Chronic Disease Management

Team-based care for those living with: Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma.

Our specially trained nurse will work with patients and their primary care provider to develop and implement an individualized plan that caters to the specific needs of the patient. Through thorough assessment, education, and ongoing support, patients living with a chronic illness, will better understand and self-manage their disease knowing when and where to access additional support when needed.

Diabetes

Diabetes educators are an important part of a diabetes team. They help you set goals and create strategies to manage your diabetes so you can live a happier and healthier life. Team-Up with your diabetes educator to discuss decreasing your risk of complications during your annual diabetes visit.

Hypertension

Small, healthy changes in your daily routine can decrease your risk of heart disease. Making changes is always challenging. Your healthcare team can help you figure out what risk factors you should focus on first and set goals that you can reach.

Don’t try to change yourself overnight. Start with something that is relatively easy like getting your blood pressure checked and build on your successes.

COPD

Learn how to manage your COPD well to help reduce your symptoms, reduce your risk of having a flare-up, and improve your quality of life. Visit your respiratory educator annually to update your COPD Action Plan and ensure your medications and immunizations are up to date.

Asthma

Our respiratory educator can help you with proper treatment and management so you can effectively control your asthma, break breathlessness and press play on life.

Asthma treatment is successful by learning more about symptoms, triggers, medications and ongoing asthma management by updating your Asthma Action Plan annually. Many people with asthma believe that their asthma is controlled but they might be accepting levels of control that fall short.