Partnering with the YMCA to Address Chronic Disease
Transcript of Partnering with the YMCA to Address Chronic Disease
PARTNERING WITH THE YMCA TO ADDRESS CHRONIC DISEASE
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OBJECTIVES
• During this presentation we will discuss:• Evidence-based Health Interventions
• Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring• Moving For Better Balance• LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
• Discuss participant recruitment process• Discuss referral methods
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YMCA’S BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM
• Evidence-based program• Focused on key behaviors and education
to support lifestyle modification• Blood press self-monitoring• Nutrition education• Personalized support from trained
YMCA staff
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PROGRAM DETAILS• 4 month program• BP Cuff provided• Two personalized appointments per month
(10-15 minutes), and weekly check-ins via phone, email, or text.
• Monthly nutrition seminars• Overview of the DASH Approach• Reducing sodium intake• Tips for shopping, prepping and
cooking food for better BP management
• Heart Healthy Eating for Life
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PARTICIPANT CRITERIA• Inclusion criteria
• Age >18 years of age• Diagnosis of hypertension and/or on
anti-hypertensive medication• Two or more elevated BP reading
within the last 12 months• Exclusion Criteria
• Recent cardiac event (last 12 months)
• Atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmia• At risk for lymphedema
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YMCA’S OFFERING BPSM• Ann Arbor YMCA• Bay Area Family YMCA• Cadillac Area YMCA• Monroe Family YMCA• Muskegon Family YMCA
• YMCA of Greater Flint• YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids• YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo• YMCA of Lenawee County• YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit• YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing• YMCA of Saginaw
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MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE
• Beginner level class• Based on the principles and movements of
Yang-style Tai chi• Ideal for those at risk, or a history, of falling• Goal – Feel strong, steady and safe
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PROGRAM DETAILS• 3 month program progressive curriculum• Participants will
• Complete a brief pre- and post-program fitness assessment
• Learn eight forms and a variety of warm up exercises
• Learn modifications as necessary• Improve balance, muscle strength,
flexibility, and mobility• No equipment needed
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PARTICIPANT CRITERIA
• Inclusion criteria• Individuals needing a slow/gentle class• Individuals at risk for falling
• Exclusion Criteria• Highly experienced Tai Chi participants
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YMCA’S OFFERING MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE• Ann Arbor YMCA• Shiawassee YMCA• YMCA of Barry County• YMCA of Greater Flint• YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo• YMCA of Lenawee County• YMCA of Marquette County• YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit• YMCA of Saginaw
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LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA
• Evidence-based program for cancer survivors• Ideal for those finished with treatment• Meet participants where they are physically• Goal – help participants find a new normal
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PROGRAM DETAILS
• 3-month program• Classes of up to 12 people meet 90
minutes twice per week• Weight training and cardiovascular
• Balance, flexibility, etc• Specialty classes
• Pre- and post- fitness assessment and a Promise 29 questionnaire
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PARTICIPANT CRITERIA
• Inclusion criteria• Age >18 years of age• Diagnosis with any type of cancer• Medical clearance
• Exclusion Criteria• Not a cancer survivor• No medical clearance
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YMCA’S OFFERING LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA
• Ann Arbor YMCA• Greater Marinette-
Menominee YMCA• Monroe Family YMCA• Muskegon Family YMCA• Sherman Lake YMCA
and Outdoor Center
• YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids• YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo• YMCA of Lenawee County• YMCA of Marquette County• YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit• YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing• YMCA of Saginaw• YMCA of Southwest Michigan• YMCA of the Blue Water Area
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CURRENT RECRUITMENT METHODSF2F:Outreach eventsWorksite Wellness ProgramsCommunity Health Detailing
Marketing:Websites—local Y, MDHHSPrinted materialsPaid advertisements
Cold calls:Phone callsEmail/Letter campaign
Assimilation:Great Lakes Health ConnectPrescription padsPocket cards
Partnerships: WISEWOMAN, County Coalitions, Grant Projects
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MAKE A REFERRAL TO THE Y
• Faxable forms• Paper forms• Electronic forms• Prescription pad• EHR pop-up• Telephone• Mail• Health Information Exchange (GL-HC)
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WAIT! WAIT! THERE’S MORE!
• YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program• Enhance®Fitness• Pedaling for Parkinson’s• Delay the Disease™• Healthy Weight & Your Child• LiveWise (Pilot)
Learn more about these programs at: www.michiganymca.org
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QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU!
Jennifer [email protected](734) 660-0443www.michiganymca.org
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