Lifestyle Management Institute

Risk Reduction Program 

Beverly Hospital at Danvers

480 Maple  Street
Danvers, MA 01923
978.304.8400

Our Risk Reduction Program is available to anyone who has the following risk factors:

• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis

Through education and exercise, this program helps patients identify and modify risk factors.  The risk factors below can increase your risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease.

• Constant Stress
• Diabetes
• Family History
• High Blood Pressure
• High Serum Cholesterol
• Lack of Exercise
• Menopause
• More than 20% Overweight
• Secondhand Smoke
• Smoking
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis

THE ROAD TO BETTER HEALTH

The program begins with a comprehensive evaluation by the Risk Reduction Team consisting of:

• Nursing Assessment
• Nutrition Assessment
• Behavioral Health Assessment
• Diagnostic Evaluation(s)

The results of your overall evaluation then become the basis for your personal risk reduction plan.  We offer structured therapeutic exercise sessions, education classes, and both individual and group counseling.  The program meets two times per week for up to 6 weeks at the Lifestyle Management Institute in Danvers.

During your therapeutic exercise sessions, we monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and symptomatic responses.  These sessions are designed to improve your flexibility and endurance and promote health and wellness.  In addition, we will support you in your efforts to decrease your risk for health-related issues.

The Risk Reduction Team will continually assess and modify your program and is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.


KEEPING UP THE GOOD WORK

At Beverly Hospital's Lifestyle Management Institute, our primary goal is to improve the quality of your life.  We consider your personal needs to ensure the road to good health is a comfortable one.

Our interdisciplinary team of professionals includes physicians, nurses, dieticians, behavioral health specialists, and exercise physiologists.  Together with your doctor, we develop a program tailored to your needs and abilities.  We take pride in knowing the strengths and weaknesses, hopes and dreams of each of our clients.

Upon completion of our Risk Reduction Program, participants may continue to participate in a maintenance program at the Lifestyle Management Institute, at home or at any local YMCA.  We will teach you how to monitor yourself so you can exercise safely and with peace of mind.  From aerobic exercise to healthy eating to physician lectures, our holistic approach to risk reduction  management is geared toward you and your life.


INSURANCE COVERAGE

Major health insurance coverage varies.  Check with your insurance carrier to insure eligibility for reimbursement.