Chronic Disease Care Management and Education

Chronic Disease Care Management and Education

Who is Chronic Disease Management?


Bridget Levich, M.S.N., C.D.E. - Director of Chronic Disease Management

Bridget is the director of Chronic Disease Management and has worked at UC Davis Health System since October 1995.   She is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and  Certified Diabetes Educator who works individually with patients on medication management, controlling blood sugars and answering diabetes specific questions at the J Street, Elk Grove, Davis and Rocklin clinics.  In addition to managing the operations of the department, she is part of the education team for diabetes, hypertension and weight management education classes.

 

 

Kristina McCoy - Senior Community Health Program Representative

Kristina is a Senior Community Health Program Representative for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked at UC Davis Health System since May 2002.  She maintains the day-to-day operations of the department, coordinates and schedules the self-management classes and acts as a resource for both patients and staff.  Additionally, Kristina is a part of the web team. 

 

 

Anna Atencio, Senior L.V.N.

Anna is a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked for UC Davis Health System Davis since January 2012. She conducts patient outreach via phone, mail or MyChart to help patients understand the importance of staying up-to-date on preventative health screenings.

 

 

 

Marie Barone, R.D., C.D.E.

Marie is a Registered dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for the Chronic Disease Management team and has been with the UC Davis Health System since March 2007.   She works with patients for individual nutrition therapy at the Rocklin clinic and is part of the education team for diabetes, hypertension and weight management education classes.  In addition, Marie keeps the health system's patients up-to-date electronically with MyChart messages and regular Facebook updates.

 

 

Christina DiLorenzo, M.S.N., C.N.S

Christie is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked for UC Davis Health System since December 2011.  She is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in diabetes education and provides individual patient consultations to discuss management of diabetes as well as initiation of insulin at the J Street, Elk Grove, Davis and Rocklin clinics.

 

 

 

Daniel Gould, L.C.S.W.

Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the Chronic Disease Management team and began his tenure for UC Davis Health System in January 2012.  He works as a care manager in the Depression Care Management Program, which assists patients with better managing their depressive symptoms. 

 

 

 

Tambra Lambert - Analyst VI

Tambra is a Report Writer and began her tenure with UC Davis Health System in January 2012. Her primary role consists of providing reports for Chronic Disease Management's Pay-For-Performance projects. Additionally, Tambra provides reports for Primary Care Network Operations. She is acquiring a Health Information Technician certification (RHIT).

 

 

 

Anita Meyer, L.C.S.W.

Anita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked for UC Davis Health System since January 2011.  She works as a care manager in the Depression Care Management Program, which assists patients with better managing their depressive symptoms.  Anita also teaches the emotional eating component in the weight management education classes.

 

 

Sharon Myers, R.N., MA - Clinical Resource Nurse

Sharon is a Registered Nurse for the Chronic Disease Management team and also has her Masters of Arts in Counseling & Psychology and Masters of Arts in Exercise Physiology.  She  worked for UC Davis Health System from 1990-1993, than started again in September 2004.  She is the Heart Failure Care Manager for the Heart Failure Care Management Project.  In her role, she works with a pharmacist in collaboration with a patient’s primary care physician and cardiologist to facilitate coordination of care.

 

 

 

Priscilla Saldana, Senior L.V.N.

Priscilla is a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked for UC Davis Health System Davis since April 2001. She works as a Diabetes Care Manager for the primary care clinics to assist patients with self-management of diabetes.  She is also part of the patient outreach and education teams.

 

 

 

Gail Shamberg R.N., C.C.M., C.R.R.N. - Clinical Resource Nurse

Gail is a Registered Nurse with specialty certifications in Case Management and Rehabilitation Nursing for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked at UC Davis Health System since January 2001.  Gail is part of the education team for diabetes, hypertension and weight management education classes.  She also is the coordinator for different diabetes and heart failure care management projects.

 

 

Glee Van Loon, R.D., C.D.E.

Glee is a Registered dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for the Chronic Disease Management team and has worked at UC Davis Health System since July 2007.  She works with patients for individual nutrition therapy at the Auburn clinic and is part of the education team for diabetes, hypertension and weight management education classes.  Glee is also an integral part of promoting the work of Chronic Disease Management through marketing efforts.