The Health Education and Wellness (HEW) Division believes that education is an integral part of preventative health. We provide programs dedicated to improve the lifelong wellness of your patients. We recognize that wellness is a never-ending process involving physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health. Our goal is to prevent illness and to help your patients manage existing health concerns through knowledge and provision of tools they need to make self-care decisions to improve their quality of life. 20.1 Health Education Program Offerings
Programs offered include, but are not limited to the following: Adult Asthma (ages 16 and up) – Blueprint for Breathing This program is designed to help you better understand asthma, how it affects you and your family, and how to take control. Topics include triggers and treatments, medications and self- care. Child Asthma (ages 1-15) – Blueprint for Breathing Knowing what happens during your child’s asthma episode, how triggers can make breathing difficult, and how you can recognize the signs and symptoms of an episode is the key to managing asthma. This program wil show you steps to better control your child’s asthma. Cancer Nutrition Learn more about your diagnosis and how to live better; whether you would like to focus on cancer prevention or learn how to better manage your symptoms. This consultation may cover various topics, including nutrition, physical activity, risk factors and screenings related to your type of cancer. Learn strategies of coping with cancer and special considerations for cancer survivors. This curriculum covers 19 different types of cancer and general cancer nutrition. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Your Second Wind Understanding chronic breathing problems and how they affect you and your family is the key to taking control. This program is designed to help you manage your COPD and expose you to strategies and skills that will improve the quality of your daily living. Emphasis will be on nutrition, weight management, smoking cessation, physical activity, daily functioning, and monitoring of your progress. Diabetes – The Balancing Act The art of balance is control; the key to control is knowledge. The Balancing Act is designed to provide you with basic knowledge of preventive care for diabetes. This program will focus on healthy food, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, foot and eye care, stress management techniques and other effective ways to manage your diabetes. Understanding Insulin – Insulin Management The act of injecting insulin can be overwhelming. This class is designed to help you overcome the fears of taking insulin. Learn why you need insulin and gain confidence by learning the proper skills for injecting, storing, and understanding the timing of insulin as it is processed in the body.
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Exercise – Learn While You Burn This class will show you how to improve flexibility, mobility and balance without having to rely on specialized equipment. All levels are welcome to attend and various exercise topics are available. Come have fun, get active and learn while you burn. Healthy Aging: Up2Me The Healthy Aging: Up2Me program is a unique six week program taught by a health educator and a peer with a chronic condition. This program is designed for those with heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cancer or any other ongoing health condition. Learn how to manage your chronic disease through nutrition, fitness, symptom management, coping skills and other important aspects of self-management.
Heart Failure – The Heart of the Matter This program is designed to help you manage your condition and introduce you to strategies and skills that will improve the quality of your daily living. Emphasis will be on nutrition, weight management, physical activity, daily functioning and monitoring of your progress. Heart Health – Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Triglycerides You hold the key to your heart health. Recognize your risk factors for heart disease and high blood pressure and find out what you can do about them. Learn and understand lab results, food labels, and tips for dining out. This program will help you keep your heart health in control by weight reduction, exercise, proper medication use, tobacco and alcohol reduction, and a balanced food plan. Lactation Emphasis will be given to position and latching-on, mastering the first week--milk production, colostrum, guidelines to reduce fullness discomfort; how to know if mother has enough milk, safe handling of expressed milk such as methods of expressing milk, breast pumps, and guidelines for storing and transporting breast milk. Lifestyle Management – Stress Less This course is designed to provide you with the information, tools and support you need to make permanent lifestyle changes for a healthier life. With good health, you will discover that you can live your life with more energy, less stress, and a positive feeling of wellness that will enhance the quality of your life on a daily basis. This program will focus on developing the tools needed to realize a lifestyle of good health, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. Nutrition and Fitness – Fit for Life Get in shape for the rest of your life. Realize the importance of variety, balance, and moderation as it applies to physical activity and nutrition. Learn how to get started on an exercise program, create a balanced food plan and reduce stress. Staying fit starts with motivation, understanding bad habits, and how they affect motivation. This program will show you how to maintain your goals to help yourself enjoy a lifetime of good health. Pregnancy – Healthy Expectations Pregnancy is an exciting time. Learn about staying healthy and safe by participating in this special program. Emphasis will be on good nutrition habits, proper weight gain, personal and home safety, as well as exercise during pregnancy. You will also learn ways to cope with stress, emotions and some of the discomforts of being pregnant. The course will also cover baby’s first
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year. This program is great for both experienced and first-time moms. Support persons welcome. Preventive Healthcare – Foundation for the Future This program explores adult preventive healthcare guidelines and presents a schedule for periodic health examinations, screening tests, immunizations, and counseling recommended for maintaining good health. Emphasis will be placed on identifying your risk factors for disease and the changes that you can make to improve your health. Senior Health – Enhancing Quality of Life We are living longer than we ever have and it’s never too late to benefit from healthy choices. Understand how proper nutrition, regular exercise and healthy lifestyle habits can affect the quality and length of life. Learn who can exercise, how to exercise safely, proper technique, and the types of exercise options available in the community. Learn how to overcome barriers and discover how you can apply healthy principles to your life. Stop Smoking – Tobacco Cessation Program (TCP) Your first step before entering this program is a one hour orientation session. Once completed, you will be provided with the specialized training you need to become nicotine-free. This three month program includes a personalized treatment plan with:
One-on-one consultation Physician guided medication plan Behavior modification program Member follow-up (as needed)
HPN members with priority needs such as asthma, bipolar, cancer, CAD, COPD, diabetes, heart failure, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, parents of children with asthma and stroke fall into the” target group” and will receive free medication. There is no cost to Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health & Life, Senior Dimensions, Smart Choice or Nevada Check-Up members for the program. Health plan members pay generic co-pay for Zyban or the brand name co-pay for the Chantix. Senior Dimensions members will pay the generic co-pay for Zyban or the brand name co-pay for Chantix regardless of target group. Weight Management (Adult) – LEAN on Me Find the motivation to lose weight and keep it off. Develop a personal plan to make positive changes in your eating and exercise habits to achieve healthy and permanent weight loss. Identify your environmental and emotional triggers in order to take control of your habits and improve your self-esteem. Weight Management Support Group – Weight Matters The weight management support group will focus on a combination of nutrition and fitness, while incorporating a positive learning environment. You will learn behavioral modification and life skills to promote a high quality of life. Healthy Nutrition (Toddlers – Ages 2-6) – Steps to Good Nutrition Feeding your little one in a healthy way promotes normal growth and lays a foundation for healthy eating habits. Steps to Good Nutrition is designed to provide parents with general guidelines and a step-by-step approach to good nutrition, healthy activity levels, and behavior modification. Helping your child make better choices while growing up may prevent obesity and other health problems in adulthood. Toddlers and preschoolers have unique nutritional needs,
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so parents will receive information on proper portion sizes, energy builders and good food choices. Healthy Nutrition (Children – Ages 7-13) – Building Blocks to Good Health With Building Blocks to Good Health (Parents) and My Building Blocks to Good Health (Children), your family can start down the road to good nutrition. In this program, you’l find the necessary tools to achieve your family’s health goals, including up-to-date information on health, nutrition and physical activity. This fun filled class makes it easy for kids to learn about nutrition, change poor habits, and achieve/maintain a lean, strong and healthy body. Parent participation is required. Healthy Nutrition (Teen – Ages 14-17) – Nutrition 101 Some teenagers are not physically active and some don’t get the foods their growing bodies need. Foods we choose to eat affect how we look, how we feel and how well we perform in our daily tasks. This class is designed to help teenagers improve their eating and exercise habits while building self-esteem and positive attitudes. The program will help teenagers aim for fitness, focus on good nutrition, and make good health choices. Parent participation is required. Women’s Health – Cycle of Life Learn about health issues that affect women. This class will focus on topics such as prenatal care, osteoporosis, heart disease and some cancers (including breast, cervical and ovarian). You will also learn about general nutrition, exercise, stress management and screening recommendations. This class is designed for women of all ages. For more information please call (702) 877-5356 or (800) 720-7253. Programs vary by state and region.
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year. This program is great for both experienced and first-time moms. Support persons