HCMC will be offering a talk on dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and our new Gero-Psych unit at Lake Haven Behavioral Health.  Cathy Gniewek, RN will be on hand to discuss the program and how HCMC can help. The event is free and open to all seniors. The talk is free to Henry County Office on Aging attendees.

1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. YOU MAY HAVE PRE-DIABETES and be at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:

• Are 45 years of age or older
• Are overweight
• Have a family history of type 2 diabetes
• Are physically active fewer than 3 times per week
• Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds

Join Us for an Informational Session about the Program! Monday, May 24, 2021 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. HCMC Private Dining Room Join us for the PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program and learn how to prevent this chronic health condition.  Participants who attend the informational session will receive a free A1c screening at the event. As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. You will learn to eat healthy, add physical activity to your life, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. PreventT2 is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then meetings once or twice a month for the second 6 months to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle changes. By meeting with others who have pre-diabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles Call the HCMC FindLine at 731-644-3463 to join.

1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. YOU MAY HAVE PRE-DIABETES and be at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:

• Are 45 years of age or older
• Are overweight
• Have a family history of type 2 diabetes
• Are physically active fewer than 3 times per week
• Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds

Begins Monday, June 7, 2021 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. HCMC Private Dining Room Join us for the PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program and learn how to prevent this chronic health condition. As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. You will learn to eat healthy, add physical activity to your life, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. PreventT2 is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then meetings once or twice a month for the second 6 months to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle changes. By meeting with others who have pre-diabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles. You will get a FREE A1C test at the beginning and completion of the class. Call the HCMC FindLine at 731-644-3463 to join the class.

Tuesdays starting August 2nd 10am-Noon (weekly for 6 weeks) in HCMC Private Dining Room or At-Home Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. A self-management approach to diabetes education gives people the knowledge, tools and confidence to take day to day responsibility of their diabetes care. It's Time to Take Charge The Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation, GrowWell, and Henry County Medical Center will be offering a free Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program workshop. The 6-week program is designed for people with diabetes and caregivers to learn basic skills necessary to self-manage their diabetes and work effectively with their healthcare professionals. The Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program is led by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Master Trainers. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 10am until Noon. Cost is free and open to anyone with diabetes. Spouses, family member and caregivers are welcome to attend. A free lunch is included with each session. Spaces are limited for the 2-hour workshop. The workshop is offered by the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation Delta Rural Health Initiative. To register, call 731-644-3463.

1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. YOU MAY HAVE PRE-DIABETES and be at risk for type 2 diabetes if you:

• Are 45 years of age or older
• Are overweight
• Have a family history of type 2 diabetes
• Are physically active fewer than 3 times per week
• Ever had diabetes while pregnant (gestational diabetes) or gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds

Begins Monday, August 8, 2022 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. HCMC Private Dining Room Join us for the PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program and learn how to prevent this chronic health condition. As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach and other participants to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes. You will learn to eat healthy, add physical activity to your life, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. PreventT2 is a year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then meetings once or twice a month for the second 6 months to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle changes. By meeting with others who have pre-diabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles. You will get a FREE A1C test at the beginning and completion of the class. Call the HCMC FindLine at 731-644-3463 to join the class.