Learn more about your disease and how you can become
an active partner in your healthcare. Family
members and significant others are encouraged to
attend classes with patients. Please talk to your
provider about signing up for the class you need.
These classes can make a difference.
Download the
Patient/Family Education Class Schedule:
Class:
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Education Clinic
Day(s): 1st
and 3rd Thursday Temporarily
on hold
Coordinator(s):
Karen Teal, Registered Nurse (RN)
Time:
1:00pm
to 4:00am
Location:
Room
1B-101/ Bldg 100
Summary: Review
general facts about CHF, importance of medication
compliance, fluid control and low sodium diet, and
exercise and their impact on quality of life.
Discuss the importance of monitoring blood pressure,
weight and peak flow daily. The CHF Clinic nurse
will schedule you for this class.
Class:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (CODP)
Education Clinic
Day(s): 2nd
Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Patricia Donohue, Registered Nurse
(RN)
Time:
1:00pm
to 4:00am
Location:
Room
3A-114 / Bldg 100
Summary: Provides
information to help patients understand COPD and
improve the quality of life. Describes the disease
and presents information about physical activity,
nutrition, medicine, breathing techniques and how to
conserve energy. Talk to your provider, nurse or
team member about scheduling you for the class.
Class:
Diabetic Diet
Day(s):
Every Wednesday
Coordinator(s):
Amy Bunch, Registered Dietitian (RD)
Time:
11:00am – 12:00 noon
Location:
1B-150 / Bldg. 100
Summary: Covers
the use of the “Exchange list for meal Planning”,
basic carbohydrate counting and relationship among
diet, medication and exercise. For newly diagnosed
diabetics and those who need a review. You
need a referral from your provider.
Class:
Diabetes Monitoring
Day(s):
Wednesdays as needed
Coordinator(s):
Douglas Summerlin, RN
Time:
9:00am – 10:00am and 10:00am to 11:00
am
Location:
Primary
Care (PCC) Conference Room
Summary:
Describes the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar
(hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
and what to do about it. Demonstrates the use of
the glucometer and use of a logbook. Providers
schedule this class when they order a glucometer.
Class: Diabetes Multidisciplinary Patient
Education Class
Day(s):
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Susan Swatsworth, Physician
Assistant (PA)
Time:
8:15am – 3:00pm
Location:
Room
3A-114 / Bldg 100
Summary: Helps
patients become partners in the care of their
diabetes. Describe diabetes and presents
information about medicine, monitoring, diet and
nutrition, physical activity, complications and
coping with diabetes. Talk to your provider, nurse
or team member about scheduling you for the class.
Class:
Dialysis Education
Day(s):
3rd Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Carolyn Corbett, Masters
Social Work (MSW)
Time:
10:00am – 11:00am
Location:
Room 3A-110, Bldg. 100
(Farley Conf. Room)
Summary: Reviews
dialysis options and compares hemodialysis and
peritoneal dialysis. Discusses Medicare coverage
for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Covers diet and
nutrition and coping skills. Patients are referred
by the renal doctor or clinic nurse.
Class:
Health Benefits Seminar
Day(s): 1st and 4th
Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Evetta Gregg
Time:
9:00am – 11:00am
Location:
Room D100/Bldg 106
Summary: Reviews
benefits and services available thru Dorn VAMC.
Designed for new enrollees and are scheduled by
Primary Care. Patients receive first Primary Care
appointment within 30 days after attending class.
Patients from the Dorn VA waiting list are scheduled
for this class.
Class:
Hearing Aid Follow-up Class
Day(s):
Every Monday and Wednesday
Coordinator(s):
Sharon Alman
Time:
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location:
Room 1B-119, 1st
Floor, Bldg. 100
Summary: Reviews
strategies for adapting to environmental situations
and improving listening and communication skills.
Covers care and repair of hearing aids and how to
use them properly. Spouses are welcome. Patients
are referred by an audiologist.
Class: Hepatitis C Education Clinic
Day(s):
Every Thursday
Coordinator(s):
Vicki Navarro, RN
Time:
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Location:
Room 2C-131A, 2nd Floor
GI Clinics, Bldg 100
Summary: Answers
the question "What is hepatitis C?' Reviews signs
and symptoms of Hepatitis C, treatment options and
prevention of transmission. Discusses the effects
of alcohol and other drugs on the liver. Patients
are scheduled for this clinic on the day they are
scheduled for their Hepatitis C Clinic appointment.
Class: High Blood Pressure
Multidisciplinary Patient Education Class
Day(s):
4th Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Susan M. Knight, RN
Time: 8:45am
to 12:00 noon
Location:
Room 3A-114, Bldg 100
Summary: Defines
high blood pressure and describes risk factors and
complications of high blood pressure. Provides
information about medications, diet and nutrition,
physical activity and community resources. Presents
ways to cope with high blood pressure. Talk to your
provider, nurse or team member about scheduling you
for the class.
Class:
High Risk Weight Management
Day(s):
Every Tuesday for 10 weeks –
Phase I
Every
Thursday – Phase II
Coordinator(s):
Gail Corley, Registered
Dietitian (RD)
Time:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Phase I
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. -
Phase II
Location:
Room B124 / Building 106
Summary: Phase I
focuses on life style changes, managing your weight,
improving your diet, physical activity and changing
behavior. Phase II is a support group. The
provider must schedule patients for this class.
Class: Lipid Nutrition
Day(s):
2nd & 4th
Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Rosemary Riles, Registered
Dietitian (RD)
Time:
8:30am – 9:30am
Location:
Room 1B-150/ Bldg
100
Summary: Reviews
risk factors of coronary heart disease. Discusses
low fat cooking methods, alternatives to high fat
foods, reading labels, smart food choices and
adjusting recipes to lower fat/cholesterol. The
dietitian/ provider can schedule patients for the
class.
Class:
New Onset Diabetic Class
Day(s):
Every Monday
Coordinator(s):
Susan Swatsworth, Physician
Assistant (PA)
Time:
8:30-11:30am
Location:
Primary Care (PCC)
Conference Room
Summary: A crash
course on what patients need to know as soon as they
are diagnosed. Defines pre-diabetes and type 1 & 2
diabetes. Discusses impaired glucose tolerance,
meal planning, monitoring, hypoglycemia,
hyperglycemia, safety, medication, when to contact
your provider, exercise and individual concerns.
Talk to your provider or nurse about scheduling you
for the class.
Class:
Pain Assessment and Education Clinic
Day(s):
Monday as scheduled by Pain
Clinic
Coordinator(s):
Terry Turner, RN
Time:
10:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:00
pm - 2:00 pm
Location:
Room 3A-114/Bldg. 100
Summary: Reviews the
use of the functional pain scale, pain contract and
the importance of reporting and describing pain.
Orients patients to the pain clinic, medication
procedures and how to contact the medical center for
problems or questions. Schedules appointments and
obtains urine drug test. Your provider must send a
consult to the Pain Clinic for this class.
Class:
Quit Smoking Program
Day(s):
Wednesday and Friday
Coordinator(s):
Kenneth Kennerly
Time:
1:00pm – 2:00pm (Wed)
9:00am - 10:00am (Fri)
Location:
Room B-120, Bldg
106
Summary:
Combines behavior therapy and prescription
medication. Focuses on tapering daily cigarette
use, fostering a nonsmoking image, new coping
skills, relaxation skills, relapse prevention and
recovery strategies. Your provider must send a
consult to SATP/ Smoking Cessation program for this
class.
Class:
SATP /Nutrition Group
Day(s):
Every Friday
Coordinator(s):
Claire Moise, Registered
Dietitian (RD)
Time:
9:00am – 10:00pm
Location:
Room A113 / Bldg 106
Summary: Review
possible adverse effects of drug and alcohol abuse
on nutrition. Covers importance of nutrition during
recovery; basic nutrition; eating on a budget; smart
supermarket choices and healthy food choices.
Mental health provider must schedule patients for
this class.
Class:
Total Joint Pre-Op Class
Day(s):
Second Thursday
Coordinator(s):
Debra Harding, Occupational
Therapist (OT)
Carol Guardiola, Physical Therapist (PT)
Time:
11:00am-12:00noon
Location:
Rehab conference
room, LB114
Summary: The class
is available for all total joint patients scheduled
for surgery within the following month. Presents an
overview of total joint surgery and post-operative
precautions. Demonstrates exercises for after total
joint surgery and reviews assistive equipment
available. Orthopedic Clinic staff schedule
patients for this class.
Class:
Weight Management
Day(s):
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Coordinator(s):
Claire Moise, RD
Time:
9:00am – 10:30am
Location:
Room 1B-150 / Bldg
100
Summary: Provides
information about health risks of obesity; benefits
of weight loss; components of successful weight loss
program; balancing calories intake; behavior
modification and exercise. The dietitian must
schedule the patient for the class or the provider
can send a consult to Nutrition and Food Service.
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