Healthy Eating and Nutrition Class
Classes Offered: First Monday each month from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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.
Classes Offered: Second Monday each month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Health Education Team
Lindsey Hernandez
Health Education Supervisor, RN
Ariel Tita
Primary Care RN
Melisa Contreras
Primary Care RN
Chronic Care Management
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.
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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.
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This program is recommended for any Mountainlands patients who have been diagnosed with hypertension.
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The MCHC Health Education department provides cardiovascular education regarding how to manage high cholesterol and live a heart-healthy life.
DIABETES
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)
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Insulin administration/management education
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Gestational diabetes education
CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CCM)
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
For more information or to register for a class,
call 801-429-2000