What you need know
Allergies and/or asthma getting you down? Learn about self-care, medications, natural remedies and/or immunotherapy you can use to decrease both allergy and asthma symptoms and improve your quality of life.
This Health Action Plan is offered during typical allergy seasons: February through May and August through October.
How the Plan Works
Attend a group clinic or initial appointment to learn more about your condition and schedule follow-up appointments. Asthma sufferers can also attend an additional Asthma Group Clinic. After 90 days, you will complete and return a post-assessment questionnaire.
Employee spouses are not eligible to participate in this Health Action Plan. But, those enrolled in Sandia medical coverage can complete certain activities for up to $50 each year. Go to Join a Health Action Plan to learn more.
Your Checklist
Your first step is to complete the pre-assessment questionnaire and bring it to your first group clinic or appointment.
Attend an Allergy Group Clinic (NM participants) or initial appointment (CA participants) to:
- Learn about self-care and medication use, including over-the-counter treatment options
- Review individual allergy health history
- If appropriate, receive prescription medications for allergy treatment
- Schedule follow-up appointments, which may include a referral to onsite or community providers
If you have asthma, also attend the Asthma Group Clinic (NM only) to:
- Learn environmental controls symptoms management
- Reduce modifiable risk factors
- Discuss medication self-treatment and inhaler skills
- Discover holistic approaches and natural remedies
After 90 days, complete and return your post-assessment questionnaire.
Resources and Supporting Activities
- Allergy Group Clinic
- Asthma Group Clinic
- Allergy Shot Clinic
- Request an appointment with a provider: 505-284-4700
Earn Virgin Pulse points
- Receive 500 Virgin Pulse points for attending events by video or Skype
- Receive 1,000 Virgin Pulse points for attending an appointment or live class
Contact Employee Health Services
Preventive Health Services (New Mexico)
505-284-4700, Option 1 (phone lines open at 7 a.m.)
MO307 (behind Buildings 831 and 832)
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday
Preventive Health Services (California)
925-294-3500
Building 925 and MO32/Life Design Center
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday
Quick Tip
Each week you will receive an email with tips and bonus activities related to this Health Action Plan. Get the most out of your program by reviewing your tips and trying out the suggested activities.