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Our Patient Education team is staffed by medical and nursing students and an experienced nurse educator that has in-depth conversations with patients about chronic disease prevention and management, in particular type II diabetes and hypertension. We provide counseling on lifestyle modifications including diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation. We work together with our patients to identify barriers to change and create feasible goals that are in line with the patients’ values. We additionally provide educational material in the form of handouts or links to online resources to reinforce conversations and support patients in managing their health beyond the clinic.
Of the lifestyle changes discussed with our patients, nutrition is front and center. We cover topics including: balanced plates, dietary guidelines and tips to lower blood sugar or reduce sodium intake, glycemic index, fiber, cholesterol, processed foods, and how to read food labels. Through individualized nutrition counseling and recipe handouts, we aim to enhance health literacy, bolster self-efficacy, and fuel patient interest in nutrition and cooking.
We also provide individualized smoking cessation counseling, working with patients to explore their motivations and readiness to quit, identify barriers, and develop strategies that feel achievable. We provide resources and guidance to support patients throughout the quitting process, while recognizing that behavior change is often gradual and requires ongoing support and encouragement.
In addition, the Patient Education Team offers point-of-care A1C testing to help assess blood sugar control and support conversations around diabetes prevention and management. Working alongside other clinic teams, we aim to ensure that patient education is integrated into each patient’s broader care plan and that patients leave the clinic with individualized goals and resources they can use to take an active role in their health.
Resources
NY Smoke Free
Access to nicotine replacement
https://www.nysmokefree.com/services/
or call: 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
Grow NYC
Access to Green Market Map 2026
https://grownyc.org/resources/greenmarket-seasonal-market-map-2026/
Access to Health Bucks Information
https://grownyc.org/use-benefits/
God's Love We Deliver
Information about A1C test
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