Community Wellness

Diabetes is a serious, complicated condition, but it doesn't have to control your life. Whether you've had diabetes for years or are newly diagnosed, Providence Diabetes Education offers you and your family the knowledge, support and self-care skills to help you live well.

With our program, you'll have consistent access to information, care and support resources to help you manage diabetes more easily.

• Blood sugar monitoring
• Diabetes medicine
• Healthy coping
• Healthy eating
• Problem solving
• Reducing risks
• Staying active

• Blood glucose meter training
• Carb to insulin ratios
• Continuous glucose monitor training
• Diabetes overview – types, causes and management
• Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES)
• Evaluation of and understanding blood sugar patterns
• Insulin and other diabetes injectable administration, including vials, syringes, pens and pen needles
• Insulin adjustments
• Insulin pump training
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Weight management

Diabetes education is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available if you do not have insurance. You may need a referral from your primary care provider to see a diabetes education specialist — call our office or the number on the back of your insurance card for details.

From healthy eating and physical activity to CPR classes and tobacco cessation, we give you the tools you need to live a long and healthy life. View offerings and register for classes, or contact us at 509-473-6007 for more information.

• Breastfeeding
• Childbirth education
• Friends and family CPR
• Labor and delivery tours
• Newborn care
• Childbirth and parenting eClasses

• Blood pressure self-management
• Diabetes prevention
• Free virtual presentations
• Nutrition essentials: Living with cancer
• Tobacco cessation

The Providence Nutrition Counseling program is here to guide and support you as you navigate nutritional or digestive concerns. Our approach begins with understanding your unique needs and eating habits, so we can work together to help you feel your best and reach your personal health and wellness goals.

Our registered dietitians provide compassionate, expert care focused on helping you make meaningful, lasting changes in your daily life. We take the time to listen, empower you and develop a plan, so you have achievable goals that fit your lifestyle.

Our Nutrition Counseling program helps patients and families navigate a wide range of nutritional needs, including:

• Digestive health
• Food allergies, intolerances and specialized diets
• Malnutrition
• Nutrition therapy for disease management
• Weight management
• Women's nutritional health