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Preventive Care for Children and Adults

Did you know that adults need routine check-ups too? Just like children, adults should have a check-up at least once a year with their primary doctor. To stay healthy, you need to see your primary doctor so they can check for possible early signs of disease. Your primary doctor knows your health history and family history. This helps them know what diseases you are more likely to have. There are different types of cancer, diabetes and heart tests your doctor can do to make sure you stay healthy. Be sure...

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Well Child Visits and Routine Immunizations

Most parents know that their children need regular check-ups with their primary care doctor. Your child’s doctor will make sure that your child is safe, healthy and growing well. The doctor will want to know about any diseases that run in the family. Your doctor will give you things you need to know to keep your child healthy. You will be asked many questions about your child, so be ready. The doctor will want to know about how well your child sleeps and eats for example. As your children get older, the...

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Is This An Emergency?

Health emergencies can be scary and stressful. Knowing what to do in an emergency can help you through it. The following signs and symptoms are examples of common emergency problems. These are only a few examples: Trouble catching your breath. Chest pain or tightness lasting two minutes or more. Upper stomach pain or pressure lasting two minutes or more. Passing out, sudden lightheaded or feeling of weakness in an arm or leg. Sudden changes in your sight. Unable to focus, changes in alertness or unusual...

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Adult Preventive Care Charts

Source: University Hospitals: Your Guide to Health Screenings by Age https://www.uhhospitals.org/services/primary-care/routine-care/your-guide-to-health-screenings-by-age
Overview of Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead is a naturally occurring metal that can cause negative health effects. People are exposed to lead by eating lead chips, ingesting contaminated food or water and breathing in lead dust. Children younger than 6 years are more likely to be exposed to lead dust due to their hand-to-mouth behavior. Many children ingest lead dust by putting objects such as toys and dirt in their mouth. Because of their developing nervous system, children younger than 6 years old are particularly vulnerable to the effects...
Complex Case Management Services

MDwise wants to help you stay healthy. MDwise members may be eligible for Population Health Management services through the care management department. Population Health Management is a way we try to help you have better health and quality of life by talking with you, sending you materials, or sending you texts about ways to stay healthy. The MDwise care management program can help you manage your health conditions. MDwise care managers help you and your doctor plan for your care. As your needs change, ...
Behavioral Health Resources

The focus of behavioral health is on our thoughts and emotions that impact our daily lives. Behavioral health refers to mental health disorders, substance use or misuse, life stress and crisis situations. Seeking care can be helpful for a wide range of problems such as life, family and personal issues, job stress, relationship issues and more. MDwise offers resources for you. You can easily find them on our HELPlink site at MDwise | HELPlink by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care In addition to...

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Benefits Beyond Health Insurance

SMOKE-free

Have you been wanting or trying to quit smoking, vaping or using tobacco? By quitting you are making positive steps towards a healthier life. Quitting is not easy, so do not give up, because with determination and support it is possible. It is never too late to quit and there are resources available to help you.

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WEIGHTwise

MDWise's WEIGHTwise program offers tracking tools, calculators, and other resources to help you control your weight.

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MDwiseREWARDS

MDwiseREWARDS is a rewards program for every MDwise member. You don’t have to sign up to earn dollars. You are automatically enrolled. Earn dollars for a variety of activities, like going to your doctor appointments. Then shop for gift cards with your dollars. Visit the MDwiseREWARDS page to learn more.

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Low-Cost Internet Service through HELPlink

Many internet providers across Indiana offer low-cost internet programs. MDwise members could qualify for these low-cost options. To find these programs in your area, visit HELPlink at MDwise.org/gethelp . If you do not have access to the internet, call customer service at 800-356-1204.

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Steps to Wellness

Make Sickle Cell Disease a Part of the Conversation With Your Doctor

By MDwise Chief Medical Director Jeffrey Wheeler, M.D., MDwise Equity Officer Anye Carson Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) can cause debilitating pain and can shorten a person’s life by 20 years or more. SCD is passed from parent to child. A mother or father can inherit the gene causing SCD (this is called “being a carrier”) and have no signs of SCD. If that person has a child with another carrier of that gene, the baby may be born with SCD. Sickle Cell Disease causes red blood cells to t...

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Advance Directives

Having an advance directive means that you have written down your wishes about medical treatment. This information can help others know what to do if you can no longer speak for yourself. A living will and a durable power of attorney for health care are the two main types of advance directives. What do advance directives cover? An advance directive may be important if you cannot communicate. This could happen if you are badly hurt or have a serious illness. Without a living will and a health care agent,...

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Breastfeeding

Breast milk is a great source of nutrition for your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about the first 6 months and continued breastfeeding with complementary foods up to 2 years or longer. Breastfeeding is good for both you and your baby. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies. As your baby grows, your breast milk will change to meet his or her nutritional needs. Breastfeeding can also h...

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ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Neurodevelopmental means having to do with the way the brain grows and develops. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be) or be overly active. ADHD Types and Symptoms Predominantly Inattentive Presentation: It...
Back On Track Health Fairs

The back-to-school season is upon us! MDwise is working hard to ensure that our members and the community have everything they need for a successful start to the new school year. MDwise is hosting Back on Track Health Fairs offering free vaccinations, lead testing, health screenings and more to all attendees. Our community partners including the Indiana Department of Health and county health departments help to provide dental education, lead testing and more. MDwise provides a free meal for a...
Sun Safety

When kids are outdoors, it's important to protect their skin from too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UV rays), which can lead to skin cancer, skin damage, aging and eye injury. Here are some sun care tips to keep in mind: Use Sunscreen Experts recommend that all kids — no matter their skin tone — wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Whatever sunscreen you choose, make sure it's broad-spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB rays) and if kids are in or near wa...