Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – The Lawrence County Health Dept. (Received Full CDC Recognition), 1080 Meadowbrook Lane, Louisa, KY 41230. DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months meets monthly on Tuesdays 5:00PM. Call to register & for more information. CONTACT: Ashley E. Wilks, (606) 638-4389, ashleye.wilks@ky.gov |
| 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 Lawrence County Farmers’ Market, at the Lawrence County Extension Office Famers’ Market Pavilion: 249 Industrial Park Rd, Louisa, KY 41230. DETAILS: 2020 Season* — July 7, 2020 – October 24, 2020 Tuesdays: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm *Check their Facebook page for the latest times: https://lawrence.ca.uky.edu/content/farmers-market |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups – Lawrence Co. Health Action Team at the Lawrence County Health Department, 1080 Meadowbrook Ln, Louisa, KY 41230. Call for more details. CONTACT: Ashley E. Wilks or Debbie Miller, (606) 638-4389, ashleye.wilks@ky.gov or debbiea.miller@ky.gov www.lawrencecountyhealthdepartment.com – Support Group: The Lawrence Co. Health Dept., at the Lawrence Co. Extension Office, 249 Industrial Park Road, Louisa, KY 41230. Call for more details. CONTACT: Ashley E. Wilks, (606) 638-4389, ashleye.wilks@ky.gov |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)
– Kentucky Homeplace, call for location in Lawrence County.DETAILS: Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP).Classes are designed to be taught by trained non-licensed professionals who are living with a chronic disease.The classes meet 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Call to for more information and to register.CONTACT: (606) 638-1079
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| Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians
– Three Rivers Medical Center, 2485 Hwy 644, Louisa, KY 41230.CONTACT: Andrea Burchett, (606) 638-7381, Andrea_Burchett@QuorumHealth.comwww.threeriversmedicalcenter.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.