Pathways to Health
First visit
At your first appointment, you will meet with the Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) for an assessment and to decide the best path for you. If you are a candidate for weight loss medication, this will be discussed at your first visit. You will also do a SECA test to measure your body composition. The Pathways to Health program involves making changes to your habits such as sleep, hydration, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. At the end of the visit, you will be scheduled for monthly follow up visits, and can work through our education series online, starting with the orientation videos below.
Orientation Videos
Watch this series of short videos to help you get started! These are presented by Jenny Reay, RD, LDN, registered dietitian, and Jenny Neal, exercise physiologist. The exercise videos will be added soon!
Meal Planning Part 1 - When, Why and How Much?
Meal Planning Part 2 - Who, What and Where?
Education Portal - Coming Soon!
After viewing the orientation videos, check out our education portal to learn more about a variety of health topics, including good nutrition, exercise, diabetes, and heart health. This page is in the works, and the link will be posted soon!
Monthly Shared Medical Appointments
Attend your scheduled follow up visits with the Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN), once per month for three months. This visit will be conducted in a small group setting. Group times are available on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 and 4:00 p.m. During these meetings you will:
- have your vital signs checked by the nurse.
- discuss any successes and challenges you have with your goals.
- monitor your weight loss medication prescription (ie. dose changes, refills, etc), if applicable.
- learn from others in the group, and set new goals each month.
Not able to attend a class?
Your schedule may not match ours. If you cannot attend a group class, check out the One-on-One Counseling option instead. These sessions are scheduled by appointment, and can be more flexible with your schedule.