The Disease and Wellness Center helps you learn about and manage your medical condition. We focus on Deep Pain Thrombosis (DVT), cardiovascular case management, diabetes case management and nutrition services, including obesity and eating disorders. These conditions are complex and require close management. Our programs are physician directed and nurse managed.

You’ll be treated on an outpatient basis. The length of the treatment varies based upon the condition, but usually lasts from two to six weeks and includes monitoring, classes and, in some instances, support groups. Once your condition is managed, you’ll follow up with your regular physician.

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What is the process to use services at the Disease and Wellness Center?

Often our patients are evaluated in the emergency room or Urgent and After Hours Care. Some are referred by their doctors, or if your insurance allows it, you can refer yourself. In many instances, our patients have received a recent diagnosis and they come to the center to learn how to manage the condition.

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What Care Will I Receive for My Condition?

• Managing Deep Vein Thrombosis

If you suffer from DVT and are referred to the Disease and Wellness Center for medical management, we will probably see you for two to four weeks until you are receiving the correct medication to manage your levels.

• Managing Cardiovascular Disease

If you suffer from cardiovascular disease, you might come to Our Heart & Vascular Center following discharge from the hospital. Your nurse practitioner will help you understand your condition, especially if you have just been diagnosed. You’ll learn about risk factors and how diet and exercise can help reduce your risk.

• Managing Diabetes

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes, you probably have many questions. Our program includes four classes and six weeks of care. You’ll learn about blood-sugar levels, how to administer insulin and the importance of nutrition. We also offer support groups for diabetes patients.

• Managing Obesity and Eating Disorders with Nutrition Services

Our full-time dietitians offer support to all of our patients, but especially to our patients suffering from obesity, eating disorders and other conditions, including celiac disease. Our services include classes and follow-up care.

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