Frequently asked questions about the BETTER program
What is the BETTER program?
The BETTER program is focused on chronic disease prevention and screening. A specialized health care provider, called a prevention practitioner, works with you to discuss your risk for disease and focus on preventing chronic illness.
How does the program work?
- The BETTER program involves a one on one appointment focused on prevention and screening for cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
- You will complete a survey about your health. If you need assistance to complete the survey, a prevention practitioner can help you!
- Once the survey is complete, you will meet with a health care provider with specialized skills in chronic disease prevention and screening, called a prevention practitioner
- The appointment can range from 60-90 minutes. There will be a check in at 6 and 12 months.
What are the benefits of the BETTER program?
- You can work with a prevention practitioner one-on-one to discuss your risk for disease and focus on preventing chronic illness.
- You can get appropriately screened for chronic disease.
- You can set goals for your health and wellness and focus on prevention.
- The prevention practitioner is focused on working with you to do what’s best for you.
- The prevention practitioner works with a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure you are up-to-date for all necessary screening for cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Who can be part of the BETTER program?
If you are between the ages of 40 to 65, you are eligible for the BETTER program.
How do I become part of the program?
Please contact a prevention practitioner in your area.
Carbonear
Louise Gushue
Telephone: 709-945-4526
Email: louise.gushue@easternhealth.ca
St. Mary’s/Mount Carmel
Wandalee Eason
Telephone: 709-525-2311
Email: wandalee.eason@easternhealth.ca
Grand Bank
Colleen Stansbury
Telephone: 709-832-2500 Ext 22230
Email: colleen.stansbury@easternhealth.ca
Bell Island
Kelly Murphy Gosse
Telephone: 709-448-2761
Email: kelly.murphygosse@easternhealth.ca