OA Clinic-Community CARE Model

"Once assigned, participants will be contacted by the OA CARE Navigator to coordinate initiating a YMCA Medical Membership. Then, YMCA personnel will contact the participant to schedule the first Weight Loss Program (Program) group session. The Program will be delivered in groups with other OA CARE participants. Participants will also have access to all exercise facilities and programs at the YMCA during the study, and will be assigned a YMCA health coach.~After initiation of the YMCA Medical Membership, the OA CARE Navigator will discuss participant's interests in referrals to other services related to osteoarthritis (OA) management. The Navigator will provide the participant's primary care provider (PCP) with a summary of this discussion and help the participant connect to any programs or resources that do not require provider referrals."

Participants assigned to the usual care group will receive no additional treatment from the study for about 12 months. However, this group will be offered a 12-month Medical Membership to a local YMCA after completing the final assessment.