UCI Health Coaching

08/23/2022

We are proud to be apart of such a great team and to be able to offer our patients such great care!

08/23/2022

Meet one of our Cardiology Health Coaches:

Carrie L. Mitchell is a Health Educator and Coach here at UCI Cardiology working with patients in the hospital and clinic setting by empowering them in developing self-management skills with their chronic conditions; assisting them with care navigation and communication with the care team; and assisting them with transition of care. She is certified personal trainer and nutritionist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Along, with being trained on self-management strategies using motivational interviewing, the coach care model, the teach-back method, empathy, and the national CDC Diabetes Prevention Program. She has experience working with patients in geriatrics, heart failure, diabetes, AMI, post cardiac procedures, obesity, and hypertension.

Today, Carrie is pursuing her Master’s degree in Nutritional Science (Dietetics) to become a Registered Dietitian at the University of Arizona.

She wants to continue to help people have the knowledge and to feel empowered over their health. When it comes to health education, there is no one as eager and motivated to share her knowledge with not only just patients but the world.

03/19/2021

Our team member Christine!

Christine Cadiz, PharmD, MA, APh, Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor at UCI A pharmacist’s role extends far beyond dispensing medication. From administering COVID-19 vaccines, to providing direct patient care, to increasing medication access, to reducing health disparities, and advocatin...

02/19/2021

Members of UCI Health Cardiology Services wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy .

As Orange County’s most advanced cardiovascular disease services program, we offer the full range of procedures and leading-edge devices for patients with severe heart problems.

Learn more at: http://ow.ly/LeCP50DvQCz

02/19/2021

African Americans are at even higher risk of dying from Heart Disease, which is already the No. 1 Killer in America.

"The good news is, African-Americans can improve their odds of preventing and beating these diseases by understanding the risks and taking simple steps to address them."

Check out this great link from American Heart Association on how to help prevent heart disease:

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/african-americans-and-heart-disease-stroke

The American Heart Association explains the prevalence of heart disease among African Americans.

02/04/2021

Happy !❤️

According to Dr. Dawn Lombardo, founder and director of heart failure services at and an expert in women’s heart disease, despite increased awareness in recent years, only about half of all women recognize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of U.S. women.

Learn more about how we are providing life-saving care to women with : https://bit.ly/36yTFER

02/04/2021

UCI Health 1st LVAD Patient! Check out this awesome Youtube video to learn more about the LVAD and Elizabeth's story!

UCI Health is the first in Orange County to offer a lifesaving heart pump to patients with end-stage heart failure. Called a left ventricular assist device, ...

02/04/2021

February is American Heart Month and tomorrow February 5th is National Wear Red Day! https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month

01/28/2021

High Cholesterol can cause a stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, and other serious health concerns. Learn more about what exactly cholesterol is through this American Heart Association video, and join our upcoming Health Class to discover lifestyle modifications you can make to prevent high cholesterol!

There are two types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, which is bad, and HDL, which is good. Learn why too much cholesterol and elevated triglycerides can lead...

01/13/2021

Reducing sodium intake lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides strategies to lower sodium intake such as cooking at home more often; using the Nutrition Facts label to choose products with less sodium, reduced sodium, or no-salt-added, etc.; and flavoring foods with herbs and spices instead of salt based on personal and cultural food ways. Learn more health tips & information at our upcoming Health Class on February 19th!

01/07/2021

FREE VIRTUAL BI-WEEKLY HEALTH COACHING CLASSES AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH VIA ZOOM: All UCI Patients, family, & friends welcome to join to discover how to live well, problem solve, gain knowledge, socialize, and empower. UCI Medical Center hosted by our Cardiology Health Coaches Carrie Mitchell & Crystal Montejo. Please see flyer for more information or call us at 714-456-7514