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Mails information about pre-diabetes.

Provides information about monkeypox - a viral disease that can cause rashes and other symptoms. It does not commonly occur in the US, but there is currently an outbreak of monkeypox with cases spreading in Washington state and across the country, as well as in many other countries. Many of the current cases are occurring in men who have sex with men, although monkeypox can spread person-to-person with any kind of close, skin-to-skin contact. Includes information about exposure, symptoms, testing, treatment, and vaccinations.

Advocates to increase awareness about gluten intolerance and celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis. Some materials are available in Spanish. Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy includes celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. In these hereditary immune system disorders, protein fractions in wheat, rye, and barley set off a chain of events that lead to tissue damage. These products must be avoided in the diet. GSE is a multi-system disorder. Some individuals have an adverse reaction when eating gluten products and show improvement when following a gluten-free diet. This is known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Publishes the GIG electronic news magazine and other materials for patients, the public and health care providers.

Provides help with managing diabetes by providing education and support, including nutrition education.

Offers support groups for those caring for people living with dementia, including a support group for children caring for parents with dementia. Coordinates dementia friendly events in the community. Offers memory screenings for anyone concerned about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia; whose family and friends have noticed changes in them; or who believe they are at risk due to a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or a related illness. Provides classes and seminars that provide an overview of dementia where participants can learn about care options, resources, brain and hearing health, community supports, and practical tools for navigating each stage.

Provides information and resources on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome as well as Long COVID. Also coordinates patient-centered research aimed at the early detection, objective diagnosis, and effective treatment of ME/CFS and Long COVID.

Participants make healthy lifestyle changes to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Offers free telephone counseling with professional oncology social workers. Counseling can help: -  Learn new ways to cope with a cancer diagnosis   -  Explore and manage feelings which may include sadness or anxiety   -  Speak with your children and other loved ones about cancer   -  Find help with financial challenges   -  Improve communications with the health care team   -  Connect with resources   Also offers online and telephone support groups facilitated by an oncology social worker. Provides free online education workshops and teleconferences about cancer-related topics. Previous workshops are available in an archive as podcasts.

Provides information and support services to people with Spina Bifida and families who have children with Spina Bifida.   Coordinates mentoring groups, and offers limited financial assistance to help with medical costs associated with Spina Bifida. Organizes informal get-togethers for people associated with the organization and others interested in Spina Bifida.

Coordinates group classes for those with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes. Includes information about carb counting, meal planning, understanding medications, and physical activity. Individual sessions are available for diabetes patients who are newly diagnosed or who have special needs.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Help people make better health decisions through support, encouragement, and health-related education. Support patients living with chronic diseases through one-on-one appointments, groups, and community-based classes. Provide education on diabetes, prediabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucometer teaching, basic nutrition, asthma, tobacco cessation, family planning, exercise, among other topics. Health educator help patients to set goals that help the patient achieve better health outcomes. Offers community classes including exercise groups, cooking workshops, yoga, diabetes management, and gardening.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Provides information and answers questions concerning treatment/ resources for cancer patients.

Provides general hospital services including laboratory, cardiac exercise testing, surgery, nutritional education and counseling, an emergency department, and imaging, such as CT and x-rays. Full list of services provided: - Cardiology Clinic - Diabetes Program - Diagnostic Imaging - Emergency Services - Laboratory Services - Occupational Therapy - Pain Management - Physical Therapy - Surgical Services - Transitional Care - Volunteer Program - Respiratory Therapy - Acute Inpatient care

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Offers a one-year, community-based, lifestyle intervention program for overweight adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Designed to enable adults to adopt and maintain lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Through the program, participants will receive support and encouragement from both a trained Lifestyle Coach and fellow participants as they develop a plan for improving and maintaining their overall well-being. The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is nationally supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations committed to preventing chronic disease. The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program uses a CEC-approved curriculum and is part of the CEC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Dialysis -  Provides outpatient dialysis services for both hemo and peritoneal dialysis. -  Provides information, training and ongoing support for home dialysis. -  For home dialysis, patients start their dialysis in the clinic and continue with a dialysis machine at home. Support services -  Offers financial counseling, information and referral for patients.   -  Offers information about diet and exercise that can slow or stop kidney disease from progressing. -  Provides mutual support opportunities for renal patients, families and friends. -  Provides travel information for visiting dialysis patients from other centers.   Offers a free class for people with chronic kidney disease that gives them an opportunity to learn about dialysis treatment options, including transplant, and how to plan and prepare for treatment. Lists area doctors that specialize in kidney disease.

Free online database of guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues including one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, disability legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

12-month class series helps participants adopt the healthy habits needed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Trained lifestyle coaches lead classes to help participants make better food choices, increase physical activity and learn coping skills to maintain weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes.

Offers support/educational programs addressing cancer issues.    Services include: -  Emotional support groups -  Ongoing classes, workshops and lectures -  Mini symposiums -  Off-site educational programs for teens - Off site education for the workplace -  Teen writing contest    Programs located in: -  Seattle -  Bellevue -  Everett -  Tacoma -  Mason, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, and Thurston, counties.

Offers inpatient/outpatient care and emergency services; including cardiology, pulmonary, and neurology services; hematology/oncology/infusion therapies; inpatient rehabilitation unit; nutrition and diabetes education and support; and a sleep lab.