For Appointments Call 619-779-7900
Chronic Disease
Management Programs
Chronic Disease Prevention, Management, Treatment
Contact: Myrna Torresdey, MPH
Tel:(619) 564-8140.
Email:
mtorresdey@lamaestra.org
Description: Chronic Disease Screening, Prevention,
Management and Treatment Program for
Diabetes,
Asthma, Obesity and Hypertension available in all
languages.
-The Chronic Disease program at La Maestra provides
educational service to patients and their families
suffering from a range of chronic illnesses including
Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension.
-Weekly courses are offered about the diseases, how they
can be prevented and self-managed. The program also offers
access to medications at little or no cost to patients who
are underinsured and would otherwise have to go without.
-The Health Educators offer advice about using treatment
and testing equipment and how to apply for free
medication.
-Participants' progress and condition are carefully
case-managed in collaboration with their primary care
provider as part of La Maestra's Circle of Care.
-Blind results are submitted to disease registries for
analysis and further program modification and expansion.
General Diabetes Education and Assistance
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
La Maestra Community Health Centers
4060 Fairmount Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 564-8140
Nutrition and Weight Management Program
Description: Weight Management and Disease Prevention
Please contact Myrna Torresdey for more information and
class schedules.
-Services are provided for overweight patients and their
families as well as anyone interested in learning about
healthy lifestyles and eating habits.
The program is designed to provide culturally and
linguistically appropriate food alternatives and advice.
-The curriculum for the five-week nutrition and weight
management program is based on prevention of diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, and other
weight-related health issues. Topics include:
Class 1: Program overview, introduction to food pyramid
and recommended daily portions. Personal weight management
plan established.
Class 2: Food portion sizes
Class 3: How to read food labels and calories
Class 4: Calculating BMI and physical activity
Class 5: Disease prevention, blood pressure, cholesterol,
and other health education
-Each 60 minute session provides participants with tools
to improve or better manage their weight; modify behavior,
diet and lifestyle; and increase physical activity to
prevent or delay the onset of a chronic disease.
-In addition, there are 3 and 6 month follow-ups to
monitor participants' progress and assess their lifestyle
changes.
Funding for Programs
These programs are made possible through the generosity of
PacifiCare United and Cardinal Health Foundation.
