Member Education
Healthy Lifestyle
Eat Right Move Right
“Eat Right Move Right” is a free 6-week course that promotes
a lifestyle change approach to weight loss for members with a Body Mass
Index (BMI) over 27. How to be more active, improve eating habits, and
change behaviors for permanent weight loss are covered. Members will
learn to set realistic goals, use the USDA plate method, manage dining
out, and change food shopping habits. For more information, call the Diabetes/Health
Education Department at 386-226-4518 or 1-877-229-4518.
Eat Right Move Right Classes
Exercise & Fitness
Matter of Balance
This program is intended for members of any age and designed to help prevent
falls and increase activity levels, balance and coordination. There is
no cost to members in the Preferred Fitness Program and a nominal fee
for members who are not in the program. Members should call your local
YMCA for more information or to register for a class.
Diabetes
Diabetes Education Program
Recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and conducted by
FHCP registered nurses and registered dietitians/Certified Diabetes Educators
(CDEs), this free 10-hour diabetes education program covers: diabetes
overview, complications, signs and symptoms of high and low blood sugar,
lifestyle modifications, medications, nutrition, monitoring guidelines
(HgbA1C, blood glucose meters, blood pressure, weight), and foot, skin,
and dental care. In addition, CDEs are also available for individual appointments.
For more information, contact the Diabetes/Health Education Department
at 386-226-4518 or 1-877-229-4518.
Diabetes Education Classes
Diabetes Prevention Program
This free two hour class helps members identify risk factors for developing
diabetes and covers nutrition, exercise, and behavioral strategies for
prevention. A more intense diabetes prevention program is also available.
Call the Diabetes/Health Education Department at 386-226-4518 or
1-877-229-4518.
Diabetes Prevention Program Classes
Nutrition Game Plan for Diabetes
This two hour session is recommended for members who have completed the
10-hour Diabetes Education Program. The class reinforces disease specific
nutrition education and answers questions regarding diabetes.
For more information, call the Diabetes/Health Education Department at
386-226-4518 or 1-877-229-4518.
Nutrition Game Plan Classes
Heart Health
Healthy Heart Nutrition Program
This free class helps members identify risk factors for heart disease and
tips for improving lifestyle to reduce those risks. Call the Diabetes/Health
Education Department at 386-226-4518 or 1-877-229-4518.
Healthy Heart Eating Classes