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Centers of Excellence Networks

Are you facing treatment for a serious or complex medical condition? UnitedHealthcare’s nurse consultants will give you the information you need to make informed decisions about your care and will help guide you to a Centers of Excellence Networks program that will meet your specific needs.

Note: Please check with your employer to see which programs they offer.

Program		Description
Healthy Pregnancy Program	A healthy pregnancy is the first step to a healthy baby and mother. The Healthy Pregnancy Program provides health assessments, customized educational materials and maternity nurse support throughout your pregnancy. Call 1-800-411-7984 or visit the Healthy Pregnancy Program Web site.
Cancer Resource Services	Nurses that specialize in cancer treatment help you understand your cancer diagnosis, available treatment options, and where you can seek treatment for your specific cancer. Gain access to some of the nation's leading cancer centers by calling 1-866-936-2002 or visiting the United Resource Networks Web site.
Congenital Heart Disease	Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) treatment usually involves a series of corrective heart surgeries. This program provides information on these specialized treatments and our nurses can help you find a network medical center for specialized care. Call 1-800-847-2050 or visit the United Resource Networks Web site.
Kidney Resource Services	Access a Kidney Centers of Excellence Network of top-performing dialysis centers and nurse consulting services to support the management of kidney diseases. Dialysis patients who are candidates for kidney transplantation can also access the Transplant Centers of Excellence Network. Call 1-800-847-2050 or visit the United Resource Networks Web site.
Neonatal Resource Services	The Healthy Pregnancy Program can help identify high risk pregnancies. Neonatal Resource Services provides nurse consulting services and a Neonatal Centers of Excellence Network to help you find the specialized care you and your baby need. Call 1-800-847- 2050 or visit the United Resource Networks Web site.
ParentStepsSM	Our Infertility Centers of Excellence Network provides access to some of the best infertility clinics in the country. These clinics have high pregnancy rates AND low incidence of multiple births. ParentSteps offers the ability to purchase treatment cycles and infertility medications at group discount prices. ParentSteps also provides infertility nurse specialists who can educate you on your diagnosis and treatment options. Call 1-866-774-4626 or visit the ParentStepsSM Web site.
Transplant Resource Services	We want to help you have the best organ or bone marrow transplant experience possible. Our Transplant Centers of Excellence Network is the nation's leading network and includes only those transplant programs that have exceeded our strict criteria for transplant excellence. Our nurse consultants provide the information you need to make informed decisions about your transplant care. Call 1-800-847-2050 or visit the United Resource Networks Web site.