CLASSES SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

March 7, 2008

WHAT:
Living Well with Diabetes. A series of classes to educate and support men and women who have diabetes.

WHEN:
Series of monthly classes offered monthly - same topics for each series
     1) 1 to 3 p.m., March 11, 13, 18, 20
     2) 9 to 11 a.m., April 15, 17, 22, 24
     3) 5:50 to 7:30 p.m., May 13, 15, 20, 22

WHERE:
Providence Health Services Building
1151 May Street, Hood River

DETAILS:
Diabetes can affect almost every part of someone’s daily life. Experts say taking control of diabetes now will improve your health today and into the future. Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital diabetes educators and guest speakers will help you learn how to control diabetes through diet, exercise, stress management and medication.

Registration is required, and includes a one-hour private consultation. Insurance often covers the cost. Scholarships also are available. A referral by your physician or health care provider is required. To register call the Providence Diabetes Education Program at (541) 387-6379.

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Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital is part of Providence Health & Services, the state’s largest health system and second-largest private employer. Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital is a full-service, critical-access hospital with a 24-hour Emergency Department. Providence offers a wide range of health care services in the communities of the Columbia River Gorge through its clinics, care centers and senior living facilities.