Ferris State University - Interprofessional Wellness Clinic: An Interprofessional Approach to Eye Care
 Students and faculty from nursing, optometry, and pharmacy participate in a half-day a week interprofessional clinic to provide:  

√  disease-specific eye examinations

√  one-on-one disease education

√   diabetes

√  high blood pressure

√   high cholesterol

√   asthma

√  emphysema

√  one-on-one medication counseling

√glucose and cholesterol profile monitoring

 

Become an active member in your health care with the Interprofessional Wellness Clinic

Nationally Recognized: The Interprofessional Wellness Clinic has won two national awards. In 2004, the clinic received the first place interdisciplinary award in the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary’s Award for Innovation in Health Promotion.  In 2006, the students in the interprofessional wellness clinic received the American Public Health Association’s Vision Care Section Beta Sigma Kappa Student Award.

 

Why make an appointment today?

There is a trend toward increased cooperation and collaboration among health disciplines to better meet the multiple health needs of patients. Studies show that this type of interprofessional health care may be more beneficial than single-discipline treatments to provide:

√  improved health

√  diagnosis and treatment of behavioral based illnesses

√  for the health needs of rural Americans

v  positive health outcomes

vcost-effective care

 

Diabetes

  • About 16 million Americans have diabetes

  • More likely to have heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and eye disease

  • Regular visits to your eye doctor may help to find early diabetes

 

High Blood Pressure

  • High blood pressure can cause stroke, heart attack, blindness, or kidney failure
  • Treatment includes diet, exercise, weight management, and medication

 

High Cholesterol

  • May lead to heart disease and eye complications
  • Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States 
  • Treatment includes diet, exercise, weight management, and medication
  • Affects a person’s ability to breath properly 
  • Exercise, allergens, and viral infections may lead to an asthma attack 

 

Asthma

  • Affects 20 million in the U.S.
  • Affects a person’s ability to breath properly
  • Exercise, allergens, and viral infections may lead to an asthma attack
  • Treatment includes medication and avoiding precipitating factors.

 

Emphysema

  • May be caused by long-term smoking or exposure to toxic chemicals
  • To slow the progression, patients should avoid smoking and second-hand smoke and/or exposure to lung irritants

 

FSU Interprofessional Wellness Clinic Hours

Friday 8:00 to 12:00

 

For Appointments call:

Interprofessional Clinic Services: 231-591-2020

Optometry Clinic Services: 231-591-2020

Optical Dispensary: 231-591-3718

After Hours Emergencies: 231-796-3564

 

Fees

Fees are charged for optometric and blood testing services.  There is no additional cost for interprofessional services.  Payment is expected at time of service.  Most insurance plans are accepted.