Practice Programs
The practice goal of the HELP Center is to provide avenues for multidisciplinary clinicians to develop and evaluate culturally sensitive interventions for individuals with chronic conditions, and their families. Targeted programs assist individuals in reducing their health risks and decreasing sequalar from chronic conditions including obesity, transplantation, diabetes, smoking, and mental health issues.
Clinical Resources
Cardiovascular endurance testing complete with adequate human resources:
- Exercise Physiology Researcher
- Board Certified Nurse
- Practitioner
- Research Technician
Equipment for all populations:
- Obese and Adolescent Populations
- Handicap Accessible
Clinical Setting
Space
The HELP Center consists of 3600 sq. ft divided into three patient exam rooms, a procedure room, a counseling area, a group therapy room, a waiting area, a receptionist’s area, a patient interview area, storage rooms for filing patient records, and seven offices. It is conveniently located for research subjects and clinical patients at 920 Madison, where many university health care providers have offices.
Services
Depending on available funding and reimbursement potential The Help Center can provide both clinical and research support, in addition to space. The following can be negotiated:
- Patient Scheduling during business hours
- Insurance Billing
- Maintain Demographic Database
- IRB Approved Repository Consent
Equipment
- Exercise Tolerance Testing Centralized Medical Records
- 12 lead EKG with Report Scales appropriate for obese patients
- Centrifuges -86 C Freezer
If you are a clinician who is considering collaborations with The HELP Center, see how your practice would enhance current research and practice efforts at The HELP Center. To discuss potential opportunities, contact Mrs. Monique Johnson-Dailey, Business Manager of the Center for Health Evaluation and Lifestyle Promotion, by email [mljohnson@utmem.edu] or telephone 901.448.2132.
Click here to learn how to become part of the Research team at the HELP Center
Click here for Project Application form (DOC 59KB)
Directions for completing the Project Overview (DOC 26KB)
Contact the HELP Center
920 Madison Avenue
Suite 507N
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-448-1584
Toll free: (877)329-0004
Fax: 901-448-1762
Contact Information
UTHSC College of Nursing
877 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
901-448-6128
Fax: 901-448-4121
Toll Free: 800-733-2498
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