The UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources is a source of support for patients managing chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, and lung disease, or taking anticoagulation medication. Our goal is to effectively co-manage at-risk patients who have a chronic disease in an outpatient setting to improve their health.
Call 240-964-8787 for more information.
Western Maryland Medical Arts Center
12502 Willowbrook Rd., Suite 330
Cumberland, MD 21502
Pharmacists are available at the Center for Clinical Resources to help with the management of your anticoagulation medicine.
When you take anticoagulation medications (such as Coumadin) to slow down the blood-clotting process, it requires careful monitoring to make sure the dose is right. Some of the ways our team can help you if you take this medication include:
Download the referral form for Anticoagulation Medication Management (PDF).
The clinic is accepting referrals from providers for new patients.
The Lung Disease Clinic at the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources is staffed by respiratory therapists who provide you with one-on-one education and support to help you manage your lung disease. Any time you visit the Lung Disease Clinic, you are always welcome to bring a support person with you.
Our respiratory therapists work with your physician and serve as another set of “eyes and ears.” Nurse practitioners and pharmacists also are available in the Lung Disease Clinic to assist you with managing your medications. The team uses videos, printed materials, and hands-on instruction to help you understand:
The respiratory therapists can assist you with questions or issues you may have with your respiratory equipment, such as home oxygen, CPAP, nebulizers, inhalers, etc. They also can provide education and other related resources to help you quit smoking.
Once you are established in the Lung Disease Clinic, the therapists are available to answer your questions and can even help you with a flare-up, especially if your physician is not available.
For more information about how the Lung Disease Clinic at the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources can help you, please call 240-964-8787.
Download the Center for Clinical Resources referral form (PDF).
If you have diabetes, the team at the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources can be your partner in keeping your diabetes under control and living life to the fullest. Our team is a knowledgeable source for education and information about diabetes self-management.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or seem to constantly struggle with your diabetes, the team will tailor a plan to meet your individual needs. Our team works closely with your primary care provider to promote your overall good health. They also can help you navigate the healthcare system and coordinate your care.
The team can show you how to monitor your blood sugar, teach you how to make dietary and lifestyle changes to control your diabetes, help manage your medication, and provide encouragement and motivation along the way.
For more information about what the Diabetes Management team at the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources can do for you, talk with your primary care provider or call the Center at 240-964-8787.
Download the diabetes management referral form (PDF).
A group education program, Living Well with Diabetes, covers the many aspects of diabetes self-management and glycemic control. It’s an enjoyable day filled with practical information and tools you can use daily to make managing your diabetes easier. The teaching team includes a certified diabetes care and education specialist, nurse, registered dietitians, pharmacists, and a Wellness Coach/Activity Instructor.
Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
A family member or support person is welcome to attend with you. This program is approved by the American Diabetes Association and is offered each month. PCP referral is required.
Individual sessions may be offered if unable to attend group program due to barriers such as poor vision or hearing, learning disabilities, or physical limitations which make group environment difficult.
Call 240-964-8787 for Program Schedule.
Please note: This program is covered by most insurance plans. When calling for pre-authorization with your insurer, please use these codes for Diabetes Self-Management Training: G0109 – Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management training services, group session (2 or more) per 30 minutes.
important resource is medical nutrition therapy (MNT). Provided by a registered dietitian, it includes working on behavioral or lifestyle changes and individualized meal planning. PCP referral is required.
For more information about these programs, please call the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources at 240-964-8787 or talk with your primary care provider. All services at the Center for Clinical Resources require a physician referral.
The Heart Failure Management team at the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources can help you to improve your quality of life by managing the symptoms of heart failure.
Our team at the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources helps by:
The clinic is for individuals who have been diagnosed with heart failure or a “weak ” heart muscle. Weakness of the heart muscle often follows heart attacks or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Other terms used to describe this include systolic dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, or reduced ejection fraction.
The Clinic is designed to provide you and your family with education about your condition and how to control symptoms of heart failure. Our goal is to reduce the number of visits to the Emergency Room, prevent hospitalizations, and help you live a full and productive life.
Your first visit will last about 90 minutes and includes a history and physical exam, weight and vital sign recording, a 6-minute walk test to determine activity tolerance, and completion of a survey to determine how heart failure symptoms are affecting your life.
After your first visit, most visits last about 30 minutes and include weight recording, review of medications, basic assessments, and education, which can be done individually and in a group setting.
In addition to clinic visits, you will also be encouraged to call us if you have any questions or have worsening of symptoms related to heart failure. The Clinic staff will also contact you to follow up on any changes in medications or in your symptoms.
Call the UPMC Western Maryland Center for Clinical Resources at 240-964-8787 to let us know that you are interested in participating or talk with your physician.
Download the Center for Clinical Resources referral form (PDF).
Medication Therapy Management is a service provided by pharmacists at the Center for Clinical Resources that helps to make sure your medicines are working to improve your health. It is very useful if you take medicines for more than one medical problem.
The pharmacist can help you manage your medications in many ways, including:
As part of your visit, you will work with the pharmacist to develop an action plan that explains how to use your medicines so you feel your best. You will also get a personalized list of all your medicines, include the drug name, dose, reason for taking, time of day to take it, and any special instructions.
When necessary, the pharmacist may contact your primary care provider or other healthcare providers with recommendations for adjusting your medications.
During your first visit, you should bring the following items:
If you would like to work with a pharmacist who is certified in medication management, please talk with your provider or call us at 240-964-8787.
Download the Center for Clinical Resources referral form (PDF).
