Health Management
Medica's mission is to provide an excellent health care experience for all its 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.
Here are a few ways to improve your health by becoming your own "health manager."
- Play an active role in all aspects of your health care. Learn how to stay healthy and create a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.
- Create a partnership with your doctor based on good, clear communication.
- Know when to seek medical care.
- Have preventive exams when necessary.
- Use Medica CallLink™ as a resource when you are feeling unwell. Be prepared to talk with the nurse by observing and writing down your symptoms.
For more information about classes and other resources available through Medica, just click on one of the following:
- Medica CallLink nurse line: Registered nurses are available to you by phone, 24 hours a day, toll-free at 1-800-962-9497. The nurses can assist you by providing answers to health questions, self-care tips and information that can help you chooe the appropriate 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.
- 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.
- Health Information with MedlinePlus.gov: MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also contains extensive information about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive tutorials, the latest health news, and surgery videos.
- 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.
- Reducing Falls by Seniors: Thirty percent of people over age 65 fall each year. Read some statistics, find out if you or someone you love is at risk, and learn how to reduce the risk of falling.
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