NUTRITION CLASSES
Outpatient Nutritional Education
Thanks for visiting our Outpatient Nutritional Services department's web page. We will try to answer some of your questions about outpatient nutritional education and give you some basic information. If you cannot find the answers to your questions here, please call us at (928) 692-4607 or email at jrapp@azkrmc.com. We will be glad to help you and possibly get you started on the road to better health and a better quality of life!
What is outpatient nutritional education?
If your physician feels that you would benefit from nutritional counseling, for things such as diabetes, weight management, or heart disease, we have just what you are looking for. Your insurance may even cover it! We offer individual counseling, ranging from 1 session to many, and/or group classes, where we teach in depth information in diabetes self-management. These group classes go over everything from taking your medications, to foot care, to making healthy meals with just the right balance for diabetes.
Why would I want myself or my spouse to be in an outpatient nutritional education program?
If you have diabetes, or heart disease, or need help with managing your weight, these issues can cause you serious health problems. By properly eating a good diet, with just the right amount of calories (customized for you), and learning how to treat yourself if you have diabetes, we can help you reduce your risk for further health problems.
How will I be able to afford this program?
Most insurances cover the program. Medicare will cover 80% of the charges if you qualify. Diabetes, heart disease, and weight management are just a few of the things that might be covered by your insurance carrier. Give us a ring or talk with your doctor about it. However, when you look at the benefits of the program compared to the costs, even if you have to self-pay, the program is well worth the financial costs.
How do I get into the program?
To participate in the program, simply mention it to your physician and tell him/her that you are interested. If he/she feels that it would be appropriate for you, he/she will write a prescription for outpatient nutritional education/counseling. Then, all you do is get hold of us, and we will help you with the rest. You can also have your physician contact us or give us the prescription for you, and we will assist him/her in getting you started.
For more information, contact us at (928) 692-4607 or email us at jrapp@azkrmc.com.
Del E. Webb Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
1719 Beverly Avenue, Kingman Arizona 86409
We look forward to hearing from you, and we hope that we may someday be able to help you or a family member with your health concerns.
