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For more information, visit www.ncdhhs.gov.

We are happy that you have chosen The Birthplace at Hugh Chatham Health! Our team encourages each expecting mother to attend prenatal classes in preparation for their new arrival. Classes are free of charge.

To register, visit www.hughchatham.org/community-education.

BASIC PRINCIPLES AND HABITS TO DEVELOP:

1. Breakfast is important, and missing this meal slows metabolism.
2. Avoid unhealthy snacks.
3. Foods high in protein, vegetables and fiber should be the backbone for this diet.
4. Avoid late evening meals.
5. It is better to eat four to five smaller nutritious meals during the day.
6. Drink plenty of water. Studies show that drinking a glass of water before a meal tends to decrease the numbers of calories you consume.
7. If family members don’t want to participate, then prepare your meals separately or choose only the healthy items.

HEART HEALTHY NUTRITION

A heart healthy diet is made up of an overall healthy eating pattern.
A healthy eating pattern emphasizes:
• A variety of fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains
• Lean protein sources such as skinless poultry or fish
• Nuts and legumes
• Healthy fats such as avocado or olive oil
• Limiting sugar, sweets, and sugary beverages
• If you drink, alcohol should be consumed in moderation – no more than one serving per day for women and two servings per day for men

SODIUM
Sodium is necessary to keep the body functioning properly; however, too much sodium can be harmful to those with high blood pressure.
• If the doctor recommends a sodium restriction, it is usually limited
to 2000mg of sodium per day (1 tsp of sodium contains 2300mg)

SUGAR
Refined carbohydrates may also affect heart health. These are foods with high amounts of simple sugars. Examples include sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages. The American Heart Association recommends to limit added sugars to no more than 6 tsp for women and 9 tsp for men per day. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the biggest source of added sugar in the American diet. Added sugars are also found in baked items, ice cream, and candy.

TIPS FOR BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS

– Nurse whenever baby shows hunger cues (puts hands/fingers in mouth, makes sucking motions, sticks tongue out, smacks lips)
– If your baby does not each for a few feedings in a row, call your healthcare professional.
– Very few health conditions make it unsafe to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare professional if you think something may be a problem.
– It’s okay to breastfeed while taking most medications, but check with your healthcare professional or lactation consultant first.
– If you’re a smoker, quit. If you can’t , you can still breastfeed, but smoke far from your baby and change your clothes.
– Never use illegal drugs or take someone else’s medications. Follow your healthcare professional’s directions for prescriptions.
– Talk to your healthcare professional about drinking alcohol.

Hugh Chatham Health and its affiliates are pleased to participate in the following North Carolina Managed Medicaid Plans:
– AmeriHealth Caritas
– Blue Cross Blue Shield

• PATIENT RESOURCE GUIDE
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Beneficiaries have several resources to help answer questions about their transition to NC Medicaid Managed Care. Those who want a reminder of which health plan they are enrolled in should call the Enrollment Broker at 833-870-5500 (TTY: 833-870-5588). Questions about benefits and coverage can be answered by calling their health plan at the number listed in the welcome packet or on the What Beneficiaries Need to Know on Day One fact sheet.

For other questions, beneficiaries can call the NC Medicaid Contact Center at 888-245-0179 or visit the “Beneficiaries” section of the Medicaid website.

Additionally, for issues that cannot be resolved with their health plans, beneficiaries can contact the NC Medicaid Ombudsman at 877-201-3750.

• OB/GYN SERVICES AT HUGH CHATHAM

• ABNORMAL MAMMOGRAM RESULTS

HELPING INFORMATION FOR NEW PARENTS:

• CHOOSING A CARE PROVIDER FOR YOUR NEWBORN

• 3-5 DAY APPOINTMENT

• ONE MONTH APPOINTMENT

• TWO MONTH APPOINTMENT

• FOUR MONTH APPOINTMENT

• SIX MONTH APPOINTMENT

• NINE MONTH APPOINTMENT

• TWELVE MONTH APPOINTMENT

BIRTHPLACE CLASS INFORMATION:

• THE BIRTHPLACE

• CHILDBIRTH & CHILD CARE CLASSES

• PATIENT EXPERIENCE AT THE BIRTHPLACE (VIDEO)

HUGH CHATHAM HEALTH VIRTUAL CARE

• BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AT HUGH CHATHAM HEALTH

• ¿Cuáles formularios necesito completar antes de ingresar al hospital?
  En algunos casos, su doctor utilizará un formulario de preadmisión que provee el hospital. Este formulario nos permite efectuar el procedimiento administrativo antes de que usted venga al hospital y nos permite registrar su ingreso más rápidamente en el momento que usted llegue al hospital.
• ¿Necesito firmar papeles de autorización antes de una operación o cirugía?
  En caso de estar programada una cirugía o algún tipo de intervención, el hospital le pedirá que firme un consentimiento escrito antes de realizarse la cirugía o intervención. En el caso de una persona menor de edad, el hospital requiere que esta autorización escrita esté firmada por la madre, o el padre, o guardián legal.
• ¿Qué necesito traer al hospital?
  • Camisón o pijama
  • Una bata
  • Artículos de tocador
  • Pantuflas antideslizantes
  • El hospital proporciona todo lo demás para una estadía confortable
• ¿Cuál es el horario de salida?
  11 de la mañana.
• ¿Qué debo hacer para tener equipamiento médico o recibir cuidados médicos en mi casa?
  • Su administrador de caso (case manager) puede ayudarle a planificar su salida del hospital. Eso incluye arreglos para:
    • Cuidados en la casa (home care) – Enfermeros, ayudantes o terapeutas a domicilio para proveer servicios al paciente en su propia casa después de la hospitalización
    • Equipamientos médicos permanentes – Equipamientos tales como una silla de rueda, una cama hospitalaria o un tubo de oxígeno
• ¿Cuál es el horario de las oficinas administrativas?
  La Oficina de Administración está abierta de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m.
• ¿Cuáles son las reglas del hospital sobre facturación y cobranza?
  Por favor vea la sección Información para el Paciente, “Arreglos Financieros.”
• ¿Cómo puedo obtener asistencia financiera para pagar mi cuenta por servicios del hospital?
  Un coordinador de Expediente Financiero puede ayudar a establecer si usted es elegible para recibir ayuda financiera. Para mayor información, o para hacer una cita personal para evaluar sus opciones, por favor llame al interno de teléfono 7095.

• SPORTS MEDICINE AT HUGH CHATHAM

• SPORTS PHYSICALS

• PREPARING FOR TOTAL JOINT SURGERY

• RECOVERY AFTER JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY

• TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT HOME EXERCISES

• TIPS FOR FALL PREVENTION

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

• PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)

• ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)

• STROKE EDUCATION

• TELEMETRY

• DE-ESCALATION TRAINING

• NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM (NRP)

For more information, visit www.hughchatham.org/community-education.

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. If you have Medicaid, FNS or WIC benefits, click HERE to see what has changed.

For a Spanish version, click here.

For more information, visit www.hughchatham.org/covid19.

• HOW TO MANAGE BLOOD PRESSURE

• IMPROVING MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION

• DIABETES NUTRITION

• HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GUIDEBOOK

For more information about diagnosis, risk factors and treatment, visit www.diabetes.org.

• PATIENT GUIDE TO SURGERY

• SURGICAL SERVICES AT HUGH CHATHAM

• CARDIAC NUTRITION INFORMATION

• CT LUNG SCREENINGS

Surry County Resource Guide

Wilkes County Resource Guide

Yadkin County Resource Guide

MEDICAL ACCESS PLAN:

The Medical Access Plan (MAP) is a program that helps residents of North Carolina access primary health care* services when they meet certain financial criteria and do not have primary health care coverage. MAP is only available to non profit medical practices that receive MAP funding through the North Carolina Office of Rural Health and Community Care (ORHCC). Patients on the MAP program are expected to make the medical practice their primary care “home” and to use it for their primary care needs. Patients who wish to use the practice only for ancillary services, such as laboratory or radiology, should not be enrolled in the MAP program.

If you cannot afford medical care, please ask a Hugh Chatham Team Member how to apply for the Medical Access Plan.

MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

Participating health centers*, such as free and charitable clinics, rural and community health centers, provide Medication Assistance Programs (MAP) for low income, uninsured patients who need access to prescription drugs and who cannot afford them. In addition, NC MedAssist, a statewide free pharmacy program, provides prescription medications to patients who meet the following criteria:
1 – Uninsured and/or no access to insurance
2 – North Carolina resident
3 – Low income/meet certain income requirements

If you cannot afford prescription medications, please ask a Hugh Chatham Team Member how to apply for the Medication Assistance Program.

*Participating health centers include Family Medicine & Express Care in Ronda, Family Medicine in Hays and Family Medicine in Boomer.

Request an appointment at www.hughchatham.org/appointments.

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