Whitley County

Diabetes Prevention Resources

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

The University of Kentucky’s Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center’s DPP Program in Whitley County, at the UK Cooperative Extension Office, 4275 US-25W (PO Box 328), Williamsburg, KY 40769.DETAILS: This year-long program includes 16 sessions the first 6 months & 6 or more sessions the last 6 months.

CONTACT: Matti Cornelius, (606) 549-1430, Matti.daniels@ky.edu

https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/barnstable-brown-diabetes-center/prevention
Baptist Health-Corbin (open only to employees of Baptist Health-Corbin)

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

CONTACT: Hannah B Sizemore, 606-523-8549, Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com; or Debbie Scarberry, 606-528-1212, dscarberry@bhsi.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 Whitley County Farmers’ Market

In Williamsburg: Thursdays, 5-8 PM, at Bill Woods Park (On the corner of Cumberland Ave and S 3rd St)

In Corbin: Tuesdays, 5-8 PM, at NIBROC Park (Main Street)

Check their facebook page for the latest info.

 

Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes Coalitions, Support Groups, and other Community Happenings
Whitley County Healthy Communities Coalition at The Whitley Co Health Dept., 368 Penny Ln, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

CONTACT: Katharine Lay, (606) 549-3380, katharinel.lay@ky.gov

www.whitleycountyhealthdepartment.com
Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin (Call for meeting information)

CONTACT: Hannah B. Sizemore, (606) 523-8549, hannah.sizemore@bhsi.com

www.baptisthealthkentucky.com
Whitley County Diabetes Coalition, 3750 Cumberland Falls Hwy, Corbin, KY 40701.

CONTACT: Teresa L Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov

https://whitleycountyhealthdepartment.com/
Diabetes Support Group at Baptist Regional Medical Center (Call for site location in Whitley County)

CONTACT: (606) 523-8549

www.baptisthealthkentucky.com

Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Classes (DSMES)
WHITLEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Call for class site location in Whitley County)

DETAILS: Classes meet annually alternately in Corbin & in Williamsburg from 10:00AM till 2:00PM. Call for scheduling dates, times, and to register.

CONTACT: Ask for Diabetes Self Management Ed. Classes, (606) 549-3380

www.whitleycountyhealthdepartment.com
BAPTIST HEALTH-CORBIN, 95 Bryan Blvd., Suite 102, Corbin, KY 40701.

DETAILS: ‘DIABETES SMART-“YOU CAN DO IT” EDUCATION PROGRAM,’ MD Referral required. Classes are a series of 2 lasting 3 hours each for 6 hours total. Contact for more information.

CONTACT: Hannah B Sizemore, (606) 523-8549 X8549, Hannah.Sizemore@bhsi.com

www.bhsi.com
Whitley County Health Department, 3750 Cumberland Falls Hwy, Corbin, KY 40701.

DETAILS: HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES – Classes meet quarterly Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00AM till 2:00PM for a total of 8 hours. Call for scheduling dates, times, & to register.

CONTACT: Teresa L. Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov

www.whitleycountyheatlhdepartment.com

Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietitians, and Diabetes Specialists
WHITLEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-CORBIN, 3750 Cumberland Falls Hwy, Corbin, KY 40701.

DETAILS: Meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Call to register.

CONTACT: Teresa L. Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov

www.whitleycountyheatlhdepartment.com
WHITLEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-WILLIAMSBURG, 368 Penny Ln, Williamsburg, KY 40701.

DETAILS: Meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
Call for scheduling times, dates, more information, and to schedule an appointment.

CONTACT: Teresa L. Bunch, (606) 528-5613, teresa.bunch@ky.gov
BAPTIST HEALTH-CORBIN, 1 Trillium Way, Corbin, KY 40701.

DETAILS: All appointments must be made by Physician. Meets Monday thru Friday from 7:30AM to 5:00PM. Call to register.

CONTACT: Debbie Scarberry, Chastity Bradshaw, Sarah Jernigan, or Rachel Walker: (606) 523-8602, Dscraber@bhsi.com, cbradsha@bhsi.com

www.baptisthealthkentucky.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.