ConsumerWISE

This information will help you manage your health care and become an active partner in maintaining your health. We will periodically add new information and suggest you return to this page later to see what is new.

TAKE CARE of your health. . .

Learn about your personal health risks and what you can do to stay healthy.

• Learn about your personal health risks
• Adult recommendations for preventive care
• Childhood immunization schedule
• High blood pressure (hypertension) guidelines
• Have a healthy pregnancy

TAKE CHARGE or your care. . .

Work with your health care professional to improve your health and use the following to take better care of yourself.

Going to the Doctor

• Prepare for your visit to the doctor
• Examples of questions to consider asking your doctor
• Doctor visit checklist
• Questions your pharmacist can answer

Educational and Other Resources

• Information Therapy (Learn about common medical problems and how best to prevent and treat them)
• Diabetic Case Manager consultation
• Educational material on chronic diseases from the Center for Disease Control (a new browser window will open)

TAKE CONTROL of your costs. . .

All health-care comes with a cost. Learn about factors that affect medical care costs. You may be able to minimize your expenses.

• What factors contribute to the rise in health care costs
• Five things you can do to help reduce health care costs
• Manage the cost of your prescription medications
• Preauthorization Guidelines
• Review your claims history (login required)