The Healthy Weight For Life Heart© program is a unique step by step weight loss and lifestyle modification process that is delivered in 3 clearly structured phases over 18 weeks. The program is run by Prima Health Solutions (PHS) for and on behalf of HCF.
All the material you need to complete the program will be delivered directly to your nominated address AT NO CHARGE.
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Aim of Program
The aim of the Healthy Weight For Life Heart© program is to help overweight HCF members, in collaboration with their healthcare team:
- lose weight
- improve their health status
- learn the lifestyle skills that will help them stay in control of their weight for life
(AT NO CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS - see criteria below).
Who can participate?**
The Healthy Weight For Life Heart© program is available FREE to eligible HCF members who :
- have coronary heart disease (or are at risk of developing coronary heart disease) and
- have a body mass index (BMI) ≥30
- are 18 years of age or older
- have an HCF hospital product that they have held for at least 12 months
- obtain approval from their medical practitioner to participate
- maintain medical supervision for existing medical conditions
- are willing to provide their progress data over the course of the program (including weight, waist circumference, HbA1c, blood pressure and cholesterol)
- have NOT previously participated in any Healthy Weight for Life program offered by HCF
**refer to the "Apply Now" section for full eligibility criteria
Second NO CHARGE program for eligible members with BMI > 30 and type2 diabetes.
Have you ever been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? You may prefer to enrol in the Healthy Weight for Life Type 2 Diabetes Program (AT NO CHARGE TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS). Find out more.
Ready to act however not eligible for a fully funded Healthy Weight For Life© program?
If you are not eligible for a fully funded program however you would like to act now to reduce your weight and improve your health, you can invest in your own full Healthy Weight For Life© program. For more information on this option please go to http://phs.hwfl.com.au/.
IMPORTANT: Under HCF's Health Management Program or Manchester Unity's KeepFit benefit, members can claim towards a self-funded Healthy Weight For Life© program. NOTE: MORE DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. |
