Event Details
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is partnering with the Marion County Hospital District and Elder Options to hold free weekly classes on diabetes education and prevention beginning on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and continuing through Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
The class are from 10 a.m. – noon at: Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, FL 34420
Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program (DEEP) helps participants who have diabetes, or are considered pre-diabetic, better understand their condition and self-care.
DEEP helps attendees understand and manage diabetes; prevent diabetic complications; plan meals they’ll enjoy; and use physical activity to help control diabetes. Participants also learn how to identify and prevent diabetic complications. Free health screenings are included.
DEEP is free, but space is limited. To reserve a seat, please contact Erinn Lee at 352-644-2624 or Erinn.Lee@FLHealth.gov or Jessie Driggers at 352-622-3662 or Jessie.Driggers@mchdt.org.