The Importance of Preventive Health Care
Remember the old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This can be especially true when it comes to preventive health care. And, better health may lower your health care costs. Maintaining or improving your health is important; and a focus on regular preventive care, along with following the advice of your doctor, can help you stay healthy. Routine checkups and screenings can help you avoid serious health problems, allowing you and your doctor to work as a team to manage your overall health.
What exactly is preventive care?
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Disease Prevention
Many serious health conditions develop over time, but they can be delayed or prevented if you know your risks and make healthy changes in your lifestyle. Knowing your risk factors, family history, and living an active lifestyle can reduce your risk and increase your quality of life.
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| Talking With Your Doctor | Women's Preventive Health |
| Healthy Pregnancy | Men's Preventive Health |
| Smoking/Tobacco Use Cessation | Children's Preventive Health |
Disease management
Are you currently living with a asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure or one of the many other disease states? The good news is, with proper medical management and a healthy lifestyle, you can be in control and achieve a postive quality of life. Click on the topic below to learn more.
| Cancer | Diabetes | Heart Health |
| Asthma & Allergy |
Personal Health Support with Disease Management Program
If you're dealing with complex health care needs or living with a chronic condition such as asthma, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure or diabetes, it can be difficult to sort through all the available information to make informed decisions. Click HERE for more information.
Pharmacy management
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Resources
Phone numbers and websites abound for MPS employees. Categories include general health and well-being, aging, AIDS and HIV, Alzheimer's, arthritis, cancer, caregiver advocacy, children's health, chronic pain, complementary medicine, dental, diabetes, epilepsy, fertility, fitness, headache, hearing, heart, lung, mental health, multiple sclerosis, nutrition, osteoporosis, Parkinson's, sleep, stroke, substance abuse, thyroid, urological, vision, women's health and more.