Lawrence County

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

www.lawrencecountyhealthdepartment.com

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
Thursdays: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturdays: 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

https://lawrence.ca.uky.edu/

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

https://ruralhealth.med.uky.edu/cerh-homeplace

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.