Coastal Medical Health Education Classes

Coastal Medical offers a  free education session for Coastal patients and families that provides information and support for regarding advance care planning and advance directives.  See below for the next available session.

An advance directive is a tool for you to identify and document your wishes surrounding your health goals and preferences at the end of life.  Most importantly, having these conversations with your provider and family early ensures that your wishes are known and honored when you are unable to make decisions for yourself.

The goal of the Advance Care Planning education session is to: 

• Define what Advance Directives are in detail  
• Discuss advantages of completing advance directives 
• Understand the different types of advance directives and identify the right documents for you
• Provide detailed steps on how to discuss with your provider and complete the documents to successfully

Advance Care Planning Education (Zoom) Classes 

April 12, 2023, 4 p.m. |  Register here

August 2, 2023, 10 a.m. |  Register here

Session 1: COPD The Basics

Learn how your lungs work and how they help you breathe. Understand what COPD is and who gets it. Learn what an action plan is and how it can help you manage your symptoms and prevent flares and hospitalizations.  

March 29, 2023, 1 p.m. |  Register here

Session 2: COPD Management 

Learn more about your medications and their role in managing your symptoms. Develop your own action plan, ways to eat healthy and stay active. Discover the resources available to help support you. 

April 5, 2023, 1 p.m. |  Register here

All classes will be held online using Zoom. You do not have to have a Zoom subscription to view the classes. 

There are currently no classes scheduled for this topic

Coastal Medical will be holding live online Zoom sessions where Coastal physicians, nurses, and clinical pharmacists will address frequently asked COVID-19 questions and answer patient questions about COVID-19. The following topics will typically be covered in these sessions:

• What to do if you are exposed to COVID-19 and need to quarantine
• How to manage COVID at home and isolation precautions
• COVID-19 testing questions
• Current CDC recommendations for COVID vaccinations and boosters
• Current COVID-19 available treatments and eligibility 
• How to use a home pulse oximeter and remote patient monitoring technology

COVID-19 Information Sessions with Q&A (Live on Zoom)

Session Dates and Times:

There are no sessions currently scheduled

All classes will be held online using Zoom. You do not have to have a Zoom subscription to view the classes. 

Diabetes Virtual (Zoom) Classes 

Session 1: Diabetes Basics and Self Management 
Learn about the causes of diabetes and the symptoms of high or low blood sugars. Review self-monitoring of blood sugars & certain factors that may affect your readings. Lastly, learn about how to manage your blood sugars when you are sick. 

May 2, 2023, 5:30 p.m. | In-person Session | Register here

June 8, 2023, 10 a.m. | In-person Session | Register here

September 12, 4 p.m. | Register here

Session 2: Diabetes and Nutrition 
Learn how exercise and food can affect your blood sugar level. Learn how to read nutrition labels and what foods are best to keep blood sugars under control.  Learn how to develop your own healthy meal plan.

May 9, 2023, 5:30 p.m. | In-person Session | Register here

June 16, 2023, 10 a.m. | In-person Session | Register here

September 19, 4 p.m. | Register here

Dining Out with Diabetes

May 18, 2023, 4 p.m. | Register here 

Diabetes and Navigating the Grocery Store

There are no additional sessions scheduled at this time. 

Diabetes and Medications

April 25, 2023, 4 p.m. |  Register here

Am I at risk for diabetes?
Approximately 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. More than 80% of those with prediabetes do not know they have it. Learn the risk factors and how to lower your chances of developing diabetes.

There are no sessions scheduled at this time.

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

The free Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at the Lifespan Community Health Institute is an evidence-based program that teaches people at risk for developing diabetes how to implement a healthy lifestyle with the goal of preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes.  To learn more go to the Lifespan DPP page. 

This program will start as a virtual class (via Zoom) and move to in-person when permitted. Childcare and transportation assistance available for in-person sessions.

To enroll in the program:
Call: 401-432-7217 or  Email: CommunityHealthNetwork@ripin.org

Anxiety Management in Children (ages 3-11): A Parent's Guide

Join us for an overview and panel discussion on different concepts to manage anxiety in children between the ages of 3 to 11. This class is presented by Coastal Medical’s behavioral health clinicians, including our licensed clinical social workers as well as our child and adolescent psychiatrist. Following the presentation, we will answer live questions typed into the chat by the audience.

• The causes of anxiety in children
• How to respond to an anxious child
• Strategies and tools to support a child with anxiety

There are no sessions scheduled at this time. 

Caring for your Aging Loved One
Being a caregiver requires a lot of attention, all of the time. This discussion will look at the silent signs of caregiver stress, and introduce strategies for efficient and meaningful care and connection.

July 18, 2023, 12 p.m. | Register here

Holiday Eating and Stress Management 
Learn tips & gain support from others in eating healthy and managing stress during the holiday season.

Grief: Coping and Connection
Grief can come out of many circumstances: the end of a relationship, retirement, leaving a home, or the loss of a pet or loved one. During this conversation we will discuss some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding grief as well as recognizing what might be a grief reaction/response and accessing support.

There are no sessions scheduled at this time.

Stress Management
There are many different reasons and ways we feel stress. Learn about your body’s natural reaction to stress, recognize your body’s individual signs, and receive useful tips and tricks to promote daily relaxation and healthy habits.

There are no sessions scheduled at this time.

Healthy Eating for Weight Loss

Are you looking to reach your health and weight goals through nutrition? In this session, we'll discuss nutrition basics for getting started in your weight loss journey. You'll learn about the benefits of reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, foods that encompass a healthy meal plan, methods to work towards weight loss, and ways to leverage different tools to reach your goals.

No sessions are schedule at this time

Living Healthy, Getting Moving

Let’s get moving! Physical activity is an important piece of your overall health. Join us for a class where we will review the benefits of physical activity and discuss ways to modify an exercise routine based on your needs. We’ll specifically address exercise and discuss SMART goal setting, as well as other topics of overall well-being, including self-care and sleep. 

March 30, 2023, 12 p.m. |  Register here

Learn how to monitor your health condition and share online with your Coastal Medical Care Team.

Monitoring Your Health Remotely

Sessions on this topic are currently not available. Please check back often for updates. 

This is a free, smoking cessation information and support class for Coastal patients wishing to stop smoking. 

• Understand smoking habits 
• Learn how to avoid and alter trigger situations 
• Learn how to substitute an alternative for cigarettes 
• Set a smoking stop date and develop a cessation plan 

Smoking Cessation Class

April 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. | In-person Session | Register here