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Clinical Management Programs
Being treated with a specialty medication can be overwhelming. Our specialty pharmacy clinical management programs provide personalized care and support.
"You don't look sick": Coping with the symptoms of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms aren’t easy to see. Optum helps patients with MS manage all their symptoms — seen and unseen.
Tools for coping with depression
If you feel you’re struggling with depression, these tools are a starting point to help.
Spoon Theory and chronic conditions
When living with a chronic condition, how can you express your feelings and needs in a way others can understand? Spoon Theory.
Caregiver strain: taking your feelings seriously
Taking care of yourself is an important part of being a good caregiver. Here's what to keep in mind.
Enjoying summer safely with hemophilia
For people with hemophilia, summer can bring new risks for injuries or bleeds. Follow these tips to safely enjoy the summer.
Taking your specialty medication on the road
If you have a condition that requires specialty medication, organizing in advance can take some of the anxiety out of trips and vacations.
Running a marathon on parenteral nutrition
Learn how Karen, a clinical infusion dietitian with Optum Infusion Pharmacy, helped Kristi to run a marathon while managing her parenteral nutrition (PN).
Planning for positivity: Finding the bright side
Learn how to keep a positive mindset when living with a chronic condition.
The lonely world of caregiving
It takes strength and selflessness to care for others. You are not alone.
A chronic condition doesn't have to slow your run or walk
Running or walking is a great way to do some good for your body — and for others.
Chronic illness: Preparing for a storm
Here are some tips to help you prepare for a large storm when you have a chronic condition.
How to manage your child's medication, fasting and school schedule
When your child has a chronic condition it can be challenging to make sure they get their medication on time. These tips can help.
5 essential tips for living with a chronic condition
See what Bethany, who has multiple sclerosis (MS), has learned about living with a chronic condition
Low impact exercises with big health and fitness benefits
Low impact exercise is a great way to maintain mobility and improve your overall health without putting excessive strain on your joints.
Preparing for the school year: A caregiver’s guide
Preparing early for the return to school can help kids with chronic conditions manage their condition and have a successful school year.
Missing from the MS narrative
In this series, Victoria Reese shares candidly about symptoms, diagnosis, inequities — and how to better support the Black MS community.
Victoria Reese, a mom, media pro and Black woman with MS
In this 4-week series, she shares candidly about symptoms, diagnosis, inequities — and how to better support the Black MS community.
Help advance MS research and representation
Whether MS affects you or a loved one today, in the future or never, your involvement can make a difference.
Virtual visits
Get the support you need — when you need it — with Optum® Connections virtual visits available through Optum Specialty Pharmacy and Optum Infusion Pharmacy.