Acacia Network Rooted in the Community Since 1969 Home About COVID-19 Response Services Recent News Careers CONTACT Donate Now Outpatient Nutrition Program Acacia Network seeks to improve community health outcomes by reversing diabetes, heart disease, and obesity through a nutrition program that fosters the lifestyle modification of eating a more plant-based diet. Our services include weekly nutrition classes of various topics, as well as live cooking demonstrations that focus on how to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet. We also offer a nutrition class series for patients diagnosed with diabetes and/or who are overweight. Our program is currently the only one of its kind in the Bronx! Eligibility: Anyone who has one or more of the following conditions and lives in New York State: Prediabetes or Diabetes Hypertension High cholesterol Overweight or Obese We accept pediatric patients as well, allowing parents of children who are suffering from any of the above conditions to attend the classes. We offer pediatric-specific classes every 6 weeks. We accept most insurances and offer need-based sliding scale fees for low-income patients. No referrals needed! Class Dates and Times:* Fridays from 12:00-1:00pm (English) Saturdays from 12:00-1:00pm (Spanish) We also offer Condition-Specific Class Series on Fridays from 2:00-3:00pm *PLEASE NOTE: Our classes are currently taking place virtually through Zoom. Participants will receive a Zoom link via text message after they have signed up. How to Sign Up: Call the Acacia Network Call Center at 718-734-2539 and ask to have your information sent to the Acacia Outpatient Nutrition Program. You may also email us at esoliterman@promesa.org for more information. Loading&#8230; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What is a whole food and plant based diet? It is a diet that focuses on consuming more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, and a small amount of nuts and seeds. It limits animal products and processed foods. Do you make everyone stop eating animal products? Of course not! Everyone must choose what nutrition plan is sustainable for them, and that might include keeping animal products in their diet. We offer ways to incorporate as many whole and plant-based foods as possible into anyone’s diet. Who teaches the classes? Most of our classes are taught by two Family Nurse Practitioners. This gives you weekly access to a clinician that also specializes in nutrition to reverse and prevent disease. If I join this program, am I changing my primary care doctor? No, you do not have to change your primary care doctor but some insurances will make you change your PCP to Acacia Network while you’re attending the classes. Do I ever see someone in person? Currently, 100% of our class are virtual through Zoom. However, you have access to our primary care clinics and can always schedule to see a primary care provider to have your labs checked or medications adjusted if you would like to switch your primary care provider to Acacia Network. RECENT NEWS Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine April 13, 2021 Free Crisis Counseling Program March 12, 2021 Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo (HUB) Begins Construction on a $17.1 Million Affordable Housing Development to Serve Low-Income Seniors in Buffalo, NY February 12, 2021 Apply to Metcalf Avenue Apartments December 12, 2020 Employment, Training & Housing Opportunities for Veterans in New York City November 9, 2020 ABOUT Who We Are What We Do Directory of Services Our Affiliates Our Leadership Our Board Announcements TAKE ACTION Donate Join our Team Contact Us Join our Mailing List IMPORTANT NOTICES Universal Consent Entities Participating Health Insurance Plans Hospital Affiliations Acacia FCOI Policy Notice of Privacy Practice (NPP) Notice to our Clients of Possible Unauthorized Access to Client Information CONTACT US TODAY! Primary Care Call Center: 718-734-2539 Behavioral Health Admissions: 718-960-7599 Older Adults Services: 347-614-2519 Ext. 7304 Workforce Development: 212-473-0255 Childcare: 646-937-0068 Youth Education & Development: 212-781-5500 Ext.5513 Supportive Housing: 718-299-1100 Ext. 6535 Affordable Housing: 718-741-1900 Contact © 2021 Acacia Network.