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Patient Education and Wellness Program

This multi-faceted program provides you with the tools you need to stay active and be well throughout your life, regardless of your current medical situation. Our team will work with you to create a program to fit your lifestyle, schedule, and budget.


It's very important for Community Care Physicians P.C. to not only treat people when they're sick, but also to keep our community healthy. The Patient Education and Wellness Program of Community Care Physicians brings together four key elements to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle: weight management, medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, and LiFE® group classes.

2125 River Road, Suite 303, Niskayuna, NY 12309


For more information or to make an appointment, please call:

(518) 713-5347


Weight Management

Weight Management


Our program follows a comprehensive approach to weight loss and fitness through medical management, nutrition education, fitness education, and behavior change. Our goal is to provide a structured, supportive environment to help you achieve long term health and wellness.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy


Our program offers nutrition-based treatment provided to help manage certain medical conditions. Our care team will determine which nutrition therapies are appropriate and help develop an individualized plan for you.

Diabetes Education

Diabetes Education


Our Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support services are taught by a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who will teach you the knowledge and skills necessary for optimal diabetes self-care while incorporating your needs, goals and life experiences.

LiFE® Program

LiFE® Program


These group classes focus on disease prevention through weight loss. During each session, we focus on your individual health risks and provide the tools you need to reach and maintain your health goals.


Our Services

  • Initial comprehensive consultation with a medical provider
  • Structured follow-up appointments
  • BMI & body composition analysis
  • Behavior modification
  • Childhood, adolescent, and adult obesity and weight management
  • Diabetes self-care
  • Disease prevention
  • Condition-specific nutrition counseling (digestive disorders, metabolic syndrome, food allergy and intolerance, disordered eating, hypertension, pre-diabetes, cholesterol management, etc.)
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Exercise counseling
  • Meal planning
  • Group education classes

Program Fees

Weight Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Education may be covered by your health insurance plan, depending on your diagnosis and benefits. Please contact your health insurance company to learn more about your specific benefits, co-payments and coverage. Some insurance plans require a physician's referral for these services. The LiFE® program is an additional fee that may be reimbursed by your insurance company. Please call our office for more information.




Meet Our Team


M. Catherine Dascher, RDN, CDN, CDCES

M. Catherine Dascher, RDN, CDN, CDCES

Catherine Dascher is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Educator.

Catherine attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Her internship was at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Dietetics and Nutrition, Charlottesville, VA.


Linda Katz, FNP

Linda Katz, FNP

Linda Katz has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2005. She received her BA in Biology and a BS in Nursing from Hope College, Michigan. In 2005, she received her Master of Science in Nursing / FNP from Sage Graduate School.

Her prior experience includes treating diabetes, thyroid disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Linda is passionate about disease prevention.



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