Everyday at Network Health, we’re building healthy and strong Wisconsin communities. This centers on boosting the collective health and wellness of the neighborhoods, towns and cities we call home. Our communities in northeast and southeast Wisconsin are home to some remarkable wellness programs.
At Network Health, we’re working with health and wellness organizations in our service area to innovate and collaborate and offer our members access to the programs they need to make positive changes and live their healthiest lives.
Prevent T2 is a National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), which was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2010. This program offers evidence-based, cost-effective interventions that help prevent type 2 diabetes in communities across the United States. This lifestyle change program focuses on healthy eating and physical activity, which showed that people with prediabetes who participate can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent (71 percent for people over 60 years old).
CDC-approved curriculum with lessons, handouts and other resources to help participants make healthy change
A lifestyle coach, specially trained to lead the program, to teach new skills, encourage participants to set and meet goals and keep everyone motivated
A support group of people with similar goals and challenges – together, the group shares ideas, celebrates successes and works to overcome obstacles
A yearlong program, because making lifestyle changes is an ongoing process – this supports people as they develop new habits
There is no charge for Network Health members to participate
Age 18 or older
Body mass index above 24
Have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Cannot be pregnant
Must either have a recent blood test in the prediabetic range or receive a result of high risk for type 2 diabetes on the Prediabetes Risk Test
If you would like to learn more about the Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program, please send an email to our secure Prevent T2 inbox at NHpreventT2@networkhealth.com.
Don't fear falling. Take control of your life by improving your balance. Join Network Health and SilverSneakers for an interactive Balance Builder class. These classes teach you how to build balance, improve strength and increase flexibility. This class is offered at no cost to Network Health members who have a SilverSneakers membership as part of their plan benefits.
With coronavirus restrictions, Network Health is currently not offering this program. Please check back to see when this program will be relaunched.
Workshops are available through the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging to teach members how to best manage common symptoms of chronic conditions.
This six-week workshop teaches people with the following chronic conditions to manage their health.
Arthritis
Asthma
Chronic pain
Heart conditions
High blood pressure
Obesity
What will you learn?
Practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue
How to plan to achieve your wellness goals
Better nutrition and eating habits
How to effectively communicate with your doctor and family about your health
To find dates and times for this workshop, click here or call the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging at 608-243-5690.
This six-week workshop helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition. The workshop is led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom have diabetes themselves.
What will you learn?
Techniques for dealing with symptoms, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration
Appropriate exercises to help improve or maintain your strength and endurance
Healthy eating choices and habits
Appropriate use of medication
How to work more effectively with health care providers
To find dates and times for this workshop, visit the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging's website or call them at 608-243-5690.
This seven-week workshop is for anyone who is at risk or who has had a problem with balance and falling. Stepping On can empower you to carry out healthy behaviors to reduce your risk of falling and increase your quality of life.
What will you learn?
Simple and fun ways to improve balance and strength
The role vision plays in maintaining balance
How medications can contribute to falls
Ways to stay safe when out and about in your community
What to look for in footwear
How to check your home for safety
To find dates and times for this workshop, click here or call the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging at 608-243-5690.
Breathe at Ease is Network Heath’s proactive condition management program designed to help members and participants avoid flare-ups, control symptoms and potentially improve their lung conditions. It’s intended to supplement a physician’s care of chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How does the program work?
Enroll by contacting one of the Breathe at Ease respiratory therapists to schedule an appointment or ask your doctor for a referral to Breathe at Ease.
Schedule and attend a one-on-one appointment with a Breathe at Ease respiratory therapist. You’ll receive an assessment, discuss your health history and develop an action plan. Bring the completed questionnaire and your medications to this appointment.
Schedule monthly follow-up calls with your respiratory therapist. These phone calls help address any concerns as they arise.
A community-wide support group for people with COPD and other chronic lung diseases. For more information in the Fox Valley call 920-831-1498 or 920-738-2558. Find Better Breathers Groups in Other Areas
The resources and organizations listed on this document are available to members who may need assistance with common socio-economic factors, like Medicaid eligibility, affording basic needs and/or social isolation.
If you’re pregnant or have a baby under 1 year, Network Health recommends Text4baby, a free service that helps you feel more prepared for motherhood. Text4baby will send you doctor appointment reminders and personalized information on prenatal care, baby’s development, signs of labor, breastfeeding, nutrition and more, directly to your cell phone. It’s easy to sign up and the text messages are FREE, regardless of how many text messages you have in your cellphone plan or even if you don’t have texting in your cellphone plan. To sign up, text BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411. You can cancel the service at any time by texting STOP (ALTO for Spanish) to 511411. There is also an app, available for download in the Google Play and iTunes stores, which provides additional information about baby’s development, pregnancy, childcare tips and more. You can also sign up and find more information at www.text4baby.org or on Text4baby’s Facebook page.