Preventive Health Services
Helping our members have a greater hand in their health

The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease
The Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease is a non-invasive treatment option that combines four components to slow, stop and even reverse the progression of coronary artery disease.

This treatment option combines stress management, moderate exercise, group support and a low-fat, whole-foods nutrition plan. Clinical outcomes consistently demonstrate that the Ornish Program participants show improvements in blood pressure, weight, BMI, cholesterol, angina, depression, hostility and vitality.

Coverage for the program varies by plan. Call the member services phone number on the back of your insurance card for eligibility information.

Clinical/medical criteria

This program benefits people:

• Who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease such as heart attack, angina or diabetes
• With significant risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity or genetic predisposition
• Who have a history of cardiac events and want to avoid or minimize the chance of recurrence
• Seeking non-invasive treatment options.

Clinical staffing

The Ornish Team at each hospital site consists of: a physician, nurse case manager, exercise physiologist, registered dietitian, licensed behavioral health clinician and certified stress management instructor. These dedicated teams of caring professionals provide support every step of the way.

Pennsylvania

• Ornish Reversal hospitals (PDF)

West Virginia

• Ornish Reversal hospitals (PDF)

The Spectrum
The Spectrum is a 6-week scientifically-proven program to feel better, live longer, lose weight and gain health based on the best-selling book by Dr. Dean Ornish. Participants learn valuable lifestyle changes to help prevent or better manage diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. Available at select Preventive Health Alliance sites.

Pennsylvania

• The Spectrum hospitals (PDF)

West Virginia

• The Spectrum hospitals (PDF)