Our mission is to provide an excellent health care experience for all members. And, while that sometimes means going to your doctor to receive the care you need -- sometimes it also means being your own "health manager". No, you won't get paid a salary but you will get some reward including a healthier lifestyle as a result of knowing what your health risks are, what you can do to prevent injury or accident, and when to get medical care.
- Health Management: Become your own "health manager." Learn ways to improve your well-being by playing an active role in all aspects of your health care.
- Breast Cancer: Research has shown that treatment is most effective when breast cancer is detected early through regular screening exams. Learn about early detection and recommended guidelines for breast cancer screening.
- Childhood Immunizations: Immunizing your child is one of the most loving things you can do to ensure a healthy start to life. Learn about recommended immunizations that can lower the risk of diseases that pose a serious health risk to children, view preventive health guidelines regarding childhood immunizations and get a copy of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine fact sheet.
- Tobacco Use: Trying to quit smoking? Find out about Medica's Tobacco Cessation program to help members quit, including nicotine replacement therapy.
- Pediatric Asthma: Does your child have pediatric asthma, or is he/she at risk? Read more about the condition, learn at risk warning signs, and get helpful tips on caring for a child with asthma.
- Patient Safety: Patient safety means "freedom from accidental or preventable injuries produced by medical care." Get information and tips to help prevent medical errors and ensure safer health care.
- Healthy Pregnancy Program: Medica aims to help pregnant Medica members and their babies achieve optimal health through pregnancy. Learn more about Medica's Healthy Pregnancy program and find additional resources to keep you informed throughout your pregnancy.
- Centers of Excellence: Learn about Medica's quality-focused initiative that relies on evidence-based care to help ensure that Medica members get safe, quality bariatric care, including surgery for morbid obesity.
- Transplant Case Management: Learn more about Medica's program to coordinate services throughout the transplant process, and get contact information to talk with a Registered Nurse Case Manager.
- Online Health Information: Use our cost and quality resources on Main Street Medica to see cost comparisons for a variety of common procedures and conditions at Minnesota facilities and primary care clinics, and find valuable information on more than 1,500 health and well-being topics, as well as interactive tools.
- Focus on Quality: Read an overview of Medica's company-wide Quality Improvement Program, view comparative reports on care provided by clinics, hospitals and nursing homes in the Twin Cities area, and get tips to help you find a health care provider and become a more active participant in your care by making choices that are right for you.