(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, asks all of us to safely enjoy the 4th, so we all can enjoy many more days to come.

A pediatrician, Dr. Lakshmi prescribes 4 for the 4^th, to COVID-safely celebrate this weekend, Together/Apart:

1. Staying Home is Still the Safest – virtual parties are a good option
2. If you celebrate with company, staying outdoors is better: Keep 6-feet away from those you do not live with; limit the number of people handling or serving food
3. Use a face cover, if you are within 6 feet of those you do not live with – outdoors or indoors
4. Do wash your hands with soap and water frequently

Stay safe with HPSJ, at https://www.hpsj.com/coronavirus/

About HPSJ

Health Plan of San Joaquin, a not-for-profit, public health plan, has been serving members and the community since 1996. Located in the heart of California’s multicultural Central Valley, local HPSJ is the leading Medi-Cal managed care provider, serving over 91% of Medi-Cal recipients in San Joaquin County and over 68% in Stanislaus County. HPSJ offers a broad network of providers and works closely with doctors to develop programs and services to ensure quality health care for almost 340,000 members who are mostly working families and children, as well as seniors and disabled residents.