Chronic Illness Management at DePaul Community Health Centers
As part of our commitment to delivering comprehensive health services, DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) focuses on the mind, body, and spirit. Part of that commitment is serving you with specialized, continuous management and treatment of chronic conditions through the Chronic Care Management Program(CCM). Our health care professionals will work with you to create personalized care plans aimed at optimizing health management and enhancing your quality of life.As a valued patient of the CCM program, you gain access to numerous benefits which are recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as essential elements of primary care.
To ensure better health and reduced health care costs for you, these benefits include:
- Improved Health Outcomes
- Personalized Care
- Reduced Healthcare Costs
- Enhanced Patient Education
What We Treat
Through our Chronic Care Management (CCM) services, you can receive treatment for multiple chronic conditions, including but not limited to:- Asthma/COPD: Tailored strategies to control symptoms and minimize asthma attacks.
- Cardiovascular Disease: Comprehensive management including blood pressure monitoring and ways to improve your heart health.
- Diabetes: Blood sugar monitoring, dietary planning, and personalized diabetes care education.
- Hypertension: Regular monitoring, lifestyle modification plans and medication management.
- We support you in the management of other conditions such as chronic kidney disease, arthritis and more.
Services Offered
Through our CCM program, if you are Medicare eligible, you may receive support services that include:- Comprehensive Care Plans
- Detailed descriptions of your health issues, treatment and medication, and health care provider information.
Medication Management
We help you manage your medications to ensure safe and effective treatment.Transitional Care Support
To prevent rehospitalizations and complications, DCHC provides you with guidance and support when moving from one health care setting to another.
Community Resource Coordination
You will receive connections to community resources that may be able to support your health goals.Preventive Services
You receive regular screenings, health check-ups, immunizations and counseling as part of our preventive care services to detect health issues early and prevent new health problems.Health-Related Behavior Support
We offer counseling and support for lifestyle changes such as diet modifications, exercise routines, and weight loss programs tailored to your specific health needs.Click here to schedule an appointment at one of our 11 New Orleans area clinics today.
Please feel free to ask how we can help you by speaking with your health care professional.
