HEALTH & WELLNESS/ SALUD & BIENESTAR

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OFFICE HOURS/HORAS DE OFICINA:

Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes

9 am-5 pm

CONTACT/CONTACTO:

Dominga Taveras, Wellness & Senior Program Coordinator

401-728-5920 Ext.130

dtaveras@progresolatino.org

 
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MISSION

The mission of the Wellness Center is to eliminate the disparity in access to health services that exists between the Latino community and the general population. Progreso Latino’s Health & Wellness Program provides health education, health prevention resources and access to health care. It is a comprehensive program for adults, primarily from Central Falls and Pawtucket who participate in structured, onsite health, wellness, personal enrichment and social activities that promote physical health, emotional health and community engagement.

SERVICES

  • Path to Wellness Program

  • Free Diabetes Prevention Program

  • Chronic Pain Management Program

  • Advanced Care Planning Program

    • Must make an appointment

    • Minimum of at least 10 participants, 18 years old and over

    • Refreshments included

  • Free Walk-in Clinic with free screenings

    • Last Wednesday of every month from 9am-11am on the first floor, room 100.

      Health Fairs

  • Monthly Health Events

  • Educational Trainings

  • Youth Health & Sports Program

STAFF

Dominga Taveras, Wellness & Senior Program Coordinator

dtaveras@progresolatino.org

(401) 728-5920 Ext. 130

Dilenia Cruz, Community Wellness Specialist

dcruz@progresolatino.org

(401) 728-5920 Ext. 106

Helen Ortiz, Senior Program Coordinator

hortiz@progresolatino.org

(401) 728-5920 Ext. 114

 

CONTACT FORM

 

DIABETES PREVENTION VIDEOS

The American Diabetes Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes.

Obtenga un Reporte Gratuito Para Controlar La Diabetes de Manera Natural.

Get the knowledge and skills you need to manage your diabetes and lower the risk for complications.

Un video de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de ofrece información básica y recursos sobre la diabetes.

Hoy en Mejor con Salud te vamos a contar todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la diabetes, una enfermedad por la que se descompensan los niveles de azúcar en sangre y que condiciona la vida del paciente, ya que debe seguir un tratamiento de por vida.
Courtney Melrose talks about some of the lifestyle changes you can make to prevent or manage diabetes. Courtney is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center. This presentation is part of a Mini-Med School for Women seminar, "The Link Between Diabetes & Your Heart", sponsored by the CRF Women's Heart Health Initiative.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT VIDEOS

SEXUAL HEALTH

Bladder Care

PATH TO WELLNESS PROGRAM

The Path to Wellness/Camino a Su Bienestar Program is funded by the RI Foundation and is aligned with the mission of the Wellness Center.

The Path to Wellness/Camino a Su Bienestar Program is implemented in collaboration with important community partners.

 

HEALTH INSURANCE/ SEGURO DE SALUD

Knowing how to use your health insurance is an important step to better health and well-being. The Roadmap to Better Care Guide explains what health insurance is—and how you can use it to get primary care to help you and your family live long, healthy lives. If you have questions about your health insurance, please call Joao Carvalho at (401) 300-0048.

Saber cómo usar su seguro de salud es un paso importante para mejorar la salud y el bienestar. La Guía para una Mejor Atención explica qué es el seguro de salud y cómo puede usarla para obtener atención primaria que lo ayude a usted y a su familia a vivir una vida larga y saludable. Si tiene preguntas sobre su seguro de salud, llame a Joao Carvalho al (401) 300-0048

PARTNERSHIPS

Progreso Latino partnered with Rocío Oliva and Megan Duckworth, medical students at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Integra Community Care & Johnson & Wales University to create Savoring Health, a Healthy Latinx Cookbook and Recipe Nutrition Labels.

Progreso Latino se asoció con Rocío Oliva y Megan Duckworth, estudiantes de medicina de la Escuela de Medicina Warren Alpert de la Universidad de Brown, Integra Community Care y la Universidad Johnson & Wales para crear Salud Con Sabor, Un Libro de Rectas Latinas Saludables y Etiquetas Nutricionales.

Methadone clinics in Rhode Island provide supportive assistance to those who are addicted to heroin or prescription painkillers offering helpful ways to recover without withdrawal or cravings. Use the button to find the closest clinic or call !-800-530-0341.

SEARCH FOR REHAB ADDICTIONS CENTERS

BUSCA CENTROS DE REHABILITACION DE ADICCIONES

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, use this button to find help.

Si usted o un ser querido está luchando contra la adicción, use este botón para encontrar ayuda.

Echa un vistazo a nuestra serie de importantes artículos de salud escritos por Dilenia Cruz, Especialista en Bienestar Comunitario. Para obtener más información, por favor llame 401-728-5920 ext. 7159. Check out our series of important health articles by Dilenia Cruz, Community Wellness Specialist. For more information, please call 401-728-5920 ext. 7159. Supported by Butler Hospital.

Dilenia Cruz, Especialista en Bienestar Comunitario

Echa un vistazo a nuestra serie de importantes artículos de salud escritos por Dilenia Cruz, Especialista en Bienestar Comunitario. Para obtener más información, por favor llame 401-728-5920 Ext. 106. Check out our series of important health articles by Dilenia Cruz, Community Wellness Specialist. For more information, please call 401-728-5920 Ext. 106. Supported by Butler Hospital

 

HYPERTENSION & ARTHRITIS VIDEOS

EXERCISE