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Jefferson Regional Medical Center is prepared to provide the support you need to keep your New Year’s resolutions. Whether you want to stop smoking, lose weight, or get a better night’s sleep, don’t try to do it alone!

Programs for Weight Management

Dean Ornish Program - The 13-week program is available to those individuals who are at risk of developing heart disease or those who have known heart disease. The program includes four components: nutrition, exercise, stress management, and group support. A physician referral/prescription is necessary. Call 412-469-7805.

Counseling and Hypnotherapy Services – Our team of counselors can provide a complete course of care, including hypnosis when appropriate, to support your weight management goals. Call 412-881-2255.

Eat Well For Life – This four-week program provides information on how to make healthful food choices, nutritional guidelines, weight management through balanced nutrition, and dining out. Call 412-469-7805.

Personal Nutritional Counseling - This program is available for individuals seeking nutritional counseling related to weight management, heart health or diabetes. The goal is to provide a nutrition plan based on individual needs. Call 412-469-7805.

NutritionLink – One-on-one diet and nutrition counseling with a registered dietician. Patients with a medical diagnosis such as diabetes or high cholesterol are often referred to this program by their physicians. Call 412-469-7001.

Programs for Smoking Cessation

Counseling and Hypnotherapy Services - Our team of counselors can provide a complete course of care, including hypnosis when appropriate, to support your efforts to quit smoking, or discontinue use of any addictive substances. Call 412-881-2255.

Clear the Air - This is one two-hour session tobacco cessation education program to help prepare individuals to quit tobacco when they are ready. Call 412-469-7805.

Programs to Improve Overall Health

HOPE: Osteoporosis/Prevention Program - The program components include an overview of osteoporosis, nutritional education and cooking demonstration, strength training exercises, medication options and stress management. Call 412-469-7805.

Counseling and Hypnotherapy Services - Our team of counselors can provide a complete course of care, including hypnosis when appropriate, to incorporate pain management techniques into your course of medical treatment. Call 412-881-2255.

Cardiac or Pulmonary Prevention Program – These exercise and education programs are designed for individuals who are at risk for developing heart disease or lung disease. Entry requires a referral/prescription from a physician. Call 412-469-5045.

Cardiac or Pulmonary Maintenance Programs are for those individuals who have completed Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Prevention or Cardiac Prevention Programs. Call 412-469-5045.

Programs to Improve Rest, Reduce Stress

Counseling and Hypnotherapy Services are available for stress management, anger management, depression, anxiety, bereavement, drug and alcohol treatment, smoking cessation, weight management and pain management. Call 412-881-2255.

Sleep Diagnostics - The Sleep Diagnostic Center can help people who have sleep disorders, including snoring, narcolepsy, sleep-walking, insomnia, sleep apnea, and more. Call 412-469-5981.

Discover Relaxation Within - The program is a lifestyle improvement program designed to identify and reduce individual stressors through learned relaxation techniques. Call 412-469-7805.

Last Updated: May 23, 2006

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Jefferson Regional Medical Center
P.O. Box 18119
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 469-5000
Physician Referral:
(412) 469-7000
Community Programs:
(412) 469-7100



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