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Free Living Healthy with Diabetes Course
HRHCare offers a free six-week Living Healthy with Diabetes course at Bethel AME Church in Copiague.
HRHCare, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center offering a range of medical services for underserved communities in the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is offering a free six-week Healthy Choices NY workshop series entitled Living Healthy with Diabetes beginning June 2nd at Bethel AME Church in Copiague, NY. This workshop series, peer-led by Donna Moodie and Judy Clarke, is designed to help individuals living with diabetes and their loved ones lead a full and healthy life.
A range of diabetes-related topics will be discussed, including better food and exercise choices; understanding new treatment options; making step-by-step plans to improve your life; practical ways to deal with sick days; foot care; medicine and pain; and talking with providers and loved ones about your health. All participants will receive materials during the series, including a relaxation CD, and will have a chance to win a gift card at each workshop attended. Participants are also encouraged to bring along a snack and water.
This free Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop series will be held each Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Bethel AME Church, 20 Simmons Street in Copiague, NY. The dates are June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and July 7th. If you or your loved one are planning to attend, kindly RSVP to Trevor Cross at 631.716.9026, extension 83018, or tcross@hrhcare.org to ensure your spot.
