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HEALTH EDUCATION

Healthy Eating and Nutrition Class

Classes Offered: First Monday each month from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Prenatal Classes

Classes Offered:  Third Monday each month (please see calendar for specific dates), 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (FREE)

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  • For: Mountainlands prenatal patients.  Classes held once a month. Topics include: late term pregnancy concerns, labor stages, postpartum care, feeding options and infant care, and hospital registration.

Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Class

Classes Offered:  Second Monday each month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

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Health Education Team

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Tanner Davidson
Primary Care RN

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Ariel Tita
Primary Care RN

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HYPERTENSION 

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  • MCHC patient educators offer specific education for hypertensive patients, including diet and lifestyle changes as well as medication management under the direction of their provider.

 

  • MCHC offers a 3-month blood pressure management program in which hypertensive patients can borrow a blood pressure machine from the clinic, free of charge, for a period of 90 days. Patients receive a small incentive prize for completing the program.

    •  This program is recommended for any Mountainlands patients who have been diagnosed with hypertension.

 

  • The MCHC Health Education department provides cardiovascular education regarding how to manage high cholesterol and live a heart-healthy life.

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DIABETES

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The MCHC Health Education department offers diabetes education and support to all diabetic patients. Our courses include:

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  • ​Free pre-diabetes group classes (see above)

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  • Glucometer, diet and lifestyle, and medication education for newly diagnosed or long-term diabetic patients

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  • Risk management education: this involves education on common tests that a diabetic patient may need to complete with a provider in the clinic (e.g. A1c exams every 3 months, yearly foot exams, lipid panel, retinal exam, and microalbumin exam)​

 

  • Insulin administration/management education

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  • Gestational diabetes education
     

Mountainlands offers Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services. During these visits, the nurse will work with the patient to answer any questions about diabetes and work together to create health goals.

Learn more about DSMES services here. 

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CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CCM)

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MCHC will now be offering CCM services to patients who have 2 or more chronic diseases who feel they may need additional help managing their personal health.

 

Patients enrolled in the CCM program will work with designated Care Managers (Registered Nurses) who will:

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  • Assist patients in managing their chronic illnesses​

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  • Answer any patient questions regarding their care

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  • Remind patients of important health instructions from provider visits

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  • Help patients refill medications, schedule appointments, and arrange transportation​

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Doctor Office

For more information or to register for a class,

call 801-429-2000

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