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AvMed has the tools, references and resources that keep you up-to-date on the latest medical information, especially as it relates to your individual health care issues. Stay connected to stay healthy!

Nurse On-Call
Now, more than ever, health improvement is only a telephone call away. Whether you want to speak to a registered nurse on staff at AvMed or listen to an audio tape from our health library, AvMed's On Call is ready to help you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Just dial the toll-free number: 888-866-5432 or send a secure message online.

If you would like a hard copy of any of the documents under Screening or Guidelines and Standards, please call Member Services at 1-800-882-8633. TDD/TTY users in Miami may call 305-671-4948. In all other areas, please call 1-877-442-8633. TDD/TTY assistance is available 24 hours day, 7 days a week. You may also e-mail your request to members@avmed.org

Screening
AvMed motivates members to take an active role in their wellness, encouraging them to get the proper age-specific and gender-specific screenings and immunizations to prevent health problems in the future. We regularly send reminders, incentives and contest information to generate excitement and engage members in their health. Wellness and prevention information is promoted through mailings and in our award-winning member magazine, mailed to members' homes on a quarterly basis.

Guidelines and Standards
AvMed has been actively involved in the development and dissemination of standards, guidelines, and related documents for use by AvMed's network practitioners and AvMed's members. These documents contain current information related to clinical practice. It is a convenient and important resource for all health care professionals who care for AvMed members.



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iHealthRecord
A secure and confidential interactive record that keeps all your health information organized, accurate and in one place.

The following personalized tools are available to current members in the secure My Account area under My Health Tools

Audio Health Library
The Audio Health Library is a telephone based audio text health information system designed to provide callers with general information and education on a wide variety of health care topics. Library material is oriented to home treatment, education and prevention; it contains an extensive inventory of general health information to facilitate patient education.

Health Report Card
AvMed's Health Report Card offers suggestions on how to minimize health risks. This user-friendly, interactive tool helps identify potential problem areas through a review that combines gender-specific screening information with personal medical histories, along with questions about diet, exercise habits and consumption of drugs and alcohol.

Medical Encyclopedia
A valuable reference tool containing comprehensive medical information designed to keep you informed and proactive in your health decisions.