Lee County

Diabetes Prevention Resources

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

The Kentucky River District Health Dept., Call for class site location in Lee County.

DETAILS: This year-long, in-person program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months.

CONTACT: Vivian Smith or Susan Kincaid, (606) 464-2492, viviank.smith@ky.gov or susanm.kincaid@ky.gov

www.KRDHD.org

 

Juniper Health, Call for class site location in Lee County.

DETAILS: This year-long, in-person program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months.

CONTACT: Bridget Turner or Missy Begley, (606) 464-0151, bridget.turner@juniperhealth.org
or missy.begley@juniperhealth.org

www.juniperhealth.org

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

Beattyville Main Street Marketplace, located at the intersection of Peoples Exchange Bank and Shell Food Mart, 25 HWY 52 E, Beattyville, KY 41311.

DETAILS: First Fridays only, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, thru September.

CONTACT: Teresa Mays, (606) 464-5007, tmays@beattyville.org

 

Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups

Diabetes & Wellness Coalition from the Ky. River District Health Dept., at the Lee County Health Dept.

DETAILS: Meets quarterly. Call for more information.

CONTACT: Vivian Smith, (606) 464-2492, viviank.smith@ky.gov

www.krdhd.org

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)

The Ky. Department of Public Health, with the Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Lee Co Health Dept.

DETAILS: ‘HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES’ curriculum. Classes meet for 4 hours twice a year. Call for scheduling dates, times, & to register.

CONTACT: Denesa Watts or April Sandlin, (606) 785-3144, Denesas.watts@ky.gov or april. sandlin@ky.gov

www.krdhd.org

 

Juniper Health, at the Lee County Family Medical Clinic, 125 Main Street, Beattyville, KY 41311.

DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months.

CONTACT: Missy Begley, (606) 464-0151, missy.begley@juniperhealth.org

 

KENTUCKY HOMEPLACE (Call for class location in Lee 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.

Classes meet for 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks.

CONTACT: Samantha Bowman, (877) 464-2156, samantha.bowman@uky.edu

www.ruralhealth.med.uky.edu

 

KENTUCKY RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING (Call for class location in Lee 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.

Classes meet for 2.5 hours a week for 6 weeks.

CONTACT: Staci Noble, (606) 436-3158, stacie@kradd.org

www.kradd.org

Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians
Kentucky River District Health Dept., at the Lee County Health Dept., 45 Center Street, Beattyville, KY 41311.CONTACT: Alice Caudill, (606) 782-3144, alilcem.caudill@ky.gov

www.krdhd.org

 
*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.