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Specialty vs. retail pharmacy

Learn more about what sets specialty pharmacy apart from retail.

Spoon Theory and chronic conditions

Help others understand the fatigue that your condition can cause.

Running a marathon on parenteral nutrition

Learn how Kristi worked with her dietitian to make this feat possible.

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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.

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.

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.

Clinical Management Programs

Being treated with a specialty medication can be overwhelming. Our specialty pharmacy clinical management programs provide personalized care and support.

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.

"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.

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.

Tools for coping with depression

If you feel you’re struggling with depression, these tools are a starting point to help.

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.

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.