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Cold, flu, rash, pink eye, UTI, minor illness, sprains, minor fractures, and injuries requiring prompt care
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Sandia’s Employee Health & Wellbeing clinics (employees only)
Telehealth
Urgent care center
Annual physical, preventive screenings, ongoing health needs
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Primary care provider
Chest pain, stroke symptoms, life-threatening injuries, trouble breathing
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Emergency room
Health coaching, chronic condition support, wellness services, physical therapy
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Sandia’s Employee Health & Wellbeing clinics (employees only), or check your health plan’s website
Not sure where to go
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24/7 nurse advice line
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Care from home or by phone often available 24/7, or easy access with little travel or wait time
Appointment or office visit may be required
May involve significant wait times and travel
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Lowest or no cost
Higher cost
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EH&W clinics
Employee Health & Wellbeing clinics contact information
- New Mexico: 505-284-4700
- California: 925-294-2700
Primary care
Urgent care
Not sure what type of care you need?
Your health plan’s 24/7 nurse advice line can help. A registered nurse can answer questions, help you understand your symptoms, and guide you to the most appropriate level of care — whether that’s self-care at home, a virtual visit, primary care, urgent care or emergency care.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- 800-973-6329
UnitedHealthcare
- 855-677-3411
Kaiser Permanente
- 866-454-8855
Urgent care contact information
Sandia Employee Health & Wellbeing Services (employees only)
- New Mexico: 505-284-4700
- California: 925-294-2700
UnitedHealthcare
- Telehealth by Teladoc, Doctor On Demand or Amwell
- Visit the website.
Kaiser Permanente
- Telehealth
- MinuteClinics
- Visit the website.
ER care
In-network emergency options
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Examples in the Albuquerque area
- UNM Hospitals
- Lovelace Hospitals
Examples in the Livermore area
- Stanford Health
- San Ramon Regional Medical Center
- Sutter Eden Medical Center
Search for additional in-network Blue Cross and Blue Shield ERs.
UnitedHealthcare
Examples in the Albuquerque area
- PresNow
- Presbyterian Hospitals
- UNM Hospitals
- Lovelace Hospitals
Examples in the Livermore area
- Alameda Hospital
- Fairmont Hospital
- Stanford Health
- San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Search for additional in-network UnitedHealthcare ERs.
Kaiser Permanente
Examples in the Livermore area
- Fremont Medical Center
- Antioch Medical Center
- Stanford Health
- Adventist Health
Search for additional in-network Kaiser ERs.
Mental health
Mental health contact information
Sandia Employee Health & Wellbeing Services (employees only)
Counseling services for personal and work-related issues, emotional support, relationship guidance, and crisis management
- New Mexico: 505-284-1562
- California: 925-294-2200
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to 8 counseling sessions at no cost
- Call 844-244-7657.
- Use the Web ID NMEAP to register
- Behavioral Health
- Call 888-898-0070.
UnitedHealthcare
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to 8 counseling sessions at no cost
- Behavioral Health
- Call 877-835-9855.
Kaiser Permanente
- Behavioral Health
- Call 800-390-3503.
Wellness support
Wellworks For You
If you are enrolled in a Sandia medical plan, you and your covered spouse can each earn up to $500 for your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) when you complete wellness activities through Wellworks For You.
Wellness support contact information
Sandia Employee Health & Wellbeing Services (employees only)
Call to schedule an appointment:
- New Mexico on-site clinic: 505-284-4700
- California on-site clinic: 925-294-2700
- Biometric screenings: Learn key health measurements including cholesterol, A1C, lipids, blood pressure and more.
- Personalized health coaching for stress management, nutrition, better sleep, and fitness
- Fitness Resources
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Additional resources
Additional resources contact information
Sandia Employee Health & Wellbeing Services (employees only)
Additional resources offered:
- Medical case management
- Occupational health: surveillance programs, international travel and workplace injuries
- Lab collection
Call to schedule an appointment:
- New Mexico: 505-284-4700
- California: 925-294-2700
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Specialized programs and resources for various chronic conditions
- Hinge Health: virtual physical therapy
UnitedHealthcare
- Virtual specialists:
- Specialized programs and resources for various chronic conditions
- Hinge Health: virtual physical therapy
- Calm App for mindfulness and meditation
Kaiser Permanente
- Specialized programs and resources for various chronic conditions
- Affinity musculoskeletal program
- Medbridge: virtual physical therapy
- Calm App for mindfulness and meditation
- Headspace App for mindfulness and meditation
Other providers
- Wellthy Care Concierge Services: Call 877-588-3917 to access Wellthy’s Care Concierge services, which provide comprehensive, personalized care support, including navigating health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits), provider navigation, appointment scheduling, medication management, emotional and social resources, financial guidance, and a vast array of other advocacy needs to enhance employees’ health and well-being.
- Delta Dental: Call 800-264-2818
- Davis Vision: Call 888-575-0191