PinnacleCare helps a member take control of his health and get back to work

When I first heard about PinnacleCare from a friend, I was desperate. I had been diagnosed with diabetes 35 years ago and my health had gotten progressively worse over the years. Early in August 2007, my heart stopped and I needed emergency implantation of a pacemaker, but following the procedure my health did not improve. In fact, there were three more 911 calls in the following two months.

PinnacleCare rapidly put together a plan to get my health back on track, flying me to Baltimore to meet with a team of physicians at one of their Centers of Excellence that included an internal medicine specialist, cardiologist and endocrinologist. I underwent the most comprehensive physical I have ever experienced. My PinnacleCare health advisor sat in on every appointment with me, taking notes and asking questions.

In concert with my physicians, PinnacleCare developed a strategy to control my diabetes and improve my cardiovascular and overall health. I also work with one of PinnacleCare’s on-staff physicians. He reviews all my medications and supplements and has made suggestions that have allowed my physicians to reduce the number of prescriptions I take from 12 to just 7.

I never thought I’d feel this good again and the PinnacleCare team is the reason I’m doing as well as I am. I have been able to return to working and feel productive for the first time in years. Thanks to PinnacleCare and the support of my personal health advisor, I can focus on my work rather than the details of managing my healthcare. In addition, when I travel for business or pleasure, I have peace of mind knowing that PinnacleCare is there 24/7 with just one call.

Terry Balderson, Capital Formation Counselors, Inc. (retired)