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 386-676-7133 or 1-877-229-4518.

Eat Right Move Right Classes

Exercise & Fitness

Balance And Motion (BAM)

Come join senior fitness specialist Artie G. for BAM! "Balance and Motion." Develop balance, coordination, core strength, flexibility and range of motion with this FREE 45-minute, very gentle, upbeat and supportive class for all fitness levels. Be sure to bring a resistant band and bottled water. Class meets every week at these 3 convenient locations:

Tuesday from 10:30am- 11:15am.
Ormond FHCP Wellness & Education Center, 471 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Thursday from 11:30am-12:15pm
Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Friday from 11:00 am - 11:45 am.
Grace episcopal Church, 4110 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127

Reservations are not required. For more information please call Mary Martinez at 386-676-7100 ext. 7293 or email Mmartinez2@fhcp.com

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 386-676-7133 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 386-676-7133 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 386-676-7133 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 386-676-7133 or 1-877-229-4518.

Healthy Heart Eating Classes