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Question: How common is it for a child to have a heart condition?
Answer:Heart conditions in children, particularly congenital heart defects (CHDs), are relatively common. Here are some key statistics:
- Congenital heart defects: CHDs are the most common type of birth defect. Approximately 1 in 100 to 1 in 200 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. This translates to about 40,000 babies per year in the United States alone.
- Acquired heart conditions: While less common than congenital defects, children can develop acquired heart conditions such as rheumatic heart disease, Kawasaki disease and myocarditis. These conditions can result from infections, inflammation or other diseases.
- Arrhythmias: Heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmias, can also occur in children, although they are less common than structural heart defects.
- Treatment: Some heart conditions in children are minor and may resolve on their own or require minimal treatment, while others can be severe and require ongoing medical care, medication or surgery.
Regular prenatal care, early detection through screening, and advances in pediatric cardiology have significantly improved the diagnosis and treatment outcomes for children with heart conditions.
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Question: What should I expect at a pediatric cardiology appointment?
Answer:At a pediatric cardiology appointment, you can expect to provide a detailed medical history, and discuss symptoms or concerns with the cardiologist. The doctor will perform a thorough physical examination and may conduct diagnostic tests such as an echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry or blood tests. Based on the findings, the cardiologist will explain the diagnosis, discuss treatment options, and outline a follow-up plan.
This appointment is an opportunity to ask questions and receive educational materials about your child's heart health, conditions and health care plan. Coordination with your child's primary care doctor or other specialists may also be arranged for ongoing care and monitoring.
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Question: What if my employer or health insurance plans offer health coaching? What makes WholeYou different than what my employer may provide?
Answer:It is possible your employer may offer some type of coaching or health coaching services. Those services do not preclude you from becoming a member of WholeYou. However, WholeYou is not reimbursable by any kind of insurance at this time.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerWhat makes WholeYou different is it is rooted in AdventHealth’s Wholeness Philosophy, incorporates the best practice Gold standard of health coaching, and it is connected to the AdventHealth care network.
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Question: What does this membership include and how does it work?
Answer:A WholeYou Membership includes monthly access to your Wholeness Assessment and metrics, up to two 1:1 coaching sessions per month, unlimited messaging with your coach, access to content and resources and connection to care services via our partnership with AdventHealth Care Advocacy.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerWholeYou’s promotional pricing is $99 for your first month and then $129 per month for each subsequent month you are a member. WholeYou also has a 30-day risk-free trial, so you can give it a try, and if you don’t love it or your plans change, you can get a refund within 30 days. Memberships cannot be shared with friends or family, and should you cancel in any month after the trial period, your access will stay in effect for that month, and then not renew after that.
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Question: What is a hospitalist?
Answer:Hospitalists are physicians who only work in the hospital. They are your in-hospital doctor and are available throughout your stay to discuss your care and treatment with you and your family. They're dedicated to ensuring you receive the very best care.
Hospitalist medicine is the fastest-growing specialty in health care, and our hospitalists have grown to supervise the majority of our inpatients across the AdventHealth network of care.
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Question: What qualifications does my health and wellness coach have?
Answer:Our Coaches are dual-certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC) and a training school accredited by the NBC-HWC, the gold standard in the industry. WholeYou Coaches have been trained to the highest standards in the profession.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerOur Coaches are trained in evidence-based models of behavior change and lifestyle medicine, including areas like nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep and more. WholeYou Coaches hold an unconditional positive regard for their members, and they have the skills and knowledge to walk alongside you on your journey.
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Question: What can I expect in my first coaching session?
Answer:The first coaching session will celebrate your decision to invest in your well-being! During this time, you’ll also discuss your strengths, motivations and desires for change.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerYou and your Coach will review your Wholeness Assessment, identifying areas that are already working well for you and areas that you wish to make behavior changes. Lastly, your Coach will partner with you to establish your Wholeness Vision, a set of three-month goals, and your first week’s action steps.
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Question: How do I prepare for my first coaching session?
Answer:Your first coaching session is 45 minutes long. To prepare, you’ll log in to the WholeYou app to complete your Wholeness Assessment, select your Coach and schedule your first coaching session. You won't complete any goals or other activities before the first session. At the scheduled time of your session, you'll log in to your WholeYou app, click on the Calendar, and then launch the scheduled coaching session.
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Question: How do I meet with my Coach?
Answer:You'll meet with your Coach virtually through the app during your scheduled coaching session. You can also send your Coach a message any time!
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Question: Will I have the same Coach for every session?
Answer:Yes. You'll have a personal relationship with your Coach who will be committed to your success throughout your WholeYou engagement. You can connect with your dedicated Coach often through secure messaging in the WholeYou app and also via the video and/or voice-enabled platform for your scheduled coaching sessions.