Stop Smoking Now!

Are you finally ready to quit smoking? Are you looking for some help or someone to talk to about quitting? UPHP and your local health departments are teaming up to give you the help you need to quit smoking. It’s easy as 1-2-3.

1)   Call you local health department to receive
     a copy of the Upper Peninsula Quit
     Smoking Guide.

2)   Call the “I’d Rather Cope Than Smoke!”
     program at 1-800-834-4731 to talk to a
     counselor about:
           a) medication that can make it easier to
               quit.
           b) coping with situations that tempt
               you to smoke
           c) breaking that smoking habit

3)   Call you local health department for the
       Smoker’s Quit Kit. This kit will guide you
       step-by-step and provide you with useful
       tips to become smoke free.

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New Membership Cards

UPHP now has new membership cards. The new cards are your medical card and pharmacy card on one card. When you receive your new card, please throw away your old cards. Also, always bring your Medicaid, medical and pharmacy cards with you to your appointments.

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Do you have Questions or Concerns about your Health?

You can call CareLink^SM BirthLine^SM at 1-800-835-2556 from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., seven days a week. (An answering service is open from 9 p.m. - 7 a.m.)

CareLink^SM and BirthLine^SM are not intended to replace or question the diagnosis or treatment of your doctor. Information given is based on established standards and practices.

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Being Prepared for Your Doctor Appointment

Being prepared for each appointment can help yo get better medical care and lead to a satisfying experience for you and your doctor. Here are some things you can do that will make you prepared.

• Pay attention to how you are feeling. Write down any symptoms.
• Write down all of your questions.
• List all of the medicines you are taking.
• Give your doctor your list of medicines and questions.
• Be honest with your doctor and listen to what he or she is saying.
• Take someone with you. They can help you remember directions the doctor gives you.
• Ask questions. If you are unclear of what the doctor tells you, ask for a better explanation.
• Always bring your Medicaid and UPHP medical cards to your appointments.
• Ask for how much time you are scheduled. If you think you need more time request it.
• If you can’t make it to an appointment, please call as soon as you can to reschedule.
• Always bring your child’s immunization record to each visit, no matter where your child receives their immunizations!

Being prepared for your appointments can ease your mind. It can also make your visit a valuable experience.

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Diabetes Information

For important diabetes information contact the Diabetes Outreach Network at:

U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network
102 W. Washington St., Suite 232
Marquette, MI  49855

906-228-9203
1-800-369-9522

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