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Introduce more New Yorkers to lifestyle medicine Why this is important
Lifestyle habits such as healthy eating, being physically active, and getting adequate sleep go a long way to help prevent and treat type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other common conditions. Lifestyle medicine programs support patients in making behavior changes while also addressing their needs, such as access to healthy foods. This can make a lasting difference in the health of our communities.
How we will do it In addition to our existing program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, we will launch lifestyle medicine programs at 6 additional NYC Health + Hospitals facilities covering all 5 NYC boroughs. At each site, interdisciplinary teams of doctors, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, health coaches, community health workers, psychologists, program coordinators, and an exercise trainer will work together to support patients. The programs will also offer monthly produce deliveries, Health Bucks (coupons for farmers’ markets), cooking videos, cookbooks, and resistance bands for strength training. NYC Health + Hospitals staff will also receive support on lifestyle change, including free plant-based jumpstart programs, webinars, cooking demos, and continuing education courses. How we will measure success When our seven lifestyle medicine programs are up and running, we plan to have at least 5000 lifestyle medicine visits per year, serving diverse communities throughout NYC. We’ll also offer two healthy eating jumpstart programs each year for staff, along with regular livestreamed cooking demonstrations using affordable, accessible ingredients to make delicious plant-based meals! Upgrade aging infrastructure and medical equipment to make our system more resilient, secure and sustainable. Why this is important
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NYC Health + Hospitals facilities are among the oldest in the city and nation. Most of our buildings were built to care standards of another era. But we also have the best clinicians, expertise, innovations, and mission! We need to bring our physical plant up to the same standards that our clinicians provide in the treatment of our patients. Upgraded facilities will improve patient outcomes and protect us from nature’s challenges such as pandemics and extreme weather events related to climate change.
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