Suitability
MOVE! is available to overweight VA-enrolled veterans (ages 18-70) who feel they could benefit from MOVE! and who are motivated to make lifestyle changes. Optional registration is available to veterans 70 years of age or older, or those with a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 25 and 30. There is no co-pay for the Move! program.
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If you would like to attend an orientation class, ask your health care team for a consultation or phone call 303-283-5300 or send us one Secure message on my healtheVeterinarian.
Movement! program is offered in three different phases at Eastern Colorado Health Care System.
Phase 1 is a 16-week program where veterans attend class each week with the same group of Veterans. Phase 1 is offered in the clinic, in a WebEx conference call, or through the VA Video Connect app. The Veteran’s Workbook and a Food and Activity used during Phase 1 is available here: Veteran Materials – Move! Weight management program.
Phase 2 of the Movement! program allows Veterans to continue to receive support in achieving their health goals through continuing education. Phase 2 allows Veterans more flexibility in when and how they attend classes. Stage 2 is considered completed when one has taken five subjects from each subject area. Phase 2 is offered in the clinic, in a WebEx conference call, or through the VA Video Connect app.
Phase 3 of the Movement! program is a once-a-month group class designed to provide ongoing support in achieving health goals for as long as desired. Phase 3 is offered in the clinic, in a WebEx conference call, or through the VA Video Connect app.
Other ways to participate
TeleMOVE! is a Home Telehealth version of MOVE! The program. TeleMOVE! provides daily virtual interaction via home messaging, interactive voice response (IVR) or web browser-based technology for 90 days. To learn more, take an orientation class by calling 303-283-5300.
MOVE! coach is a phone application that provides a self-directed program. A weekly call with a Move! Clinician required for participation. To learn more attend an orientation class by calling 303-283-5300.
Be active and move (BAM Virtual Fitness Class) is a group exercise class offered over VA Video Connect in addition to MOVE! program. Veterans can participate in BAM during any phase of the Movement! program. Ask your MOVE facilitator to learn more.
Medications for weight loss they work best when combined with changes in diet and activity. There must be a willingness to use medications as part of a weight loss plan. Eastern Colorado Healthcare System currently offers four different medications to help manage obesity. Getting involved with the Movement! program is one of the requirements to consider for a medication, however participation in MOVE! does not guarantee that a medication will be prescribed for you. Regular follow-up visits with MOVE! are necessary to keep your prescription current.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Weight loss surgery is for some veterans who continue to be significantly obese after trying other weight loss methods or for those who have an obesity-related illness. Interested candidates must complete the required Move! education and meeting initial eligibility criteria to pursue a bariatric surgery evaluation.
