Weight Wellness Journey Program
Integracare providers have been helping central Minnesota patients manage their weight for decades.
In 2022, Christine Brown launched Integracare’s Remote Patient Monitoring, a program that combines technology and individualized coaching to help patients manage their weight.
Christi Alvord, APRN, CNP, and Christine have worked together to expand Christine’s original program and create Integracare’s new “Weight Wellness Journey” program.
Christi Alvord, APRN, CNP
Christi has been a Nurse Practitioner at Integracare since 2019. In addition to her role as a primary care provider for her patients, Christi took a special interest in weight management.
In her practice, Christi sees patients with a wide range of chronic conditions. Weight management can often decrease the risk or help manage many chronic conditions. The difference this can make in the lives of patients is a driving reason for the creation of the Weight Wellness Journey Program.
What is Integracare’s Weight Wellness Journey?
This program is Integracare’s comprehensive approach to weight management that allows for increased engagement between Integracare staff and patients. When a patient is referred by their provider to the program, they complete blood testing and an initial visit with Christi Alvord.
Depending on the individual needs of the patient, they may have scheduled follow-up visits with just Christi, or also work with Christine Brown for remote patient monitoring.
For remote patient monitoring, patients use an electronic scale that is equipped with a cellular SIM card that automatically transmits information back to Integracare. This allows Christine to communicate and give feedback to patients regularly about their progress.
The Weight Wellness Journey provides patients with the tools they need, but Christi and Christine also pride themselves on offering the understanding and compassion to see the whole picture of each patient’s health
Pillars of the Program
Hydration
Movement
Hormones
Stress Management
Nutrition
Sleep
What Makes Integracare's Program Unique?
No Packaged Meal Program
An important aspect of long-term weight management is educating patients on how to make healthy choices. Rather than using a meal program, the Integracare program focuses on what nutrients you need to add to your diet.
May be Covered By Health Insurance
Integracare is in-network with all major insurance companies. Coverage for the program will vary depending on your insurance plan. If your insurance will only cover some types of visits in the program, we can adjust to accommodate that.
Easy to Get Started
Talk to any of your Integracare providers to learn more about the program or call 320-251-2600 to set up an initial visit.
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Enter your information and one of our schedulers will reach out to you with available appointment times. Do not want to wait for a call back? You can call us at (320) 251-2600.
SARTELL WEIGHT WELLNESS JOURNEY PROVIDERS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner