Diabetes Prevention Resources
| The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): In-Person Meetings – Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Center, 145 Newcomb Ave., Mount Vernon, KY 40456. DETAILS: This year-long, in-person program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. Call for more information. CONTACT: Angela Parsons-Woods or Brianne Wells, (606) 256-5176, b.wells@rhrcc.org or
– The Rockcastle County Health Dept. (Call for meeting location) DETAILS: Classes open to Rockcastle Co. Health Dept (KEHP) members & retirees. This year-long, in-person program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months. CONTACT: Melinda Osborne, (606) 256-2242 X118, melindaj.osborne@ky.gov, –OR- Christie Green, (606) 598-5564 X116, Christiel.green@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 Info might not be 100% up-to-date; check the Pulaski Co. Farmers Market Webpage for the latest market times. – The Rockcastle County Farmers’ Market, 245 E. Main St. Mount Vernon, KY 40456. 2020 Season: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm, & Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm. But confirm the latest market times via their facebook page. |
Diabetes Management Resources
| Diabetes Coalitions, Support Groups, and other Community Happenings – Rockcastle Healthy Community Coalition, 120 Richmond St., Mount Vernon, KY 40456 DETAILS: This coalition meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:30AM till 11:30AM. Call for more information. CONTACT: Melinda Osborne, (606) 256-2242, melindaj.osborne@ky.gov
– Support Group: Rockcastle County Health Dept. (Call for specific meeting place) CONTACT: (606) 256-1841 |
| Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES) – The Rockcastle County Health Department, 120 Richmond St., Mount Vernon, KY 40456 CONTACT: Melinda Osborne, (606) 256-2242, melindaj.osborne@ky.gov – Rockcastle Regional Hospital (Call for specific meeting place) DETAILS: Classes meet for 8 hours. Call for more information & to register. CONTACT: (606) 256-2195, Ask for Diabetes Self Management Ed. Classes |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietitians, and Diabetes Specialists – The Rockcastle County Health Department, 120 Richmond St., Mount Vernon, KY 40456 CONTACT: (606) 256-2242, ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy
– Rockcastle Regional Hospital (Call for specific meeting place) DETAILS: Office hours are: Mon, Wed, & Fri from 8AM till 3:30PM, for children and adults. CONTACT: (606) 256-7718, Ask for Medical Nutrition Therapy |