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


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


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


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


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


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


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


PARTICIPANT CRITERIA

• Inclusion criteria• Individuals needing a slow/gentle class• Individuals at risk for falling

• Exclusion Criteria• Highly experienced Tai Chi participants


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


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


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


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


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


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


MAKE A REFERRAL TO THE Y

• Faxable forms• Paper forms• Electronic forms• Prescription pad• EHR pop-up• Telephone• Mail• Health Information Exchange (GL-HC)


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?


THANK YOU!

Jennifer [email protected](734) 660-0443www.michiganymca.org


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