 20 & 27 Tai Chi

Thursday, July 14 1 pm Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, July 19 12 pm Doctor Talk:Hypertension with Dr. Kolli

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Investing in the of…Vitality

Our Members and the CommunityP A L M S P R I N G S

Medicare Information & Vitality Center555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs

Mondays 11 am Tai ChiMay 2, 9 & 16 June 6 & 20 July 11 & 18

Tuesdays 10 am Chair YogaMay 10 & 24 June 14 & 28 July 12 & 26

Monday 2 pm Five WishesMay 16 & July 18

Thursdays May 19, June 16 & July 21 9 amClassic Movie Event – Mary Pickford Theater

Wednesday, May 25 2 pm Doctor Talk – Neurology Update 2011

Thursday, May 26 10 am Learn to Navigate Medicare.gov

Wednesdays, May 11 & 18, June 8 & 22, July13& 27 11 am Cardio/Sculpt – Gold’s Gym

Monday, June 27 10 am Laughing Yoga

Thursday, July 28 10 am Learn to Navigate Medicare.gov

Vitality Spa Days

This past February over 100 individuals“treated themselves sweet” with pampering at

our Riverside,Victorville andHemet MedicareInformation andVitality Centers.Participants of theTreat Yourself Sweetthemed events were invitedto choose two beauty treatmentsfrom a list that included fingernail polish,a make-up make-over or hairstyle, FREE ofcharge! Everyone who attended was offered a free chair massage as well.

Inter Valley Health Plan wishes to thank the following schools who donated their time:Victor Valley Beauty College, 4 D College,Marinello’s School of Beauty in Moreno Valley plusthe American College of Healthcare.

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About 100 people of all ages walked the 1.5miles between Desert Valley CharitableFoundation and Inter Valley Health Plan’s

Medicare Information & Vitality Center inVictorville this past February. The walk was heldto recognize women’s heart health.

Block Walk forWomen’s Heart Health

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V I C T O R V I L L E

Medicare Information & Vitality CenterHeritage Plaza Shopping Center5266 Arlington Ave, Riverside

Thursday, May 12 2 pmPalliative Care

Thursday, May 26 2 pm Osteoporosis & You with FREE BoneDensity Screening

Wednesday, June 8 2 pmPreventing Dehydration

Thursday, June 16 1 pmAfternoon at the Movies:“As Good As It Gets” starring Jack Nicholson.

Tuesday, June 21 1:30 pmRemain Independent in Your Home

Wednesday, June 22 10 amWhat is Memory: Get the Facts

Wednesday, June 29 10 amFocus on Diabetes

WednesdayJuly 13 1 pm Ice CreamSocial & ComedyHourwithJohnLynde

Medicare Information & Vitality CenterVictor Valley Town Center12209 Hesperia Rd, Suite E, Victorville

Friday, May 13 2 pm Diabetes & Your Emotions with Janelle Marousek, RN, Desert Valley Medical Group

Wednesday, May 18 10 amOsteoporosis & YouFREE Bone Density Screening

Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 9 amChair Exercise/Low Impact Cardio

Friday, June 10 9 amDental Health as You Age

Thursday, June 23 10 amPreventing Dehydration

Friday, June 24 11 amImproved Balance = Improved Life

Wednesday, June 29 11 amMaking it Raw Without Preservativesor Colors

Thursday, June 30 10 amRemain Independent in Your Own Home

Thursday, June 30 4 pmMedicare 101

Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:30 pm Tai Chi

Wednesday, July 13 1 pm Ice Cream Social

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Investing in the of…VitalityR I V E R S I D E

Our Members and the CommunityC O M M U N I T Y W I D E E V E N T S & C L A S S E S

Tuesday, May 3 10 am Medication Management &Safety Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd, Menifee

Friday, May 6 11 am Oh, My Achin’ BonesPalomares Senior Center, 499 Arrow Highway, Pomona

Thursday, May 19 10:30 am Osteoporosis & NutritionJanet Goeske Center. 5257 Sierra St, Riverside

Friday, May 27 10 am Drive WellChino Senior Senter, 13170 Central Ave, Chino

Tuesday, July 12 9 am Preventing DehydrationSt. Mary Medical Center/Senior Select Resource Center19333 Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley 760-946-5915

Tuesday, July 19 10 am Drive WellKay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd, Menifee

Friday, July 22 10:30 am Five Wishes, South PasadenaSenior Center, 1102 Oxley Ave, South Pasadena, 626-403-7321

Saturday, July 23 10 am Health Fair-BMI Screeningprovided by Inter Valley Health Plan, Alexander Hughes Center1700 Danbury Rd, Claremont, 909-399-5490

Tuesday, July 26 10 am Options for Senior LivingLa Verne Community Center, 3680 D Street, La Verne 909-596-8776

Wednesday, July 27 10 amMedicare 101, Joslyn Center, 815 N. Barranca Ave, Covina

Thursday, July 28 10 am Five Wishes, Montclair SeniorCenter, 5111 Benito, Montclair, 909-625-9456

Talent Show a Success atSilverado

On March 26, an audienceof 300 people filledVictorville’s Silverado

High School auditor ium to enjoystellar perfor mances from 24acts. Inter Valley Health Planannually sponsors the HighDesert Star Search Talent Showand this year St. Mary MedicalCenter and Heritage VictorValley Medical Group were co-sponsors. We wish to give aspecial thanks to Silverado HighSchool for the use of theirspacious auditorium.

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Did you know that byimpro v ing your healthhabits you can prevent

and even reverse some chroniccondi tions? It is never too lateto make positive changes andfeel better.

Quit Smoking Even if you have smoked fordecades, your health can stillbenefit from stopping rightnow. If you need help, speakto your doctor about how youcan stop smoking.

ExerciseWalking, swimming, bicycling,dancing and gardening are justa few ways you can start tofeel better from the benefits ofexercise. Find a sport or hobbyyou like to do and worktowards doing it every day.

Healthy WeightTake this quick test to find outif you need to lose weight.Measure your waist size and if

it measures 40 inches or more,it is time to decrease portions,make lower calorie choicesand increase exercise. Be sureto check with your physicianbefore you start any weightloss program.

Blood PressureCheck your blood pressure atleast annually—more often ifyou are taking medication to control it. If your bloodpressure is more than 140/90,it’s too high.

CholesterolLDL is the bad cholesterol and HDL is the good type. You, or at least your doctor,should know your LDL levels.Cholesterol levels can bemanaged by diet, exercise and medication.

MammogramWomen need to have thisscreening annually at leastuntil age 69.

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Saturday, May 7 10 am10th Annual Senior TalentShowcase A Tribute to Vaude -ville Variety Show, The newly reno vated Plummer Building, 245 E. Bonita Ave, San Dimas. Fortickets or more information, pleasecall 909-623-6333 ext 626.

Saturday, May 7 4 – 7 pmInter Valley invites you to Your Hemet Senior PromHemet Library, 300 E. LathamFor tickets or more infor mationplease call 800-251-8191 ext 625.

Saturday, May 14 9 amBaby Boomer Expo, CentralPark, 11200 Baseline Rd, RanchoCucamonga, Experts speak onMedicare, Alzheimer’s Disease,Financial Planning and more.

Saturday, May 14 6 pmYour Senior Prom, West CovinaSenior Center, 2501 E. Cortez, West Covina, Some events in lifeare worth repeating. Join “Swingfor Sale” and dance the nightaway! For more information call909-623-6333 ext 626.

Friday, May 20 6 pm4th Annual Senior TalentShowcase, Janet Goeske Center,5257 Sierra St, Riverside Do youhave a special talent to share witha friendly audience? For applica -tions and further information,please call 800-251-8191 ext 626.Auditions – May 6, 9 am, Dress Rehearsal – May 13, 9 am.

Save the Datesfor upcomingVitality Events

It’s not Too Late

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Colon HealthA colonoscopy with “normal”results is considered good forten years. An annual stool test isan alternative to a colon oscopy.Discuss these options with your doctor.

Immunizations An easy way to keep yourselfhealthy is by obtaining neededimmunizations. They can help to prevent serious illness.

Make sure to get a new flushot every year becausevaccines are custom-made tofight the flu. You should alsoget the “once in a lifetime”pneumonia shot.Get a tetanus shot every 10years to keep lockjaw at bay. And if you are over 50, youmay want to get immunizedwith the Zoster vaccine toavoid getting “shingles.”

VisionSee an eye professional annually.Severe vision loss or blindnesscan often be prevented whendiagnosed early.

HearingYour quality of life is greatlyaffected by loss of hearing. Gettested, especially if you or yourloved ones notice any changesin your hearing. Now there aremany varieties of hearing aidstyles available and some modelsare virtually unnoticeable.

BladderMore than half of the olderadult population have bladdercontrol issues. Discuss options for managing these issues withyour physician.

Preventing FallsStay healthy and active by beingvigilant about keeping yourhome a safe place. Keep floorsclear, add bathroom grab bars,and make sure walkways androoms are well lit at night.

Bone DensitySurprisingly, having thin, fragilebones from osteoporosis won’thurt, but the bones can breakmore easily. Get your bonedensity checked. If you get afracture—get checked again forosteoporosis. Often womenbecome aware they have osteo -porosis when a bone is broken.Do not wait to manage thisdisease, medicine is available to

slow down and even reverse theeffects of osteoporosis.

Managing DiabetesYour annual blood tests usuallyincludes a test for diabetes. If you have been diagnosed withthe disease, there are things youcan do to lessen the effects ofdiabetes and stay healthy.

Annually check your visionand the inside of your eyes.Keep your kidneys healthy by annually checking yoururine microalbumin. Check your feet daily for signsof skin breakdown or infectionRegularly check your sugarlevel and A1C level.

For more information abouthealth screenings that can bothhelp to keep you healthy andfeel better, please call memberservices at 800-251-8191 orTTY/TDD 800-505-7150 betweenthe hours of 7:30 am to 8 pm,seven days a week.

— You Can Feel Better

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Earth Day is observed each year on April 22ndand this year marks the 40th anniversary sinceits inception in 1970. Currently 140 countries

around the world honor Earth Day.Earth Day aims to promote ecology and respect

for life on the planet as well as to encourageawareness of the growing challenges of air, waterand soil pollution.

Typical ways of celebrating Earth Day includeplanting trees, conducting programs for recycling and conservation, picking up roadside trash, andusing recyclable containers for snacks and lunches.

Inter Valley “goes green” by:Going paperless wherever possible

Printing this magazine with soy-based ink

Recycling cans, plastic & paper in our lunch rooms

Using recycled paper wherever it is economically feasible

Sponsoring “Go Green” community health fairs

Offering InterView and Annual RenewalNotification electronically

Simple things you can do to reduceyour carbon foot print:

Go paperless. Think twice before printing an email

Use cloth bags for shopping

Plant a tree

Compost your green refuse

Recycle bottles, cans, newspapers and plastic

Happy 40th Birthday to “Earth Day”

Inter Valley Health Plan Members can recieve materials ElectronicallyIf you wish to have your member magazine, InterView, and your Annual Renewal Contract delivered to your email address, please call our Member Services department at 800-251-8191 or TTY/TTD 800-505-7150, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 8 pm.

1 Osteoporosis is a disease that ___________ bones, thereby _____________ the risk of

_____________ from ________ and other accidents.

2 You could have the ____________ and not know it because osteo porosis _____________

_________ but doesn’t make them _________.

3 After suffering a fracture, talk to your physician about getting a _________ ________ — a fast,

simple test that ______________ bone __________. Based on this test, doctors can determine if

you have _____________________ or are ___ ________ for the _____________.

4 Be aware that a “_________ ________,” offered at health fairs and drug stores, is _____

an adequate ________ to _________ for _________________.

1234_______________________________________________________ Daytime Phone ( _____ ) ______ ____________*Name

_______________________________________________________________________________________________*Address

_______________________________________________________________________________________________*City State Zip

Play Your Cards on Us winners: Richard Russell, Pomona, Mary Teresin, Fontana and Kathleen Santora, Victorville.*By entering this contest, you give permission to Inter Valley Health Plan to publish your name and city in InterView magazine, should you win.

Send your Entry to: Go Green on Us, Inter Valley Health Plan, Attention: Com muni cations Department, P.O. Box 6002, Pomona, CA 91769-6002

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We are all being encouraged to “go green.”Using cloth bags at the grocery storeand recycl ing aluminum and plastic

are two easy ways to save resourcesand help our environ ment. Inter ValleyHealth Plan will give three winners analuminum can crusher and a clothbag to aid their recycling efforts.

If you are a member of InterValley Health Plan, and answer thecontest questions correctly, you’reeligible to win. If there is more thanone member per household, a photo -copied entry is acceptable. Entries must bepostmarked by June 30, 2011.

Go Green on Us

Cyndie M. O’Brien, EditorMarion Schmid, Asst. Editor

For article information, or additional copies,

call the Editor at 909-623-6333.To become a member of any of our Plan programs andreceive all our benefits, as well as this magazine call 800-500-7018 or TTY/TDD 800-505-7150 for hearing impaired.

Have you moved? Please contact Member Services if youhave recently moved. It is important that we have your correctaddress on file. Thank you for your cooperation!

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