Does your address put you at risk for surgery?
(Grand Rapids, Mich. - June 9, 2011)
Smart Health Facts put excellent, affordable health care within reach
As part of our mission to provide all people access to affordable and excellent health care, our primary concern is your health and safety. That's why we've added online "
Smart Health Facts" about more than a dozen surgical procedures to
priorityhealth.com.
Are you in a "surgery zone?"
Treatments for many conditions vary from one region of the country to another. In many cases, you may be more likely to have surgery just because you live in a certain part of Michigan, where surgical treatments are more prevalent.
Our online Smart Health facts provide you with information to discuss with your doctor to get the best health results. They describe surgery, its risks and many treatment alternatives that may help you avoid the inconvenience and expense of surgery. And they link to expert, in-depth information as well as our online surgery decision-support tool that's helped thousands of Priority Health members. Topics include:
- Back surgery
- C-section
- Colonoscopy
- Ear tube surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hip replacement
- Hysterectomy
- Knee arthroscopy
- Knee replacement
- Shoulder replacement
- Tonsillectomy
- Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)
- Weight-loss surgery (bariatric)
The care you need, when you need it
When you choose Priority Health, you'll get a better value because we're committed to helping our members stay healthy, have a good health care experience and save money.
