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Arizona Care Network’s broad network of high-quality providers collaborate for your best care. Our free Care Coordination services help with the challenges that impact your health. Together with your provider, ACN can improve your health and deliver a better healthcare experience. Best of all, there’s never a bill for Care Coordination services for patients who qualify.
ACN is building a better state of care
Arizona Care Network (ACN) is a group of doctors and other healthcare providers who work together to improve healthcare and reduce costs by actively coordinating care for our patients.
Our Promise: The Quadruple Aim
We are 5,500 doctors in 1,800 care locations, all committed care that meets ACN’s high standards for quality and outcomes. Our services help doctors coordinate your care, even if you see multiple providers. This leads to better outcomes.
We know you have many choices and we must earn your loyalty. We’ll help remove some of the headaches of healthcare. Our Care Coordination team can guide you through any personal roadblocks to achieving your best health. Online tools help you find the right in-network provider for your needs.
Consumer experts agree, when you want to save money on healthcare, choose a provider who is in your network. And with ACN, your providers work as a team to manage your care efficiently and reduce costly duplication of services.
Because our doctors and other care givers need to be healthy themselves to deliver good healthcare, we support them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the modern healthcare environment.
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Friendship is good for your health! Research suggests maintaining strong friendships can even help you cope with stress more effectively.
This #DayofFriendship, reach out to your closest friends to let them know you are thinking about them. ❤️
Here's How Friendships Help Boost Health
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From helping you quit smoking to giving you space to vent, friendship has a whole bunch of health benefits.Do you have concerns about sending your children back to school during this phase of the pandemic? If so, check out this great resource from our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups on the different things you can have your kids do at home and at school to keep your family healthy this school year.
Staying Healthy This School Year
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Dr. Kimberly Hart, DO with Mercy Medical Group, shares some insight on how to keep kids healthy this school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Thanks for sharing!
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As your little ones return to school, get them into a quality bedtime routine by trying the Healthy Children's 3 B's: brush, book, and bed. An established routine ensures your kids catch all the 😴 they need for a productive school week.Get your little ones to bed with a nighttime routine they can depend on!
Remember, the last thing to touch the teeth before bed is the toothbrush! 🦷
Read aloud together for at least 15 minutes! Reading helps improve your child's language development and social-emotional skills. 📖
Set regular bedtimes and stick to them. 🛏
Learn more about establishing good night routines:https://healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/Brush-Book-Bed.aspx
Care coordination services give you individual support from Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Behavioral Health Coaches who help you follow your doctor’s care plan to achieve your best health. Learn more about the roles of our care coordination team here: bit.ly/2UrWkgD
As we age, joint pain is common in the hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, neck, wrists and hands. Our partners at Abrazo Community Health Network have provided 11 useful do's and don'ts if you are experiencing joint pain. Check out their tips at the link below to manage your pain and keep your body feeling healthy.Joint pain is a common condition in adults over 40 years old. If you have joint pain, whether it’s in your hip, knee, shoulders, elbows, neck, wrists, or hands, here are some dos and don’ts that can help you manage and/or treat your condition. bit.ly/3dPEmv6 #AbrazoStrong #GoodyearAZ #GlendaleAZ #PhoenixAZ #orthopedics #Kneepain #hippain
3,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses annually. When you live in a dry state, it is important to be hyper-aware of the signs of dehydration to protect yourself and others. Stay fully hydrated and out of the emergency room this summer by using the tips in the article below.💦👇
Beat the Heat: Stay Hydrated this Summer - AZ Care Network
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As the summer temperatures rise, so does your risk of dehydration. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 3,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses annu...
Although it is usually better to get the nutrients you need from food, your doctor may recommend certain supplements if your body is missing important vitamins or minerals.
Learn more about key vitamins and minerals for adults over age 51 in the article below from the National Institute on Aging - NIH. Talk to your doctor to find out if supplements are right for you.
Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults
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Older adults may have different vitamin and mineral needs than younger adults. Find recommended amounts and information on calcium, sodium, vitamin D, and more.
There are over 100 thousand car crashes annually in Arizona, making it extremely important that all passengers are strapped in correctly when you're on the move.
Get important car seat safety tips from a certified child passenger safety technician at Phoenix Children's in the article below.Christina Tijerina, a certified child passenger safety technician at Phoenix Children’s, offers 7 common car seat mistakes families should avoid to ensure the safest possible ride for their children: bit.ly/2SEA3eM
People living with chronic pain may be prescribed opioids as part of their treatment plan. If you or someone you love are prescribed medication, it is important to understand the risks and benefits.
Download our opioid toolkit to get valuable resources to effectively manage opioid prescriptions, lifestyle changes that can help manage pain, ways to save money on medication, and more. - bit.ly/3hRexNG
Are you wanting to add more physical activity into your week, but aren't sure where to begin? The American Heart Association shared great tips in the post below on how you can get motivated to get moving!
Start a new fitness habit today to keep yourself healthy.
Check out this helpful information from our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups sharing facts you may not know about Tetanus.
It is recommended that adults get a TDAP booster every 10 years to keep themselves protected against this life-threatening disease.
4 Things Adults Should Know About Tetanus
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Knowing the causes and signs of tetanus, as well as the appropriate cadence for vaccinations, can help you prevent this painful and potentially fatal condition. Dr. John Martinez, urgent care physicia...Thanks for sharing!
Arizona Care Network - ACN updated their info in the about section.
50 million adults in the U.S. struggle with chronic pain. Get an Arizona doctor's non-medication recommendations to manage pain in the article below.
If chronic pain is limiting your day-to-day life, we encourage you to talk to your doctor about the treatment options in the article to identify what will work best for you.
From a Doctor: Non-Medication Methods to Manage Chronic Pain - AZ Care Network
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If chronic pain is limiting your day-to-day life, talk to your doctor about these non-medication options for treating pain.
DID YOU KNOW? July 2nd was the day Congress actually voted to free the U.S. from British rule. John Hancock wrote the first signature on the Declaration of Independence on July 4th in order to spread the word.
We hope everyone has a fantastic holiday weekend celebrating the 4th of July. 🇺🇸🎆
Annual visits are key to keeping your children healthy. Get resources to track your child's developmental milestones and learn more about well-child visits. - bit.ly/3w2WTKz
Cross Well-Child Visits Off Your To-do List This Summer - AZ Care Network
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It is important now more than ever for you to get your children caught up on well child exams and recommended vaccines for their age group.
