Health Education
We all want to understand our health conditions and how they can change. Your VillageHealth care team can help turn health information into clear steps.
Here are some of the most common and important topics for VillageHealth members. If you have questions or need more information, just call your VillageHealth care team.
Multiple Health Conditions
When you have more than one health condition, it can be challenging to keep it all straight. Your care team will listen to your health goals and concerns, help you complete an annual health evaluation and coordinate closely with your doctors to get you the care you need.

Kidney Smart® Classes
When you know how your health conditions and choices affect your overall health, you can avoid bigger problems. Kidney Smart® offers no-cost, one-time, in-person or virtual classes with recipes and other take-away materials. To learn more and sign up, go to Kidney Smart®.
Diet and Nutrition
Eating a healthy diet can help give you more energy and avoid other health issues. To get tips based on your health and find a local dietitian, call your care team at 1-800-767-0063 (TTY: 711).
Looking for healthy recipes? Check out a dietitian-created cookbook great for helping your overall health or managing conditions like diabetes and/or kidney disease. Download the free cookbook from the American Diabetes Association® and DaVita Kidney Care here.
Diet and Nutrition
Eating a healthy diet can help give you more energy and avoid other health issues. To get tips based on your health and find a local dietitian, call your care team at 1-800-767-0063 (TTY: 711).
Looking for healthy recipes? Check out a dietitian-created cookbook great for helping your overall health or managing conditions like diabetes and/or kidney disease. Download the free cookbook from the American Diabetes Association® and DaVita Kidney Care here.
Multiple Medicines
Medicines are important to control your health conditions. But they only work when you take them the way your doctor tells you to. If you do not, you risk feeling worse or getting a new health problem.
Please call your VillageHealth care team if you have:
- Questions about how and when to take your medicines.
- Cost concerns. Medicines can cost a lot. Your care team can try to find discounts for you.
Multiple Medicines
Medicines are important to control your health conditions. But they only work when you take them the way your doctor tells you to. If you do not, you risk feeling worse or getting a new health problem.
Please call your VillageHealth care team if you have:
- Questions about how and when to take your medicines.
- Cost concerns. Medicines can cost a lot. Your care team can try to find discounts for you.
Emotional Health
Health conditions can also affect your emotional health. Dealing with a condition day after day can take its toll. But, you are not alone. Your VillageHealth care team is here to talk with you, and connect you with others who can help. Call 1-800-767-0063 (TTY: 771).
Emotional Health
Health conditions can also affect your emotional health. Dealing with a condition day after day can take its toll. But, you are not alone. Your VillageHealth care team is here to talk with you, and connect you with others who can help. Call 1-800-767-0063 (TTY: 771).
Physical Activity
Ask your doctor before beginning any exercise plan.
Exercise helps you be healthier and improves emotional wellness, digestion, sleep and energy levels. It also strengthens your muscles and heart. The healthier your heart, the lower your risk for heart disease. Exercise can also help lower cholesterol levels, stress, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Top 5 tips:
- Start slow and increase your activity over time.
- Stretch to help circulate your blood and increase flexibility.
- Do cardio exercises such as walking outside, at a mall, on a treadmill or stairs, or ride a stationary bike.
- Lift light weights every other day to help increase blood flow and strength.
- Drink water to stay hydrated.
Physical Activity
Ask your doctor before beginning any exercise plan.
Exercise helps you be healthier and improves emotional wellness, digestion, sleep and energy levels. It also strengthens your muscles and heart. The healthier your heart, the lower your risk for heart disease. Exercise can also help lower cholesterol levels, stress, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Top 5 tips:
- Start slow and increase your activity over time.
- Stretch to help circulate your blood and increase flexibility.
- Do cardio exercises such as walking outside, at a mall, on a treadmill or stairs, or ride a stationary bike.
- Lift light weights every other day to help increase blood flow and strength.
- Drink water to stay hydrated.
Sleep
Sleep helps you stay healthy. It's important to get enough high-quality sleep.
Top 5 tips:
- Get outside during the day. Physical activity and fresh air help.
- Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Keep your bedroom quiet, dark and at a comfortable temperature.
- Avoid looking at electronic devices for 30 minutes before bed.
Sleep
Sleep helps you stay healthy. It's important to get enough high-quality sleep.
Top 5 tips:
- Get outside during the day. Physical activity and fresh air help.
- Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Keep your bedroom quiet, dark and at a comfortable temperature.
- Avoid looking at electronic devices for 30 minutes before bed.