Care Clinic Programs

Por tu Familia

A drop-in group for Spanish speaking diabetic patients and their family members. Patients receive nutritional information, Hemoglobin A1c testing and recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while living with diabetes. Coordinated by Dr. Karen Wyatt and Joel Villa. This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:30pm - 6:30pm in the Clinic.

Diabetes Close-up

A drop-in group for English speaking diabetic patients and their family members. Group consists of various guest speakers lecturing on topics that help patients manage diabetes. Topics include nutrition, eye and foot care, stress management, and free Hemoglobin A1C tests are offered. Coordinated by Helen Royal. For more information please contact Helen at 970-668-4052 or hroyal@summitclinic.org. Group meets quarterly.

DIGMA

A drop-in group medial appointment for English speaking, established Care Clinic patients to refill medications and work in a group setting with other patients with chronic disease concerns. Coordinated by Dr. Karen Wyatt and Jeanette Kintz. For more information please contact Jeanette Kintz at 970-668-4052 or Jkintz@summitclinic.org. Every Friday 10am -12pm.

Circulo de Salud

A drop-in medical group appointment for Spanish speaking, established Care Clinic patients to refill medications and work in a group setting with other patients with chronic disease concerns. Coordinated by Dr. Karen Wyatt and Joel Villa. Every Monday 1 - 3pm.

Chronic Disease Management

This is a six week class for community members who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness and want more information and help dealing with their chronic disease. The group meets for six consecutive weeks, each week new information is provided and goals are set. The class rotates between Spanish and English. Coordinated by Deborah Miliner, PA, Dr. Karen Wyatt, Sarah Vaine, Helen Royal, and Lacey Naaktgeboren. For more information please contact Lacey Naaktgeboren at 970-668-6687 or Laceyn@summitclinic.org.

Latinas en Movimento

Latina Exercise and Nutrition Group. Our Breckenridge-based group is coordinated by Jenniffer Gonzalez and Liliana Meza and meets every Tuesday 1 - 2:30pm at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. Our Silverthorne-based group is coordinated by Cecilia Belardi Thompson, Jenniffer Gonzalez and Liliana Meza and meets every Wednesday 12 - 1:30pm at the Silverthorne Recreation Center. To learn more about the Summit Prevention Alliance, with whom we coordinate this program, please visit their website. For more information please contact Liliana Meza at 970-668-2077 or Liliana@summitpreventionalliance.org or Janinne Walldon at janinne@summitpreventionalliance.org.

SBIRT

Substance Abuse Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance abuse disorders, as well as those who are at risk of developing these disorders. SBIRT is a add on exam provided by our Health Educators, and consists of a screening for substance abuse. SBIRT provides motivational interviewing for early intervention and referral to treatment if necessary. SBIRT is coordinated by Jenniffer Gonzalez, who can be reached at 970-668-4057.