Jackson County

Diabetes Prevention Resources

The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings

None listed at this time.

The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): Online Meetings

Coach Shellie’s Healthy Lifestyle Program (Full CDC Recognition)

DETAILS: Meets online. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months and 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call to register & for more.

CONTACT: Shellie Wingate, (502) 682-5079, shellie.wingate@gmail.com

 

Good Measures, LLC (Full CDC Recognition)

DETAILS: Meets online. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call to register & for more.

CONTACT: Cassandra Johnson, (617) 531-9149 X2713, Cassandra.johnson@goodmeasures.com

 

Balanced Wellness KY (Full CDC Recognition)

DETAILS: Meets online. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call to register & for more.

CONTACT: Terry Gehrke, (502) 716-7773, tag@balancedwellnessky.com

Healthy Eating & Farmers' Markets

The Jackson County Farmers’ Market, at the following three locations (but double-check their website for the latest times):

  • Annville (located behind the Jackson County Regional Food Center), 366 Hwy 3443, Tyner, KY 40486. 2020 Season: Mondays: 3:00 pm – Sellout
  • Sand Gap (at Sand Gap Christian Church), US Hwy 421, Sandgap, KY 40481. 2020 Season: Wednesdays: 1:00 pm – sellout
  • McKee (at Bond Memorial Park), US Hwy 421, McKee, KY 40447. 2020 season: Fridays: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

CONTACT: Cathy Howell, chowell@uky.edu

https://jackson.ca.uky.edu/content/jackson-county-farmers-market

 

Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups

Support Group: The Jackson County Health Department, 456 Main St S., McKee, KY 40447

DETAILS: This Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, March thru November, from 11:00AM till 12noon.

CONTACT: Melinda Osborne, (606) 287-8421, melindaj.osborne@ky.gov

http://cvdhealthdept.com

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)

– The Jackson County Health Department, 725 Whitley St., London, KY 40741.

DETAILS: Classes currently meet 1 time a year. Call for more details, and to register.

CONTACT: Melinda Osborne, (606) 287-8421, melindaj.osborne@ky.gov

Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians

– The Jackson County Health Department, 725 Whitley St., London, KY 40741.

CONTACT: (606) 287-1268 (Ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy)

http://cvdhealthdept.com

 
*NOTE: information presented here (aside from Farmers’ Market info) comes from the Kentucky Diabetes Resource Directory. It may not account for differences in programs/services due to COVID-19, so be sure to double-check to confirm! Also, these listings might not be complete, and we do not endorse one entity/provider over another.