Hospitals and healthcare centers are more than just places where patients go to receive medical treatment; they are educational institutes for patients suffering from a range of diseases and illnesses.
Many hospitals and healthcare centers offer a variety of health care classes that provide patients with access to information and resources that can help them manage their illness or disease. The following are just some of the many Health Care Levelland classes offered through Covenant Hospital.
Diabetes Education Classes
Diabetes, especially Type 2, can be easily managed by making several lifestyle changes. Diabetes education classes offer newly diagnosed diabetes patients with access to information and resources that can help them make some of the many lifestyle changes that are needed to lead a happy and healthy life with diabetes.
Diabetics can learn how to monitor their blood sugar, what symptoms to look out for, and other healthcare related information. Other things that can be learned at these diabetes education classes can include nutrition, health care tips, such as the need for regular eye exams or regular checkups at the doctor, or community resources that can help lower the cost of medication or medical supplies.
Cancer Support Groups
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be emotionally and physically draining. Some of the Health Care Levelland classes offered through Covenant focus on helping cancer patients. These classes offer patients access to everything from medical information on new or existing cancer treatments to support and counseling services.
Cancer support groups can be attended by patients who have recently been diagnosed with this illness. Patients who have been diagnosed for a while may also benefit from the information and resources provided by these classes.
In addition to cancer patients, their family and friends may also find the classes helpful. Family and friends can discover helpful information and tips, and even learn about resources that can be used to help not only the individual suffering from cancer, but those that offer support.
Attending educational classes or support groups at Covenant Hospital Levelland can help patients and their families/friends find the support they need to get through a number of illnesses or diseases.
