Owsley County

Diabetes Prevention Resources

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

The Kentucky River District Health Department (call for meeting location in Owsley County)

DETAILS: In-person meetings. This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call for scheduling dates, times, and to register.

CONTACT: Vivian Smith or Susan Kincaid, (606) 464-2492, VivianK.Smith@ky.gov or Susanm.Kincaid@ky.gov

www.krdhd.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

Owsley County Farmers’ Market, 177 Shepherds Lane, Booneville, KY 41314

Check their facebook page for the latest times & details, or call 606-593-5109.

 

Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes Coalitions & Support Groups

None listed at this time.

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)

– The Kentucky Department for Public Health, with The Kentucky River District Health Department, at the Owsley County Health Department, 501 Hwy 28, Booneville, KY 41314.

DETAILS: ‘HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES’ curriculum. Call for more details, and to register.

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

www.krdhd.org

 

Kentucky HOMEPLACE, 500 Happy Top Road, Beattyville, KY 41311

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, (606) 464-2156, samantha.bowman@uky.edu

www.ruralhealth.med.uky.edu/cerh-homeplace

 

– Kentucky River Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living (Call for class location in Owsley 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

 

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation’s Booneville Clinic, 826 KY Hwy 11 North, Booneville, KY 41314

DETAILS: ‘EVERYONE WITH DIABETES COUNTS’ Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). Classes meet for 2 hours once a week for 6 weeks. Call for more information, and to register.

CONTACT: Erin Gibson, (606) 593-6395, egibson@mtncomp.org

https://www.mchcky.com

Medical Nutrition Therapy/Dietitians
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation’s Booneville Clinic, 826 KY Hwy 11 North, Booneville, KY 41314CONTACT: Erin Gibson, (606) 593-6395, egibson@mtncomp.orghttps://www.mchcky.com

 

– The Kentucky River District Health Department, at the Owsley County Health Department, 501 Hwy 28, Booneville, KY 41314.

CONTACT: Alice Caudill, (606) 785-3144, alicem.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.