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 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)

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:

Culturally specific care for a healthy American Indian community:

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:

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.