Do you live with, or are trying to prevent diabetes, heart disease or lung disease? Would you like to learn more about how to manage your lifestyle (diet, exercise, medications, stress)? Then, healthfirst is for you! This is a unique program offering clients access to experienced health professionals and physician specialty clinics.
OUR SERVICES
The healthfirst program at Ross Memorial Hospital offers a variety of services to assist clients and families living with a chronic disease. To refer yourself in any one of the programs listed below, please click on the referral form. We may need to contact your doctor or nurse practitioner (NP) for further information. If you are without a family doctor or NP, tests or referrals may be arranged.
Click here to download a healthfirst referral form.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our goal is to improve and maintain the client's heart health through exercise, education and support. Click here to learn more.
Diabetes Education & Management
Our goal is to help people and their families with diabetes and pre-diabetes learn the necessary skills to effectively prevent diabetes complications, and improve their quality of life. Click here to learn more.
Heart Failure Clinic
Our goal is to improve quality of life and lessen hospital admissions for those living with heart failure. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Counseling
Our goal is to provide nutrition counseling to adults with a variety of chronic health conditions. Click here to learn more.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Our goal is to improve and maintain the client's lung health through exercise, education and support. Click here to learn more.
OUR PEOPLE
The healthfirst team of professionals includes:
- Registered Dietitians
- Pharmacist
- Registered Nurses
- Physiotherapist
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Respiratory Therapist
- Physicians
- Administrative Support
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The following classes are open to the public, providing information on how to live well with a chronic disease. All sessions are free of charge.
"Exercise"
*Reviews the basic principles of an exercise program using FITT & SMART guidelines
*Benefits, risks & tips for safe exercise.
"Heart Works"
*Introduction to heart anatomy
*Review of Cardiovascular disease
*Symptoms of heart injury
*Treatment options
"Diabetes Education: Getting Started"
A series of three classes, involving the principles of diabetes, covering:
*Glucose meters
*Nutrition
*Carbohydrate counting
"Eat Right" Series
A series of 3 classes, covering:
*Heart healthy eating
*Weight management
*Meal Planning
*Canada's Food Guide
"Advocating for Yourself"
*Information on hospital & community resources
*Question & Answer time available to discuss ways in which various resources may help in
patient ongoing care.
"Stress Management & Depression"
*Explores the connection with chronic disease
*The difference between stress and depression
*The overall impact on the body
*Question & Answer session.
"Happy Feet & Legs" (Foot Care)
*The importance of foot care and chronic disease
*Proper footwear when exercising
*Foot care services in the community.
"You & Your Medications"
*Managing your prescription medications
*Immunizations
*Guidelines for over-the-counter drugs
*Services available in community pharmacies
*Safety tips regarding medications
"Spousal Support"
*Self care & problem solving for caregivers of clients living with a chronic disease
"COPD"
*What is COPD?
*Causes and symptoms
*How to improve quality of life
"Sensual Talk"
*Sexual problems arising from conditions like diabetes or heart disease
*Issues for both men and women
*Related risk factors
"Know Your Numbers"
Covers the Who, What, Where & Why's of:
*Cholesterol, blood pressure, waist circumference
*Tips for blood pressure monitor purchasing
"CPR"
*Heart Savers Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation course for first responders
"Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions"
*Six-week self-management workshop
*Empowers people to live well while dealing with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and other chronic health issues
*Help to develop new tools and skills to break the "symptom cycle" to feel better, and do more of the activities you love and enjoy (http://www.healthylifeworkshop.ca/)
If you're interested in attending any of these healthfirst classes, please call:
(705) 328-6091 or e-mail us at
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Helpful Links
Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) (http://www.diabetes.ca/)
Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program & Action Plan (CHAP + AP)
Heart & Stroke (http://www.heartandstroke.ca/)
Kidney Foundation (http://www.kidney.on.ca/)
Hypertension Canada (www.hypertension.ca)
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) (http://www.ccac-ont.ca/)
The Arthritis Society (http://www.arthritis.ca/)
Healthy Living in the City of Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes (http://www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca/)
Click here for a complete list of Programs & Services offered at Ross Memorial Hospital
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