YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois

Is your teen patient stressed or anxious? Meridian and YouthCare are teaming up with Pyx Health to give teens extra support. Trained, relatable staff help teens manage stress and find resources, all through Pyx's mobile app. Learn more from Meridian, YouthCare's parent company: https://bit.ly/45ZfcnI

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) hosted fun fairs throughout the state last month to raise awareness for foster care. Our team was proud to participate in a LSSI fair in Marion, Illinois.

According to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. It is also the most avoidable. Per DCFS, most drownings result from inadequate supervision when a caregiver becomes distracted by a phone, doorbell, or other children. Young children drown quickly and silently in as little as one inch of water. For every child who drowns, five more need emergency medical care for injuries that can result in brain damage. Drowning tragedies can be prevented by supervising children when they are near water. DCFS has some tips and suggestions to help keep little ones safe this summer: https://bit.ly/45FloAU

Dr. Marc Fagan, Psy. D,, YouthCare Plan President, was reelected to the Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) Board of Directors last week. This is his second consecutive term serving on the board of directors. ICOY champions the safety, well-being, and success of all Illinois’ children, youth, and families by connecting and strengthening the organizations that serve them and by being a collective voice for policy and practice. Through his work with ICOY, Dr. Fagan helps ensure at-risk youth within the state of Illinois have access to needed services to live healthy and thrive. Learn more about the important work ICOY is doing and how you can volunteer at https://bit.ly/45sEpXq.

Providers and staff, mark your calendars! Meridian is excited to announce 11 Meet & Greet events this summer at locations across the state. Our Meet & Greet events offer: ✅ A chance to connect with Meridian team leaders in person ✅ Opportunities to share feedback and discuss improvement ideas ✅ Convenient morning and after-hours options Providers in our western and midwestern Region 2 counties, we’re headed your way first. View the schedule and register today: https://bit.ly/3KGs6x0

YouthCare providers, please encourage your tween and teen patients and their caregivers to attend next week's HPV Prevention & Sexual Health Webinar hosted by Rutu Ezhuthachan, MD, MMM, FAAP, Meridian’s Chief Medical Officer. Full details and registration information: HPV Prevention & Sexual Health Webinar Tuesday, June 18 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Members can earn a $50 gift card and learn about preventing HPV! Teens and young adults who have not received the vaccine yet should attend to learn about its benefits. Also learn how our YouthCare team can help support your healthcare needs and hear about our special benefits, including free gym memberships. Register at: short.url/aBcXyZ YouthCare is managed by Meridian of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation.

YouthCare supports LOVE in all forms. We encourage our members to authentically and truly be themselves, every day. We are grateful to all of our providers and team members who continue to show up as their true selves, so our members feel seen and supported. Happy PRIDE Month from everyone at YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois.

Care Manager 1 RN, Job Number: 1494991 - Remote-IL *Attention full-time Centene employees: A referral bonus could be yours if you help us fill this hot job! Centene needs your help to fill this important Care Manager RN position residing on the North Side of Chicago, Cook County, in one of the following zip codes: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 606010, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60618, 60622, 60624, 60625, 60626, 60631, 60634, 60639, 60640, 60641, 60642, 60644, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60651, 60654, 60656, 60657, 60659, 60660, 60661, 60666, 60668, 60670, 60673, 60674, 60675, 60677, 60678, 60680, 60681, 60682, 60684, 60685, 60687, 60688, 60690, 60691, 60693, 60694, 60699, 60701. This role will support YouthCare/Foster Care Medicaid program and travel 25% of the time to visit assigned waiver members in their homes quarterly, and requires a bachelor’s degree in Nursing/BSN. If you know someone who meets the job requirements and exemplifies integrity, accountability, innovation, and passionate customer service, tell them to apply online at https://bit.ly/4c5yRnM. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. *Referring employees must be a full-time Centene employees. Contracted and temporary employees are not eligible to receive a referral bonus.

Keisha has been with YouthCare since May 2022. She has spent her entire career with YouthCare on the CARES Crisis Team. She is a Program Specialist/Crisis Care Coordinator. In her role, she is a vital connection for our members who are in crisis and need immediate assistance. She connects them to appropriate care and support. As Keisha says, “I enjoy being a part of one of the best teams at YouthCare. I see the passion and dedication each of us have in the work we do. I truly believe we are CARETEAMSTRONG and that inspires me to do my best each day.” Outside of work, Keisha enjoys spending time with her family. She is a mom to four beautiful children—three boys and one daughter. Her oldest is graduating high school this year. She actively participates in her local church. Her hobbies includes music, butterflies, and the beach.

YouthCare encourages all members and their guardians to stay up to date on vaccines. As providers, we encourage you to talk to your patients and their families about vaccines. Feel free to share this video on the importance of immunizations featuring Rutu Ezhuthachan, MD, MMM, FAAP, Meridian’s Chief Medical Officer: https://bit.ly/4504kWh YouthCare is managed by Meridian of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation.