BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE ¤ Billings ¤ Resource Guide for Individuals Recovering from Heart Attack or Stroke BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE ¤ Billings ¤ Resource Guide for Individuals Recovering from Heart Attack or Stroke If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke, you’re at higher risk of having another one. Other risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, obesity, and physical inactivity. The more risk factors you have, the higher your chances of having another heart attack or stroke. Lifestyle changes, combined with medical care, can help you to improve these factors and reduce your risk of another heart attack or stroke. This resource guide provides names, addresses and telephone numbers for programs and services in the Billings area to help you make these lifestyle changes. Table of Contents Cardiac Rehab Facilities.................................................2 Diabetes Management Programs....................................3 Nutrition Education/Counseling......................................4 Physical Activity............................................................5 Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs................7 Smoking Cessation........................................................8 Specialty Clinics & Programs..........................................9 Consumer Health Information/Web Sites......................10 Evaluation Form.......................................................... 12 This document is also posted on the Montana Cardiovascular Health Program web site at http://montanacardiovascular.state.mt.us 1 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Cardiac Rehabilitation Facilities Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is a supervised program that includes physical activity, lifestyle changes, education, and emotional support for people who have had a heart attack, bypass surgery or have other heart problems. Programs are medically supervised and individually designed to enhance your quality of life. The goal is to help you return to, and maintain, your best possible physical and emotional condition. Deaconess Billings Clinic Welch Heart Center 1020 North 27th Street, 2nd Floor Billings, Montana 59101 Phone: (406) 238-2000 Services Provided: For cardiac rehab information, contact an exercise physiologist at the above number. St. Vincent Healthcare Heart Center 1233 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 657-7000 Services Provided: The Cardiac Rehabilitation team at St. Vincent Healthcare includes registered nurses and physical therapists. The team works closely with the patient’s initial healthcare team to make sure the plan starts in the hospital and continues on an outpatient basis. A regular progress report is submitted to the patient’s physician. In addition to exercise classes, medically supervised education is provided on diet, nutrition, oxygen use, anxiety management, and breathing techniques. 2 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Diabetes Management Programs Diabetes Management Programs teach individuals how to manage their diabetes to minimize health complications. Staff members include healthcare professionals (nurses and registered dietitians) with training and experience in diabetes management. Deaconess Billings Clinic Diabetes Team 2825 8th Avenue North Billings, MT 59107 Phone: (406) 238-2501 Services Provided: The Diabetes Team consists of a Primary Care Physician, Endocrinologist, Diabetes Educators, RN Educators and Registered Dietitians. The goal of this team is to educate patients to successfully manage their own diabetes by achieving healthy blood sugar levels and learning lifestyle modifications that include diet, exercise, weight management, blood glucose monitoring, continued motivation for health, and preventing complications that may develop from diabetes. St. Vincent Healthcare Diabetes Center 1233 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 238-6530 Services Provided: The St. Vincent Healthcare Diabetes Center is dedicated to teaching adults and children with diabetes to become empowered to care for themselves properly. The interdisciplinary team includes nurses, dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, a counselor and an American Diabetes Association representative. Eight members of the Diabetes Team are Certified Diabetes Educators. 3 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Nutrition Education/Counseling Your doctor may recommend nutrition counseling for cholesterol reduction, weight control or diabetes management. Registered Dietitians are nutrition professionals who can help you reach your health goals safely and sensibly. Center for Health and Healing St. Vincent Healthcare Courtnie Shatwell, RD, LN 90 Poly Drive Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 237-3680 Services Provided: Individual counseling by a Registered Dietitian is available for a variety of nutrition issues including weight management and heart-healthy eating. Please call for more information. 4 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Physical Activity These programs and facilities can help you to improve your health by increasing your physical activity level. Be sure to check with your physician before starting a physical activity program. 24 Hour Fitness 1603 Grand Avenue, Suite H1 Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 245-9060 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. Billings Athletic Club 777 15th Street West Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 259-2626 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. Billings Department of Parks, Recreation, and Public Lands 390 North 23rd Street Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 657-8371 Services Provided: The park and recreation system consists of 2,592 acres of park land with recreation facilities throughout the city. The Department conducts recreation programs for young and old. For information about current activities, phone the Parks and Recreation Department at the above number or check the web site at http://ci.billings.mt.us/Living/parks.php. Billings Family YMCA 402 North 32nd Street Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 248-1685 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. 5 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Curves for Women 926 Main Street, Suite 4 Billings, MT 59105 Phone: (406) 252-1300 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. Curves for Women 1500 Broadwater Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 651-1911 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. Plaza Fitness 131 Moore Lane, Suite F Billings, MT 59101 Phone: (406) 259-4566 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. Powerhouse Gym 1321 Main Street Billings, MT 59105 Phone: (406) 252-7737 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. Slice of Life Exercise Program St. Vincent Healthcare Senior Services Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 237-3480 Services Provided: A free class for seniors. Includes stretching, low impact aerobics and some line dancing. Uses water jugs for weights and thera-bands. Locations: Monday and Wednesday 7:30 to 8:15 am at West Park Plaza. Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 to 8:15 am at Rimrock Mall. Yellowstone Racquet and Health Club 3440 Rimrock Road Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 656-8040 Services Provided: Call for current programs and fees. 6 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs There is help available for people who have no insurance and can’t afford to purchase their medicines. Many pharmaceutical companies have patient assistance programs that provide selected prescription medicines free of charge to physicians with patients who cannot afford necessary medicines. The sources below can help you determine whether your medicines fall under this type of program. NeedyMeds.com www.needymeds.com Services Provided: This website contains up-to-date information on patient assistance programs obtained directly from the drug manufacturers. The web site has a listing of pharmaceutical company programs, medications, and applications for many programs. NeedyMeds is an information source, not a program itself. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) www.phrma.org Services Provided: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) trade group has compiled an online directory of patient programs for selected prescription medicines. The directory lists pharmaceutical companies, medications covered, and basic eligibility criteria. This directory is not inclusive and includes only companies that are members of PhRMA. 7 BILLINGS RESOURCE GUIDE Smoking Cessation If you smoke, QUIT! Smoking increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The more you smoke, the higher your risk. When you stop, your risk starts to drop. Quitting smoking isn’t easy. These programs can help you meet that goal. Freedom From Tobacco St. Vincent Healthcare Phone: (406) 238-6181 Services Provided: A six to eight-week group program based on the program from the American Lung Association. The program uses a positive behavioral change approach that teaches you how to become a nonsmoker for good. Call the Registration Line at the above number for fee, dates and location. Meadowlark Recovery Services 1925 Grand Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Phone: (406) 255-7595 • (406) 698-0528 Services Provided: Call Donna Johnson at the above number for information about one-on-one tobacco cessation counseling. Tobacco Dependency Clinic Deaconess Billings Clinic Phone: (406) 657-4075 Services Provided: This six-week program is offered each spring and fall and is open to the public. The fee is $99. Call the above number for dates and location. Tobacco Quit Line Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program Phone: 1-866-485-QUIT (7848) Services Provided: The Tobacco Quit Line is a free telephone service for all Montanans. Smokers, chewers, family members, and health care providers are all welcome to call for tobacco cessation information. If desired, an individual may enroll in a six-week counseling program. The six-week program includes free nicotine replacement therapy with patches or gum unless covered by an individual’s medical insurance. Health care providers may fax patient referrals directly to the Tobacco Quit Line for call back at a later date. 8