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Health Information for Families

Health Information for FamiliesThis information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional before starting any new treatment or with any questions you have regarding a medical condition.

Hormones, Nutrition and Metabolism Health Guide

This collection focuses on conditions related to hormones, nutrition and/or metabolism. Many of these conditions are aligned to the ICD-9 codes 240-279. These comprehensive and concise factsheets are physician-reviewed and reflect the most current, evidence-based information. Relevant sources are provided for each fact sheet.

Brain Tumor Health Guide

This is a comprehensive reference guide to more than 100 health and medical conditions. In addition to general medical information, each report features practical information ranging from making informed health decisions to “Living with” a particular medical condition. Each report has been physician-reviewed to ensure medical accuracy and timeliness.

Prenatal Screeings Guide

Pregnancy can be an exciting time for expectant parents; it can also be a time of concern over the health of the baby. Medical technology has led to the development of many prenatal screening tools, which are used to identify mothers and babies who are at an increased risk for developing a disease or condition.

Medical Screenings for Newborns: Know Your Options

Most parents would embrace the opportunity to test their newborn for a life-threatening disease, especially if early detection meant avoiding serious health problems. Expanded newborn screening is a test that surprisingly few parents have heard about and few pediatricians use. But for approximately $25.00, your baby can be screened for 30 inherited conditions, all of which are treatable if caught early in life.

Kids' and Teens' Health

The Kids' and Teens' Health Center features information for children, teens and parents on a variety of health topics including first aid and safety, nutrition, mental health and more.

Parents' Health Guide

The Parents' Health Guide is a comprehensive and concise quick-reference guide to health conditions and medical procedures affecting children and teenagers. The authors and physician reviewers have provided up-to-date information that is consistent with consensus interpretations for accuracy and practical considerations

Navigating the Healthcare System

Good health is important to everyone. And our new Healthcare Center is just the tool you need to make better informed decisions about your own care and coverage. You can navigate the system—and we can help.