For over 170 years, YMCAs have united around healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Today, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. At the YMCA of Montclair, our chronic disease programs for multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and cancer survivors are run by certified instructors who have undergone specialized training to deal with these specific health issues.
Ann-Margaret Gutierrez, VP of Operations
agutierrez@montclairymca.org
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DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
This program helps adults at high risk of developing type-2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being. In a virtual setting, a trained lifestyle coach will facilitate a small group of participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity, and other behavior changes over a 12-month period. Free to members.
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Program Benefits
- Small group, supportive environment
- Hybrid virtual and in-person
- Learn about healthier eating & increasing physical activity to reduce risk
- 1 year program—16 weekly sessions, 3 Bi-weekly sessions, and 5 monthly sessions
- Reduce body weight by 7%
- Increase physical activity to 150 minutes per week
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BLOOD PRESSURE PROGRAM
This program helps adults at high risk of hypertension and high blood pressure which are significant contributors to cardiovascular disease. Participants will take steps to improve their overall health and well-being. In a virtual setting, a trained lifestyle coach will facilitate a small group of participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity, and other behavior changes over a 12-month period. Free to members.
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Program Benefits
- Weekly group education programs on topics including nutrition and blood pressure monitoring techniques.
- Provide blood pressure monitoring equipment that each person in the program can take home and keep.
- On a weekly or as-needed basis, communicate one-on-one with each participant, either in-person, through phone calls, or via online video conferencing platforms.
- Encourage participants to measure their blood pressure on a regular basis, at least two times each month, and record their blood pressure readings.
*Financial assistance is available for individuals who reside in Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Verona with demonstrated need.
