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What is the Cholesterol Management Program?
The Cholesterol Management Program is a special Kaiser Permanente program to help members at high risk of heart disease to lower their cholesterol. If you already have heart disease, this program will help you slow the progression of your disease. The best ways to lower your cholesterol levels are by eating low fat foods, exercising, and if necessary, taking medications.
A specially trained nurse or pharmacist, under the guidance of a physician specialist will be your personal care manager. They will help you make any needed lifestyle changes through phone calls, mailings and referrals to health education programs.
With the aid of a computer program, your cholesterol nurse or pharmacist will assess your possible risk for heart disease and track your blood tests and medications.
You will receive reminder letters to let you know:
- When to come in for another blood test.
- The results of your last blood test.
- The next steps to take based on your risk evaluation.
Who is the Program for?
The Cholesterol Management Program is for anyone with high cholesterol who is also at high risk for heart disease, or for anyone who already has heart disease.
Please note: Patients are seen by referral only.
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