| The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, partners with Carolinas HealthCare System |
Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) is the official health education and prevention partner of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. This strategic alliance allows our YMCA branches to fully integrate and expand their health and wellness programs for all people. Our registered nurse from CHS works with branch wellness staff to provide preventative health services as well as guidance for individuals desiring to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle. Physicians affiliated with CHS serve as Medical Directors for each branch’s CMC Health Center. |
Nurse Dianna Burhans, RN
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Listed below are some of the programs and services the YMCA/CHS partnership offers at the CMC Health Center at the Childress Klein YMCA (free of charge unless noted otherwise):
Blood Pressure Monitoring
The YMCA’s wellness staff and the CHS nurse provide blood pressure monitoring services. The nurse consults with individuals who are seeking advice on abnormal readings. This service is available to YMCA members and the community.
Flu Shots - (fee associated with this service)
The registered nurse will make flu shots available to YMCA members and the communities served by the branch during the beginning of the flu season.
Health Education and Screenings
The CHS nurse and the YMCA’s wellness staff hold monthly health education programs and screenings for members and others in the community.
Lab Services - (fees are associated with these services)
The CHS nurse offers monthly cholesterol screenings, lipid profiles, allergy shots and other lab services for members and the community. Offered once a month, visit our calendar to find out more about our next screening.
Lifestyle Management & Medical Referral Program - (fee is associated with this service)
Designed to provide you with resources, guidance and encouragement to attain a healthier lifestyle. This eight-week program is ideal for first-time exercisers, those needing assistance with making healthy choices, post acute rehab clients who want to continue an active lifestyle, or those with chronic or recently diagnosed medical conditions.
New Member Health Review
Upon request, the CHS nurse conducts a general health assessment of each new YMCA member. The nurse contacts and advises high-risk individuals in order to help them develop personal health programs in coordination with the YMCA wellness staff.
Nurse Consults
The registered nurse serves as a resource to YMCA members and the community to provide them with health, wellness, and prevent services as well as recommendations for participation in specific YMCA programs. Nutrition Education
The registered nurse and the YMCA’s wellness staff offer basic nutrition education to YMCA members and the branch’s surrounding community. Individuals needing specialized nutrition counseling are referred to a registered dietitian.
| For more information contact: |
| Dianna Burhans |
| CMC Health Center Nurse |
| (704) 716-6467 |
| dianna.burhans@ymcacharlotte.org |