Chronic disease management and prevention focuses on health care best practices and support services to improve quality of care and health outcomes related to chronic conditions. This is done across the continuum of care by providing technical assistance and education including the development and implementation of comprehensive approaches to improve the management of:
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic kidney disease
And promote:
- Cardiac rehabilitation participation
- Tobacco cessation activities
Explore the following playbooks Superior Health developed for health care professionals as comprehensive guidance designed to enhance the management and treatment of chronic conditions.
Managing, Treating and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases affecting your heart and blood vessels. Information here includes resources on hypertension and cardiac rehabilitation.
Managing the Care of Those with Diabetes
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood glucose. Information here includes resources on the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes.
Metabolic Syndrome: A Disease of Conditions
Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Information here includes treatment for chronic kidney disease which focuses on slowing the progression of kidney damage, usually by controlling the cause.
Smoking Cessation: Managing and Treating Tobacco Use
Tobacco use can lead to serious health problems. Quitting tobacco greatly decreases the risk of developing tobacco related diseases. Information includes tobacco cessation tools and resources.
Quitting Quickinar: Guiding the Way to Becoming Smoke Free
These bite sized learning modules are intended to provide you with quick information on how to work with individuals on their journey to becoming smoke free and provide you with resources to equip yourself with the tools needed to assist individuals.
View the Smoking Cessation Quickinar
Webinar Spotlight
In June 2024, Superior Health developed this four-part collaborative to explore best practices related to the ABCS of heart health including:
- Aspirin use.
- Blood pressure control.
- Cholesterol management.
- Smoking cessation.
- Cardiac rehabilitation.
View all the collaborative sessions on the Chronic Disease Management and Prevention YouTube channel playlist.