Healthy Together
The State of Ohio is offering the Healthy Together program at no cost for employees, spouses and their dependent children (Note: dependent children is limited to those ages 5-18 who have asthma or diabetes) enrolled in the Ohio Health Plan. The Healthy Together program is for those living with (click on a topic for more information):
As a part of the Healthy Together program, you have access to specialized on-line tools that will provide you with useful information on your condition and how to improve your quality of life.
Asthma
Asthma is a disease that affects more than 20 million people in the United States. Individuals with asthma may experience a wide range of symptoms that can vary from occasional coughing to severe attacks of shortness of breath and wheezing. While the symptoms are similar, each person with asthma can be unique in how their symptoms present themselves and the response to them. The goal of this program is to help people with asthma breathe their best.
Get specific information on asthma by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Cancer
Cancer is a very serious disease that affects people in multiple ways. Those affected should familiarize themselves on the proper care and management of their illness including treatment options, managing side effects such as pain and fatigue, good nutrition, having supportive care, communicating with others, and dealing with emotional, financial and legal concerns. In most cases, treatment for cancer can greatly improve the quality of life, and in some cases, cure the disease.
Get specific information on cancer by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Approximately 16 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of COPD and as many as 16 million more may be undiagnosed. Most of these individuals suffer from a combination of diseases of the lung such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, which cause inflammation and destruction within the lungs and make it difficult to breathe. Smoking causes up to 90 percent of COPD cases in this country. Healthy Together helps enhance the quality of life for individuals with this condition through smoking cessation, medication management, exercise, breathing exercise and oxygen therapy education and support.
Get specific information on COPD by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Cardiac
One in five women and one in five men have some form of cardiac disease. The impact of this will only increase as Americans age. Common heart conditions and risk factors include coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure (CHF), high blood pressure and high cholesterol. All of these conditions, like other chronic illnesses, can significantly affect a person's life. Daily weighing, physical activity, medication and food choices are very important to feeling your best if you have cardiac disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Healthy Together understands the impact of living with an illness requiring such close monitoring and helps people understand how daily monitoring can help them feel their best and reduce their risk factor for future heart problems.
Get specific information on heart disease (CAD) and heart failure(CHF) by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing threats to Americans. The number of people living with diabetes continues to increase every day. Nearly 24 million people have diabetes, many of whom do not yet realize they have the disease. Healthy Together helps people living with diabetes balance daily choices in order to feel their best and prevent long-term complications.
Get specific information on type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Low Back Pain
Chronic Low Back Pain can happen for many reasons, including injury, faulty posture and degeneration of the different parts of the spinal column. It is an issue for many employees who need to stand on their feet for a majority of the workday. It affects up to 80 percent of the working population at least once in their lifetime, and is the leading cause of workplace disability.
Get specific information on low back pain by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Obesity
Being obese means having so much body fat that your health is in danger. Having too much body fat can lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and stroke. Because of these risks, it is important to lose weight even if you do not feel bad now. It is hard to change eating habits and exercise habits. But you can do it if you make a plan.
Get specific information on obesity by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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Renal Disease
Having chronic kidney disease means that for some time your kidneys have not been working the way they should. Your kidneys have the important job of filtering your blood. They remove waste products and extra fluid and flush them from your body as urine. When your kidneys do not work right, wastes build up in your blood and make you sick. There are things you can do to slow or stop the damage to your kidneys. Taking medicines and making some lifestyle changes can help you manage your disease and feel better.
Get specific information on renal disease by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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End Stage Renal Disease
Acute renal failure means that your kidneys have suddenly stopped working. Normally, the kidneys filter wastes and help balance water, salt, and mineral (electrolyte) levels in the blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, fluids, and electrolytes build up in your body. This can cause life-threatening problems.
Get specific information on end stage renal disease by accessing APS’ Knowledgebase.
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