Lower High Cholesterol

Having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. The good news is that your cholesterol level can be managed.

Lifestyle changes can make a difference

Following a healthy diet and increasing your physical activity can help reduce your cholesterol and risk of heart disease and stroke. If diet and lifestyle changes do not produce the results you are looking for, we will discuss other options, including medication.

In this program you will:

Meet with a registered dietitian who will assess your dietary behaviors, meal patterns and routines for physical activity. She will then work with you to develop strategies to lower cholesterol -- strategies that respect your preferences and fit into your lifestyle
Monitor progress and fine tune strategies at two monthly check-in visits.
Have access to a follow-up screening to find out how lifestyle changes impacted your cholesterol.
Enjoy support and encouragement every step of the way!

Appointments are available at the University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, or at the Healthy Living Center at 46 Prince Street.

FREE help for eligible University of Rochester employees

Are you employed by the University of Rochester? Your health benefits may cover our health programs at no cost to you and/or your spouse/domestic partner. UR non-Medicare eligible retirees enrolled in a University Health Care Plan and their spouses/domestic partners enrolled in a University Health Care Plan may also be eligible. Click here for the eligibility table.