Preventive Health Services
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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)

Ornish Advantage

Ornish Advantage is an educational program using the tenets of the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease for individuals who want to prevent heart disease, reduce the risks for developing a chronic disease or learn lifestyle changes that can help manage diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Ornish Advantage is a six-week program, with weekly two-hour sessions. Each session contains lectures, a modified experiential segment and home-based skill developing activities.