Department of Family Medicine
Health Promotion: Health Education Classes
An important component to the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention activities of the department is a series of health education classes provided in the Family Medicine Center to augment patient education efforts. These classes are open to patients and the community and are currently offered at no charge. Topics include:
 Heart Healthy
Lifestyle |
Understanding High
Blood Pressure |
| Living with
Diabetes |
Smoking Cessation |
| Stress Management |
Balanced Living |
| Women's Health |
Men's Health |
| Pregnancy
Priorities |
Understanding
Cholesterol |
| Parenting the First
2 Years |
Eat to Live: A
Heart-Healthy Diet for |
| Parenting
Preschoolers |
Weight Loss |
Classes are presented in a small group format (12 or under) and some incorporate videos and question and answer sessions. Curriculum is based on the stages of change model of behavior change and emphasize the importance of patients taking steps to modify unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Classes are also presented at off-campus locations such as senior living centers or to parent groups.
Classes are advertised via
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brochures available in vital signs rooms and in lobby
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notices posted on bulletin boards in lobby and clinic
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newspaper ads, health calendars, community event calendars
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radio and television spots
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quarterly MCG HealthCare "For Your Good Health" newsletter and community calendar
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"Class Today" sign is placed on front desk
Providers are encouraged to refer patients to the classes.
Individual patient education is also available from a full-time Patient Educator. The Patient Educator has access to a video library and a wide variety of handouts and pamphlets are available as well as computer-generated fact sheets.
A health information kiosk is located in the waiting room.
Contact Information
| Dr. Peggy J. Wagner Research Director Email: pwagner@mcg.edu (706) 721-7589 |