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What Members Have to Say

It's not just the numbers that tell a story of success. Members who participate in health screenings consistently reach out to their human resources teams in thanks. Thank you to our clients for sharing these wonderful stories with us here at Meritain Health.

Changing Lives:

"I just wanted to let you know that when I got my report back, it said that I should talk to the doctor about my iron level. I was scheduled for a doctor's appointment already so I brought it up. He tested me and my iron is very low. I have been taking iron pills & will be rechecked for my iron level on February 28. They can't figure out what is taking the iron out of my system. Since then they have been running tests & they think I might be allergic to gluten & my body is not absorbing nutrients right. Just wanted to let you know that the program gave me a warning of something I would never have thought of to test."
- Meritain Health Member

"My husband and I got our results back. We found out that my husband has Graves disease. He has been to the doctor for testing and hopefully get the medication that is needed. Our doctors were very impressed with the blood tests that were offered through the insurance company. My husband just thought he was not feeling good because of stress or whatever else and would have not gone for any tests. We want to say Thank you for offering the blood work. I believe it will save us a lot of medical bills and more medical problems in the future."
- Meritain Health Member

"I have been talking with a nutritionist named Julie. She does a GREAT job. I think the name of the course I am doing is weight management. I am really enjoying it. I have learned a lot of great tips of how to help stay on track with your weight and make you feel good. Good food choices. Like I told Julie: I don't consider myself severely overweight, I am looking for ways to eat better and tips to make better food choices. I'm also trying to get myself more motivated to work out. Thought I would share the information."
- Meritain Health Member

"I joined LA Fitness and during the fit program I went from a size 10/12 to a size 6 and lost 15 lbs. I am currently doing weight training and cardio every other day. When you allowed for us to take the free health screening I found out that my bad cholesterol was high. I thought I was doing great in my mind. Just within 30 days by changing my diet and exercise program I was able to bring it down 30 points. All other categories of that testing were excellent. I am still very diligent at the gym and with my diet. I plan on taking another cholesterol test mid-June and expect it to go down even more. I am trying to do this myself without medications. So many of them can cause other problems."
- Meritain Health Member

"The last note made me want to share my little story with you. I also did the Healthy Merits for insurance purposes only because 6 months prior I had a full physical. My doctor said everything was fine with my blood work. So when I went for the Healthy Merits blood work and received the results I was shocked. My good cholesterol was low and my bad cholesterol was high, my sugar was also high - the bottom line was I was a candidate for a stroke or diabetes. I lost my sister at age 60 last year from cancer and when I told my nieces about the blood work they freaked out. They told me no way were they going to lose me too so I had better do something about it. I have started a strict diet and walking around the building for exercise. So far I have lost 10lbs (have a lot more to go) but at least I got started. Thank you for the Healthy Merits program and I can not wait to start the Fit program in June. Without it I would have been in big trouble. Thank you."
- Meritain Health Member

"I wanted to let you know how much the Healthy Merits program has been helping so far this year. I'm a US NAVY Submarine Veteran and therefore use the VA Medical Center as my health provider. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes back in September 2001, since then I have been on a regiment of medications to keep my blood glucose levels stable. I wasn't taking good care of myself with diet and exercise and therefore my doctor was having a hard time stabilizing my blood glucose levels.

Last year, I was told by my doctor that if I didn't start doing something about my diet and exercise I would be taking insulin shots to control my diabetes. Well, long story short, I decided I needed to do something and soon. I wasn't getting any younger! So, during the Fit Program we have, I started a diet and exercise regimen. Which to be perfectly honest was not easy for me, because I hated exercise and dieting! I began to feel better and was losing weight and my blood glucose levels were becoming more stable. I was seeing a nutritionist and the pharmacist review my blood work monthly to see if the medication I was on were working also. I have been following this program since.

I am proud to let you know I went from taking 7 different pills, multiple times a day, to now taking ½ of one, once a day. My stamina has increased and I feel ten times better. When I had the blood work done for the Healthy Merits I was so proud to see normal levels for my Blood Glucose; my Cholesterol (which at one point was nearly as high as my Credit Score, Yikes!) my Triglycerides and my Blood Pressure. I am so happy and feel so much better now! I am looking forward to this year's Fit Program. The Healthy Merits program and the Fit Program have been very beneficial for me.

Just a little side note, this week is Ride Your Bicycle to Work week and tomorrow is Ride Your Bicycle to Work Day! I'm going to try to ride my bicycle to and from the Bank tomorrow to make the regular deposit.

Thank you."
- Meritain Health Member

"Good day! I received my results from Healthy Merits and they were not good. I knew I had high cholesterol but had no idea my levels were dangerously high! I immediately made an appointment to see my personal physician and I will most likely have to go on medication.

I know a lot of folks are wary of the process as was I initially. But I am lucky that my common sense prevailed and realized this is my health, my life. 5 minutes is all this process takes and it can mean the difference between life and death. Literally. I hope the employees that have not gone will see the light and do what is right--for them-not the company."
- Meritain Health Member

"Thank you for giving us the resources and for helping us to make changes to our lives."
- Meritain Health Member

How is Healthy Merits^SM related to the Meritain Health for Life Program? The Meritain Health For Life Program combines the Healthy Merits Managed Metrics program and our standard medical offering to provide access for more clients and members to benefit from creating their own, personal clinical baselines. The program not only exposes potential cost savings for health plans, but uncovers medical conditions for members while they're still asymptomatic. Early detection and treatment of chronic disease not only saves money, it betters the lives of our members. The program is quick and easy to administer. Our clients appreciate the professionalism and expertise of the screening staff. The results are incredible. Learn more today. Call us at 1.800.242.6226 or e-mail sales@meritain.com for more information.

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