Chronic Disease Programs Medical Library Morehead Memorial Hospital has created chronic disease management programs that can teach you to care for yourself by learning about your disease and learning the behaviors that will help you to feel good again.
All programs consider the whole person, as well as the person's family and support people.
The health professionals that work in the program include nurse educators, dietitians, pharmacists, counselors, and physicians. Diabetes Management Participants enroll in a programs that offer classes on the management of the disease, dietary planning, drug therapies, an exercise specialist and stress reduction. Classes are held mornings, afternoons and nights. After completing the program, participants are followed and after three months and six months are asked to return for an evaluation. It can lead to a condition that can result in premature labor and delivery.