1. Kimberly Weihl, Melissa Clark & Kristen Argo Ferris State University
Healthy in Life Clinic
Kimberly Weihl, Melissa Clark & Kristen Argo
Ferris State University

2. Healthy in Life Clinic Mission Statement
The Healthy in Life Clinic is a non-profit organization open to the public to provide weight loss services, support and education to low income individuals and families in the greater Grand Rapids area. Our goal is to promote weight loss, healthy lifestyles and the knowledge needed for healthy meals based on a fixed income. We are committed to providing our clients the tools needed to succeed in their weight loss goals.
The caregivers at the Healthy Life Clinic believe:
-Every individual is entitled to weight loss services, support and education in order to be successful regardless of age, race or socioeconomic status.
- Patient care will be provided with the highest quality that focuses on compassion, respect, integrity, accountability and excellence.
-Obesity is not a lack of willpower, but a disease with physiological and psychological causes which require life-long treatment.

3. Obesity Epidemic in Michigan
Approximately 67% of adults and 33% of children are overweight or obese.
(MDCH, 2014)
Michigan ranks third worst among the states for the rate of obesity and has been among the ten heaviest states for the past 14 years.
75% of Michigan residents do not eat the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables.
Kent County has a 32% obesity rate for adults and a 16% obesity rate for children.
(MDCH, 2011)
“Obese Americans have a greater risk of developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer” (CDC, 2012)
We must act now!

4. Organizational Goals
Promote nutritional education and physical activity to improve the health of the client.
Understand each individual’s lifestyle differences and customize a weight loss plan.
To provide a supportive and empowering experience.

5. Organizational Objectives
Assess the needs of the individual based on an initial consultation.
Provide an interdisciplinary approach including a physician, nurse, nutritionist/dietician, certified personal trainer and social worker.
Educate clients about the benefits of being physically active and provide examples of different exercises.
Educate the client about a balanced diet and give recommendations based on income.
Educate clients about triggers that may influence them to over-eat or make unhealthy choices and provide support.
Schedule follow up care as needed on a case by case basis.

6. Exercise Physiologists
Organizational Chart
Clinic Office Manager
Physician
Nurse
Exercise Physiologists
Dietician

7. Job Descriptions Physician Nurse
Assess each patient prior to physician visit.
Provide medication education.
Prepare specimens and send out labs.
Have excellent communication skills.
Must be willing to work 4-8 hours per week in the clinic
Support the mission statement and philosophies of the clinic.
Examine, diagnose, refer and treat patients on an out-patient basis.
Prescribe medications and other treatment regimens.
Review labs and other reports prior to patient arrival.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be willing to work 4-8 hours per week in the clinic.

8. Job Descriptions Exercise Physiologist Dietician
Meets with patients to understand needs ands wishes
Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate health
Suggest exercise programs and education
Design individualized exercise and therapy plans
Teach classes
Have excellent communication skills
Work 4-8 hours in the clinic weekly and support its goals
Provide education regarding food and nutrition
Evaluate the healthcare needs of the patient
Establish proper meal plans in accordance with preferences, health and finances
Teach a nutrition class monthly
Have excellent communication skills
Work 4-8 hours in the clinic weekly and support its goals

9. Job Descriptions Nurse Manager Medical Assistant
Oversees volunteers at the clinic
Orders supplies
Develops, analyzes and executes budget
Act as liaison between all areas of practice
Have excellent communication skills
Work hours in the clinic weekly and support its goals
Answer telephone
Assist in scheduling
Organize and co-ordinate information
Provide information and support
Have excellent communication skills
Work hours in the clinic weekly and support its goals

10. Facility Needs
Obtain a building through donation that includes:
Small reception area needed with adjoining office space, 3-5 consultation rooms, male and female restroom facilities and some additional storage space for equipment and medical supplies
A large room to facilitate meetings or exercise sessions
Kitchen area for education on preparing healthy meals and cooking classes
The clinic could be located outside of city limits as long as public transit is available to the clients

11. Advertising Develop a website for the clinic.
Utilize social media such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn due to cost effectiveness
Include content that will be considered motivational, inspirational and purposeful
Share information about goals, events, health news and opportunities to become involved as a patient or volunteer
Create fliers and pamphlets to be distributed to local hospitals, bariatric clinics and schools
If recruiting isn’t successful within 4 weeks, the clinic will advertise in the Grand Rapids Press for 3 days, at the cost of $450.
“There’s no better way to reach Michigan than by advertising at Mlive.com and to be displayed in the premiere local Michigan newspaper classifieds” (MLive, 2015).

12. Example Flier

13. Budget Proposal
Healthy in Life is a non-profit, volunteer based organization with no current stakeholders
Establish an advisory board, initially consisting of three group members with the option to add as the business grows
Open a bank account in order to accept tax-deductible donations
Hire an accountant and lawyer
The RN office manager will be responsible for operating and executing the budget and is expected to be on site more hours weekly due to the amount of time the financial portion of a business requires
Preparing and monitoring the budget, particularly the expense portion, is often the most time-consuming financial function of nurse managers” (Yoder-Wise, p. 223, 2011).

14. Expenses & Revenue Breakdown of Expenses
Projected Annual Business Expenses

15. Expenses & Revenue
Operating Budget
Projected Sources of Revenue
Surplus money may be invested, grown and used to increase programs and grow the business

16. Benefits of Healthy Life Clinic
Only free clinic in the Grand Rapids area
Open to the public
Multi-disciplinary approach to ensure safe weight loss
Works with individuals and families
Education available regarding affordable foods and how to prepare them
Will help the percentage of obese people in Michigan decrease
Will decrease the number of weight related health problems such as high blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes

17. Come see us at Healthy Life Clinic and we can show you how!

18. References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. (2012). Overweight and obesity. Retrievedfromhttp://
Michigan Department of Community Health [MDCH]. (2011). Michigan Surgeon Generalhealth status report Retrieved fromhttp://michigan.gov/documents/Healthy_Michigan_2010_1_88117_7.pdf
Michigan Department of Community Health [MDCH]. (2014). Making a difference in obesity,Michigan’s priority strategies : Be active, eat healthy. Retrieved fromhttp://michigan.gov/documents/healthymichigan/Making_a_Difference_ in_Obesity_Priority_Strategies_2014_- _2018_BE_ACTIVE_EAT_HEALTHY_Publish_4_21_14_454433_7.pdf
MLive. (2015). Place an ad with us. Retrieved from
Yoder-wise, P. (2011). Leading and managing in nursing. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.