Call RMH HealthSource at 433-4580 or 800-433-4580 to schedule a 45-minute
private appointment with the RMH Heart Health Navigator. Appointments
will be offered at the RMH Wellness Center and other locations throughout
the community.
You
will receive an assessment tool and lab requisition form in the mail
to complete prior to your appointment.
At
your appointment, the Heart Health Navigator will use a standardized
risk assessment tool and clinical measurements to identify risk factors
you may have for heart disease. Risk factors that are calculated include
fasting total cholesterol and glucose levels, body mass index (BMI),
blood pressure and lifestyle factors, including nutrition, sleep,
stress-management and exercise habits.
The
Heart Health Navigator will provide practical information and assist
you in developing a personal risk reduction strategy. You will receive
information, resources and referrals to to other services at RMH and
within the community. You will also receive a one-day pass to the
RMH Wellness Center and a discount on the Wellness Center's enrollment
fee.
Follow
up is provided on an individual basis. This provides an opportunity
to celebrate successes and receive suggestions on ways to move your
health improvement plan forward.