Whether you need to lose weight, control your diabetes or just want to live a healthier lifestyle, this guide is your roadmap to good health.
Our list of websites, phone numbers and organizations will help steer you in the right direction. The help you need to stay on course is only a phone call...or a click...away.
UHS Outpatient Dietitian
UHS Primary Care Clinton Street
Maureen Kennedy-May, RD, CDN
(607) 762-2660
UHS Wilson Medical Center
UHS Diabetes Center
40 Arch Street, Picciano 2, Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 763-6092
Fax: 763-6677
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
Diabetes Education Program
179 North Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-4111
Outpatient Dietitian
179 North Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 337-4223
UHS Delaware Valley Hospital
Nutrition Information
2 Titus Place, Walton, NY 13856
(607) 865-2159
UHS NurseDirect
(UHS Stay Healthy Center, Oakdale Mall)
7am – 9pm daily
(607) 763-5555 or (800) 295-8088
Weight Control:
Always check with your medical provider before beginning a nutrition plan or exercise program.
UHS Outpatient Dietitian
Medical Nutrition Therapy by a Registered Dietitian
Binghamton........................................762-2660*
Norwich..............................................337-4223*
Weight Watchers
Group and online weight loss assistance
www.weightwatchers.com ................800-651-6000
Take Off Pounds Sensibily (TOPS)
www.tops.org ................................................ 800-932-8677
United Medical Group’s Your Weigh to Health
Individualized Weight Loss Plan.........................763-8008
* Appointment with a nurse practitioner
Overeaters Anonymous Groups............www.oa.org
Boulevard Methodist Church
Monday - 7:30pm — Contact: Adrienne 724-1907
Wednesday - 7:30pm — Contact: Chris (604) 821-2853
Saturday 11:00am — Contact: 722-0421
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
www.foodaddicts.org ........................................... 774-6527
Calvary Community Church
Monday 7:00pm — Contact: Angie 729-8993
Friday 10:00am — Contact: Dave 772-9172
UHS Wilson Medical Center,
Picciano Bldg. 2nd Floor
Thursday 7:00pm — Contact: Sharon 238-7412
Saturday 8:00am — Contact: Dave 772-9172
National Weight Control Registry
www.nwcr.ws ................................ 800-606-NWCR (6927)
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
www.win.niddk.nih.gov
Southern Tier Surgical Clinic
Non-surgical Weight Loss Program,
Bariatric Surgery, Behavioral Therapy ...............763-8205*
*Fee for service -- Check with your insurance for coverage.
Behavioral Therapy:
If you need medical intervention, contact your health care provider.
UHS Outpatient Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 762-2340
Southern Tier Eating Disorder Network . . . . . .763-6326
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier .................................... www.yourmha.com
Information and Referral for Behavioral Health Professionals and Support Groups . . . . . 771-8888
Eating Disorder Support Group--Center for Holistic Services . . . . . . . . . . . 729-7001
For a private counselor, contact your insurance plan or a participating licensed clinical social worker or psychologist.
Health Resources:
Cholesterol, Sodium, Diet in Heart Disease:
American Heart Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-0208
www.heart.org
Diabetes Information:
UHS Diabetes Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-6092
American Diabetes Association . . . . . . . . . . 800-DIABETES
www.diabetes.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-342-2383
Nutrition and Health Information:
UHS Stay Healthy Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-6060
UHS Nurse Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-5555
Broome County Cornell
Cooperative Extension. . . . . . . .772-8956 x123 or x138
www.cce.cornell.edu/broome
WIC – Women, Infants & Children . . . . . . . . 778-2881
American Dietetic Association . . . . . . . . . 800-877-1600
www.eatright.org
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-ACS-2345
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health
Websites
Weight Loss Programs/Menus:
www.ediets.com
www.shapeup.org
www.mypyramid.gov
www.my-caloriecounter.com
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health
hp2010.nhlbihin.net/menuplanner/menu.cgi
Weight Loss Information:
www.cdc.gov/healthyweight
www.womenshealth.gov
www.healthfinder.gov
www.presidentschallenge.org
www.nhlbi.support.gov
Note: There are also many recipes and cooking information available on the web as well as local book-stores and libraries.
Exercise
“In Balance” -- Twin Tier Home Health ........ 763-8946
Consult Your Yellow Pages For:
- Exercise and Physical Fitness Programs
- Health and Fitness Program Consultants
- Health Clubs and Gymnasiums
*Check with your insurance company for possible membership coverage.
Walk:
Vestal “Rail Trail” -- African Road, Vestal to North Main Street, Vestal (end to end)
Otsiningo Park -- Bevier Street, Binghamton
Chenango Valley State Park -- Chenango Forks
Hickories Park -- Owego
www.bcwalks.com
www.mapmyfitness.com
www.aom3.americaonthemove.org
Parks & Recreation - www.gobroomecounty.com/parks
www.adultfitnesstest.org
Free Catalog:
Guide to Exercise Videos ............................. 800-433-6769
www.collageVIDEO.com