If you have any of the following health problems, you can join Care-ADVANTAGE®:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asthma is a health concern which is increasing in children by an average of 4.3% a year. Also;
According to National Health Interview Survey, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC
Although asthma cannot be prevented it can be controlled. Due to the impact this disease has on our members, ADVANTAGE has developed the Asthma Self Management Program.
Asthma Educational Material Spring Focus on Asthma Summer Focus on Asthma Fall Focus on Asthma Winter Focus on Asthma
Top of Page
COPD stands for; C = Chronic O = Obstructive P = Pulmonary D = Disease
COPD includes two lung conditions; Chronic bronchitis occurs when the lining of the airway gets red and full of mucus. Mucus can clog the airways and make it hard to breathe Emphysema happens when the air sacs at the end of the airways break down. Air can’t pass through damaged air sacs, which makes it hard to breathe.
Although COPD is a chronic condition there are several ways you and your doctor can help you feel better, live a more active life and slow the damage to your lungs.
COPD Educational Material Spring Focus on COPD Summer Focus on COPD Fall Focus on COPD Winter Focus on COPD
Heart failure is a major and growing public health problem in the United States. In 2003, heart failure affected 5 million people and the estimated cost for 2006 is nearly $30 billion. Heart failure is the most common Medicare hospital discharge diagnosis, and more Medicare dollars are spent for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure than for any other diagnosis.
With appropriate drug therapy, diet, exercise and education, member's quality of life can be positively impacted and may prevent hospitalizations.
CHF Educational Material Spring Focus on CHF Summer Focus on CHF Fall Focus on CHF Winter Focus on CHF
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. That is about 29% of all U.S. deaths. Heart disease is a term that includes several more specific heart conditions. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack.
The risk of coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control those adverse factors that put people at greater risk for heart disease and heart attack. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack, calling 911 right away, and getting to a hospital are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have had a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of future events.
ADVANTAGE Health Solutions has developed the Coronary Artery Disease Management Program for our members who have CAD. This program is designed to promote preventative health activities which can reduce negative health outcomes.
CAD Educational Material Spring Focus on CAD Summer Focus on CAD Fall Focus on CAD Winter Focus on CAD
According to the Indiana State Department of Health;
ADVANTAGE has developed a Diabetes Management Program to reach out to our members who have diabetes and to promote preventative screenings and education to improve better health outcomes.
Diabetes Educational Material - Type I Cooking for Kids Identifying Yourself and Managing School Recordkeeping and Eating Healthy Sports, Exercise, and Sick Days
Diabetes Educational Material - Type II Spring Focus on Type II Summer Focus on Type II Fall Focus on Type II Winter Focus on Type II
Hypertension is known as the silent killer. Statistics from the CDC state;
Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. The ADVANTAGE Hypertension Management Program is designed to engage and educate our members on how to manage their condition and improve their health outcomes.
Hypertension Educational Material Spring and Summer Focus on Hypertension Fall and Winter Focus on Hypertension
Migraine is a common, debilitating, recurrent disorder that affects over 28 million Americans. Given that migraine affects approximately 12% of the US population, the impact of migraine on managed care organizations, providers, members and employers is significant:
Treatment with migraine specific medications early in the pain phase has been shown to be associated with significantly higher pain free response, less disability, fewer missed days of work and school and fewer ER visits. Migraine prevention may reduce the frequency, severity and duration, and improve functional impairment and response to migraine medications.
Migraine Educational Material Spring and Summer Focus on Migraines Fall and Winter Focus on Migraines
