DIABETES
The Diabetes education program provides information on nutrition, controlling blood sugar, self-management skills instruction (glucose monitor, insulin administration), preventing complications, and sick day management. Education is presented in either a one-time class or a series of two classes depending on topic. Class participation is limited to adults eighteen and over. To enroll in this class, click here.
ASTHMA
This class provides a general overview of asthma, signs and symptoms of asthma episodes, identifying asthma triggers, helping children and adults stay active and basic management information. Class participation is limited to individuals thirteen years of age and older. Parents of children of any age that have asthma are welcome.
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
This class includes a general overview of high blood pressure, the importance of early identification and basic management information. The participant will learn the correlation between high blood pressure and other conditions such as, stroke and coronary heart disease. To enroll in this class, click here.
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE/STROKE
This class offers a general overview of congestive heart failure, signs and symptoms, when to seek health care, self-management skills and basic management information. To enroll in this class, click here.
SMOKING CESSATION
This class will assist the participant to identify reasons for smoking and how smoking can affect your health and the health of others. Information on the different approaches to stop smoking is presented. Follow-up classes are available for those participants desiring reinforcement and support. To enroll in this class, click here.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. This class offers a general overview of osteoporosis, signs, symptoms, risk factors, when to seek health care and basic management information. To enroll in this class, click here.
PRENATAL
This class provides information on fetal development and a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Participants will learn the importance of prenatal care, proper nutrition