Don’t know who to turn to? Yearn to feel better? Health Coaches can help.

Saunders Medical Center is committed to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. You direct your goals. We assist you in creating a plan that fits your fitness goals and offer the benefit accountability on your fitness journey. 

There is no charge for the health coaching services. It is simply part of our mission of serving our community: to assist you in living the best life you can!

Create a confidential partnership to achieve your personal wellness goals.

Do not let _________ (fill in the blank) prevent you from living your life to its absolute fullest. We are here to listen to your goals and work together to create a plan to achieve them! 

Examples of How We Can Help

Your Health Coach can assist you in many ways. Here are a few examples: 

• Learn more about nutrition
• Create a smoking cessation plan
• Reduce your weight
• Control your diabetes
• Create exercise plans to improve your range of motion, muscle tone or stamina
• Prevent setbacks
• Connect you with community programs
• Inspire motivation for improved health
• Improve your cardiac health

Meet Your Clinical Health Coaches—

Lori Russell, RN, BSN  

Lori has served our community in the areas of infection control and wound care. She has served as SMC’s long-term care director of nursing, care plan coordinator and clinic supervisor. She lives near Cedar Bluffs.

"I love my job as a health coach being able to help patients improve their lifestyles  and meet their personal and health goals.  It is rewarding for me to see them feeling better and taking care of their health. I look forward to serving you!"

In her personal time, Lori enjoys bowling, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.   

Shelly Green, MS, RD, LMNT

Shelly Green is passionate about the connection between food and health. As a registered dietitian, she thrives on sharing her love for food and its role in promoting well-being. With a strong background in community health, Shelly has worked in both grocery store settings and the WIC program, helping individuals make healthier choices while still enjoying the foods they love. Now, as a resident of Wahoo for the past three years, she’s excited to bring her expertise to the local community and support others on their wellness journeys.

Talk to a health coach by calling  (402) 443-4191 ext. 309 or 400 to schedule an appointment.