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Women not only play a key role in our communities but also their own well-being. Regular health check-ups are a vital part of a healthy life. Let’s empower the women around us to take charge of their health and schedule their regular visits to their doctors and dentists today. Routine check-ups are not just about addressing existing health issues; they are also crucial for preventing potential problems and maintaining overall well-being. These check-ups provide an opportunity to discuss any changes, rec...

Details about your health are personal. MDwise does all we can to protect your privacy. We make sure your health records and personal information about you are kept safe. Only staff who need to see your files to help you can get them. Even then, our staff sign statements promising not to share information about you. Our doctors follow these rules, too. If other people ask us for your records, you must give written permission first. The only time we do not check with you first is when someone has a need ...

At MDwise, we strive to help you stay healthy and receive the best care possible. Our Quality Improvement program is always looking for new ways to help you improve your health. All MDwise members deserve health services that are high quality, safe and culturally appropriate. MDwise gathers information from claims, member surveys, and provider surveys to understand what areas may need improvement. This also helps us to work with doctors to make changes and provide more information for members. In the pa...

Please call MDwise customer service at 1-800-356-1204 to update your contact information. Please call if you have recently moved or changed phone numbers. Your contact information may be your: Home phone number. Cell phone number. Address. Email address. It is also important that you contact your Division of Family Resources to update your contact information. You don’t want to miss out on updates for other possible benefits. Contact your local DFR by visiting: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/about-dfr/cont...

It’s not always easy to see when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. If you drink alcohol to cope with problems or to avoid feeling bad, you may have a problem with alcohol. Alcohol abuse can sneak up on you. It’s important to know the warning signs. Signs of at-risk drinking include: Feeling guilty or ashamed about your drinking. Lying to others or hiding your drinking habits. Having friends or family members who are worried about your drinking. Needing t...

What is Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? SUD is when someone keeps using a substance even though it causes problems. These problems can be physical dependence, risky use, social problems and loss of control. There are 10 types of substances that can cause SUD. Alcohol Caffeine Cannabis (including edibles) Hallucinogens (LSD or “acid”, mushrooms) Inhalants (sniffing, huffing, bagging) Opioids (fentanyl, heroin, opium and prescription opioids) Sedatives (tranquilizers) Hypnotics or anxiolytics (“benzos”) Sti...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP provides food assistance to low- and no-income people and families. It is a federal program administered by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; however, benefits are disbursed at the state level. In Indiana, the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is responsible for proper distribution in each county. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and is accepted at most grocer...

Stress is something some people feel when things change or get tough. It can be good or bad. For example, when you bring home a new baby, you might feel both happy and worried. As a new parent, you want to do everything right, which helps keep you and the baby safe. But if you keep feeling worried and can't relax, that's bad stress. Some things that make us feel stressed are work, money, family duties and health worries. When we're stressed, our bodies react in different ways. We might feel really tired...