Well Aware for Targeted Conditions
Control Your Condition
Understanding and managing your condition is vital to your overall health and well-being. CIGNA Well Aware for Better Health® gives you personalized support and a wide selection of proven tools to help you manage ten common medical conditions that we call Targeted Conditions. Well Aware also helps you develop a detailed plan with your doctor to address the significant health issues that can affect people with these conditions. Depending on your diagnosis, we'll help you to:
- make simple changes that can help ease your symptoms
- be sure you're taking your medication appropriately
- know when to visit your doctor
- successfully manage your condition along with any other health conditions you may have
The personalized support you deserve.
The Well Aware Targeted Conditions program was developed using nationally recognized resources such as the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality. It is updated to reflect the most current research and practices to be clinically effective.
This strong foundation enables us to work with you and your doctor to provide you with personalized support, including:
- access to a personal, experienced registered nurse to call for guidance and support
- educational materials
- reminders of important screenings, tests and exams
What are the Targeted Conditions?
Acid-related Stomach Disorders
Acid-related stomach disorders, sometimes referred to as dyspepsia or peptic ulcer disease, are described as a pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of the stomach. Often dyspepsia is caused by a stomach ulcer or acid reflux disease.
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disturbance that causes an irregular, and sometimes very fast, heartbeat. It occurs when the upper chambers of the heart, called the atria, contract in a rapid, uncoordinated way. The most serious complication of atrial fibrillation is a stroke caused by a blood clot in the brain.
Decubitus Ulcers
Decubitus ulcers, also known as pressure sores or bed sores, are areas of injured skin and tissue over bony parts of the body. Sitting or lying in one position for too long initiates the skin breakdown. This constant pressure reduces the blood supply under the skin, and when the blood flow becomes too low, a sore may form.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Symptoms include pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons found in a defined pattern known as "tender points" and are associated with widespread aching, stiffness and fatigue that comes and goes. Many individuals with fibromyalgia have symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and irritable bowel syndrome.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is one of the three main types of viruses that can infect the liver. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that impairs the organ from performing its normal function of breaking down waste products in the blood. Hepatitis C is usually spread through contact with blood products, like being stuck accidentally with a used needle, sharing IV drug needles, getting tattoos from contaminated needles or receiving a blood transfusion before 1992. The virus may also be sexually transmitted or spread by sharing razors or toothbrushes with an infected individual. Many individuals with hepatitis C do not show any symptoms for several years.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term that covers two specific disorders: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease is an inflammation that can affect the entire gastrointestinal track. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum. Both conditions are chronic. When active, the symptoms are similar: abdominal pain and swelling, weight loss, fatigue, and blood or mucus in bowel movements.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-lasting problem of the large intestine associated with a specific cluster of chronic abdominal symptoms, including painful cramps, altered bowel habits and gaseousness, in the absence of organic pathology.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that causes the breakdown of the cartilage in joints. The aim of treatment is to keep the joint working by reducing strain and by relieving pain, stiffness and swelling.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease marked by a decrease in the amount of bone tissue, which produces brittle, fragile bones that fracture easily. Most individuals have no symptoms until their bones break. Sometimes early in the disease, individuals may have a backache and become round shouldered.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is an uncontrollable leaking of urine from the bladder. There are several possible causes such as torn or damaged pelvic muscles, enlarged prostate gland, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, over-consumption or infection.
For more information, or to find out if you qualify, call Member Services at the toll-free telephone number on your CIGNA HealthCare ID card.
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