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Hoag’s comprehensive approach to women’s wellness
Your health history, diet, physical activity, and social
and emotional health can affect your overall wellness.
Incorporating new, healthy habits in each of these
areas can enhance your quality of life today and in the
years to come. Through healthy lifestyle modification
many common diseases such as high blood pressure,
diabetes and heart disease can be controlled or
prevented before they occur. Positive lifestyle changes
can also help control health issues such as fatigue,
mood swings, insomnia and obesity.
The following is an outline of the important
components of Hoag’s comprehensive approach to
women’s wellness. Each of these services is provided
by our multidisciplinary team of women’s health
experts, who are committed to taking an integrative
approach to your well-being; one that addresses all
aspects of healthy living – physical, mental, emotional.
Detailed Health History Assessment
In order for us to gather important health and lifestyle
information specific to your needs, a detailed health
questionnaire will be sent to your home prior to your
first visit. Our clinical team will use this vital information
to help assess your current health status and evaluate
your risk for disease.
Comprehensive Physical Evaluation and Health Risk Assessment
Our comprehensive physical evaluation begins with
a thorough discussion about your health history with
our women’s health nurse practitioner. This helps us to
clarify your health concerns and wellness goals. You
will receive a thorough head-to-toe physical examination
as well. Based on your health history and physical,
specific screening or diagnostic tests may be
recommended to better evaluate your current or future
risk for disease. Our nurse practitioner in collaboration
with our physician who specializes in integrative
medicine, will work together with you and each
member of the Wellness Center team to develop an
individualized Comprehensive Health Management
Plan that will be provided to you and your personal
physician at the conclusion of your visit.
Nutritional Consultation
One of the most important components of good health
is proper nutrition. Understanding the direct impact
of food on your metabolism, mood, hormone balance
and medical conditions helps you make food selections
that lead to optimal health. In partnership with you
and the Center’s physician, our registered dietician
will assess your individual needs and help you
develop a sustainable, personalized nutritional plan
that complements your lifestyle, food preferences
and specific goals.
Fitness Evaluation
Individuals who are physically active are more likely
to maintain a healthy body weight, reduce stress and
most important, reduce their risk for major illnesses
such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Our
comprehensive fitness evaluation provides you with a
thorough understanding of your current fitness level
and how you can safely incorporate exercise into your
daily goals for well-being. The fitness evaluation is
conducted by our certified exercise physiologist, who
will work one-on-one with you to develop a personalized
fitness plan to meet your unique health concerns and
wellness goals.
Lifestyle Counseling
In the busy day-to-day routine of juggling multiple
priorities, stress can take a major toll on all aspects
of a woman’s well-being. Hoag’s lifestyle counselor
holds a PhD in psychology and has extensive experience
in helping women to reduce stress levels in order
to achieve a more balanced, healthier life. Lifestyle
counseling is a unique and vital service offered as part
of several of Hoag’s comprehensive wellness packages.
This integrative approach takes into account the
mind-body connection, and helps you to incorporate
important stress reduction strategies as part of your
overall wellness plan.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing
Our clinicians may recommend laboratory tests and
diagnostic procedures that are important tools in
assessing your current health status and risk for future
diseases. An example is blood tests that investigate
underlying health issues such as diabetes, underactive
thyroid and other metabolic issues. We may also
recommend specialized diagnostic testing such as bone
density scans, mammograms, cardiac screening, etc.
After thoroughly reviewing your medical history and
conducting a thorough physical examination, we will
share with you what testing we recommend to develop
a comprehensive analysis of your health status.
Some insurance providers require pre-approval for
certain laboratory and diagnostic testing in order to
provide reimbursement. We will help you determine
what may be covered and whether or not prior approval
is required. Please note: Any costs not covered by your
medical plan will be charged to you, should you decide
to move forward with the testing.
Comprehensive Health Management Plan
At the conclusion of each of our wellness evaluations, a
Comprehensive Health Management Plan is provided.
This detailed health portfolio contains an extensive
summary of the results of the various assessments
and testing you have received at the Center. And most
important, it provides a customized action plan with
personalized guidelines that serve as a roadmap to
better health. Strategies for improving all aspects of
well being – mind, body and spirit – are covered, as
well as special educational references and tools
for success to enable you to achieve your specific
wellness goals and health needs.
An abbreviated version of this in-depth summary is
also provided to your personal physician to ensure your
health status and wellness goals are communicated to
your primary health care team.
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