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Medicine Prior Authorization

Certain medicines or services may need to be approved by your insurance plan before they are covered. The approval process is called a prior authorization (PA).

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Behavior Support: Catching Your Child Being Good

Using strategies to stop problem behaviors will set your child up for success.

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Elbow Immobilizers (Welcome Sleeves)

Elbow immobilizers, also known as welcome sleeves, are put on the arms of infants and young children following certain types of surgeries or procedures.

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Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM)

This Helping Hand™ explains how nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is used to treat cleft lips and cleft palates.

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Dental: Cavities in Baby Teeth

How to prevent cavities in baby teeth.

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ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Learn more about Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

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Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A complete blood count (CBC) test tells what and how many red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are in the blood. CBC’s are done in a lab (laboratory) using an automated machine. A CBC can help evaluate overall health, diagnose a medical condition or know if a treatment is working.

Allergy to Latex

Latex is the milky sap from the rubber tree. It is used to make many rubber products that are used in the hospital and home. Signs of a latex allergy include skin rash or scaliness, itching, hives, swelling, watery or puffy eyes, sneezing, coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing.

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Saliva Cortisol Test Collection Guidelines

A saliva cortisol test is done to measure the level of cortisol, a hormone in saliva. Cortisol is made by the adrenal gland, located on top of each kidney. Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism). It also helps the body manage stress. Many conditions can affect cortisol levels, such as physical or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection or injury.