Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance
Checklist for a healthier you
Learn about five simple ways you can maintain good health throughout the year.
Colorectal screening
Routine screening can find precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
Screening is crucial because when found early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.
Consult our decision guide to determine if you should have a colorectal screening and to learn more about your colon cancer screening options.
Download guide | Español
COPD
The COPD Action Plan was created to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease follow treatment, stay alert to signs and symptoms, and take timely actions to address problems.
If you have COPD, you can complete the action plan with your healthcare provider and bring it to your appointments. You can also post the action plan somewhere you can easily see it and use it to monitor your symptoms daily.
Download action plan | Español
Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a common disease, yet every individual needs unique care. People with diabetes and their families are encouraged to learn as much as possible about the latest medical therapies and approaches, as well as healthy lifestyle choices. Good communication with a team of experts can help you feel in control and respond to changing needs. Click on the links below to download tools and resources for staying in control of your diabetes. If you have questions about how to manage your diabetes, please ask your healthcare team.
- What is diabetes: English | Español
- Pattern management with diabetes: English | Español
- How to inject insulin with a pen: English | Español
- How to inject insulin with a syringe: English | Español
- Common medications for diabetes: English | Español
- Diabetes resources for patients: English | Español
- Food portions and diabetes: English | Español
- Guide to insulin: English | Español
- Meal planning for diabetes: English | Español
- Low blood sugar: English | Español
- Safe sharps: English | Español
- Steps for checking blood sugar: English | Español
- What do to when you are sick: English | Español
- Blood sugar log: English | Español
- Checking ketones if you have type 1 diabetes: English | Español
- Diabetes preparedness plan: English | Español
- Understanding A1C: English | Español
- Online diabetes support class: English
- Diabetes care card: English | Español
HealthAccess
BSWQA HealthAccess is a member service that assists enrollees in finding a doctor and getting answers to general health questions.
This service is available from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, seven days a week.
Call 844.BSW.QLTY (279-7589) for more information
Heart failure
The Heart Failure Action Plan was created to help people with heart failure to follow treatment plans, stay alert to signs and symptoms and take timely actions to address problems. If you have heart failure, you can complete the action plan with your healthcare provider and bring it to your appointments.
You can also post the action plan somewhere you can easily see it and use it to monitor your symptoms daily.
Download action plan | Español
Tips to lower medication costs
Don’t pay more for your medications than you need to. The tips listed below may help you save money.
Download guide
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Urinary incontinence guide
Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of urine and can range from an occasional leakage of urine to a complete inability to hold any urine.
Urinary incontinence may be treated with pelvic floor physical therapy, pessary or surgery.
Download our guide
Where to go for care
When it comes to knowing where to go for care, we want to help you make a choice that best fits your health needs—whether it be routine care, common illnesses, a minor emergency or a life-threatening condition.
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