Healthy Options Education
Podcasts
Members of our disease management staff present details on health related issues. Check back for more podcasts as new topics will be added frequently.
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- Working with your Doctor - A discussion of why it is important to talk openly with your doctor and how to get the conversation started.
- Diabetes and Kidney Health - Individuals with diabetes need to take extra care to prevent damage to their kidneys. Learn more about the role of the kidneys and how to prevent kidney complications.
- Asthma - What are common asthma symptoms and what can be done to manage asthma? Answers to these questions and more.
- Cholesterol Part I - Discover factors that affect cholesterol levels and learn the difference between good and bad cholesterol and their effects on the body.
- Cholesterol Part II - What cholesterol levels are considered unhealthy? How can cholesterol levels be improved? These questions and more answered in our conclusion of the cholesterol podcasts.
- Nutritional Tips on Fruits and Vegetables - Get tips for adding new fruits and vegetables into your diet and discover how important they are to maintain a healthy body.
- Heat Stress - Learn the warning signs of heat stress and what to do if you or someone you know begins to exhibit symptoms.
- Heart Warning Signs - Information on the warning signs of a heart attack, as well as risk factors and the importance of knowing what to watch for.
- High Blood Pressure - An overview of what blood pressure numbers mean, risk factors of high blood pressure and simple lifestyle changes to help prevent high blood pressure.
- Diabetic Foot Care - How does diabetes affect the feet? Information on how to avoid foot problems and general tips for good foot-care.
Toolkits
Review, download and print effective and engaging tools designed to educate parents and children about childhood obesity and diabetes prevention with our Physicians Toolkit on Childhood Obesity.
