Information is useful whether you are dealing with a new diagnosis or a chronic disease
that is requiring adapting your lifestyle. You can use the resources below to learn
about your condition, prepare to ask questions when you visit your provider, or to
help you and your family best manage your condition.
Health Tradition offers a voluntary Condition Management Program for members. It is designed to give you the tools and information you need to better manage your condition and achieve more optimal health.
Allergy
Find information on allergies, allergy symptoms and allergy relief.
Asthma
Asthma occurs when the airways in your lungs (bronchial tubes) become inflamed and
constricted. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and your airways produce extra
mucus that blocks your airways. Signs and symptoms of asthma range from minor wheezing to
life-threatening asthma attacks.
Back Pain
Back pain is a common complaint. Four out of five people in the United States will
experience low back pain at least once during their lives. It's one of the most common
reasons people go to the doctor or miss work.
Cancer
Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development
of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy
normal body tissue. Cancer also has the ability to spread throughout your body.
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. But survival rates
are improving for many types of cancer thanks to improvements in cancer screening and
cancer treatment.
Coronary Artery Disease
Your coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood,
oxygen and nutrients. When these arteries become damaged or diseased — usually due to a
buildup of fatty deposits called plaques — it's known as coronary artery disease.
Diabetes
Find diabetes information — types of diabetes, diabetes symptoms, diabetes treatment
and strategies for managing your blood sugar.
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Heart Failure
Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), means your heart can't
pump enough blood to meet your body's needs. Over time, conditions such as coronary
artery disease or high blood pressure gradually leave your heart too weak or stiff to
fill and pump efficiently.
Mental Health
Find information on mental health and mental illness, specific disorders and mental health treatments