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What Is Community Wellness and Outreach?

The Community Wellness and Outreach Department (CWO), provides wellness and education services to clients and empowers them to make lifestyle changes that will change the course of their health and lives. Services are provided at the IHC's Wellness Center in close collaboration with the IHC's Medical Department

Nutrition Services
A Registered Dietician / Certified Diabetes Educator provides nutrition education and cooking classes. Individual nutrition services are available as well as monthly Nutrition Classes.

Fitness Program
CWO operates a fitness center that is open to all IHC patients. The fitness center is equipped with elliptical machines, treadmills, recumbent bikes, dumbbells and an assortment of strength and cardio machines. The gym offers group classes including yoga, line dance, walking club, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (chair exercise), abs class and boot camp. Fitness staff develop individualized fitness plans for you and your family with recommendations from Indian Health Center medical providers.

Wellness Center Hours
Monday 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Friday 9:00AM to 1:00PM

A physical clearance form needs to be completed by your medical provider before joining the fitness program.

Health Education
CWO staff provide health screenings for blood sugar, diabetes, pre-diabetes, Body Mass Index, and blood pressure at clinic events, and home visits. In addition, staff provide health education to the community regarding chronic disease prevention and wellness promotion. Topics include:

  • Diabetes, heart diseases and cholesterol

  • Injury prevention

  • Smoking cessation

  • Nutrition

  • Fitness

  • Breast Health Education for Native American Women

  • Medication Management to Elders/Seniors in underserved communities throughout Santa Clara County

  • Resources/Referrals
  • Diabetes Care Program
    CWO provides a diabetes orientation class, diabetes education, and one-on-one case management to assist patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes. CWO Case Managers work closely with Medical Providers in order to improve your blood glucose management.

    Diabetes Prevention Program
    The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is an award winning program, nationally recognized by:

    2011 APHA 2011 UIHI 2010 CDC
    2009 ADA/SDPI 2009 NIHB 2008 YMCA

    Visit our Diabetes Prevention Program page for more information.

    CWO Staff

    Ramin Naderi, MA
    CWO Director (X272)

    Cindy Papp, RN
    CWO Nurse Manager (x251)

    Jan Chacon, CHES, Comanche, Apache
    Diabetes Prevention Program Manager (x271)

    Monica Mireles (x359)
    DPP/DPMP Coordinator

    Lily Le, CHES
    Case Manager (x255)

    Dejota Apostól, L.Ac., Cherokee/Seneca
    DPP/DPMP Data coordinator/Lifestyle Coach (x312)

    Jennie Quon
    DPP/DPMP Registered Dietitian (x263)

    Loretta Monteros, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
    Front Office/Transportation Coordinator (x 266)

    Michael Bennett, Apalachee Tribe
    Van Driver (x378)

    Loretta Monteros, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
    Health Educator Assistant (x214)

    Mindy Bernal, Medical Assistant, Hopi
    Health Educator Assistant (x278)

    Crystal Suarez
    Fitness Coordinator (x235)

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    Location & Contact Information

    602 E. Santa Clara Street Suite #130
    San Jose, CA 95112
    (408) 445.3400 Ext. 266
    Fax: (408)998.0964

    Caroline Reynolds, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Office Assistant/Transportation Coordinator

    Elder Care Program
    American Indian / Alaskan Native elders are often the key cultural link to the traditional ways. The Elder Care Program provides health care services to elders who are often isolated and homebound. Services include:

  • Home visits

  • Health screenings

  • Transportation to medical appointments

  • Case management

  • Fitness programs

  • Elder's luncheon to develop and maintain social relationships

  • Culturally specific care for a healthy American Indian community:

  • American Indian Care Days at the Wellness Center

  • American Indian Family Fun Nights, where provide a healthy lunch/dinner and informational presentations that focuses on health issues affecting American Indians.

  • American Indian events to promote Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley services offered to the community.

  • Health Education

  • Referrals

  • Transportation Services
    The IHC has a van driver available to transport patients to medical, dental, Counseling and wellness appointments as well as to participate in some cultural activities. We also provide transportation for Youth & Elder Care Programs.

    Breast Cancer Awareness
    IHC Breast Cancer Screening and Awareness for American Indians Program is to educate American Indian women about how to minimize the risk of obtaining breast cancer and eliminate unnecessary deaths from Breast Cancer. This is achieved by providing breast health education, one on one consultations, and, clinical breast exams to American Indian women in Santa Clara Valley. The IHC medical and Community Wellness & Outreach department staff disseminate education materials to American Indian women during visits and at community events. This is made possible by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Francisco Bay Area.

    http://www.komensf.org/

    Santa Clara Family Health Plan Members
    Santa Clara Family Health Plan members that have been diagnosed with Diabetes by their Primary Care Physician may be eligible to receive ongoing services from the Wellness Center's Diabetes Team.
    Services Include:

  • Group Diabetes classes led by a qualified diabetes team. A Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator, a Registered Dietitian. Classes include education, healthy snack, Q&A plus written information

  • Group Nutrition classes led by a Registered Dietitian

  • 1 on 1 diabetes counseling with a Registered Nurse, Registered Dietician/Certified Diabetes Educator or Certified Health Education Specialist

  • Full Fitness Center services with modern gym equipment and certified Fitness Instructors and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Instructors

  • These services are offered at no cost to Santa Clara Family Health Plan members who have diabetes. For information on how to obtain a referral or for general questions please contact: Mindy Bernal, Health Education Assistant 408-445-3400 ext 278.

     

     

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