(HS 078561 Albores 2023) Integrating Lifestyle Medicine into Primary Care
Tracking # 20-1051282
Course overview
Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat lifestyle related chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Our current healthcare system relies heavily on expensive pharmacologic treatment which can have unwanted side effects. By applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine we can provide effective prevention and management for these conditions while lowering health care costs and avoiding unwanted side effects. These interventions also encourage patients to become an active participant in their care rather than a passive recipient.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Financial: Jessica Albores has an employment relationship with Upward Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jessica Albores is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners.