About Chronic Disease Management

Several programs are available to all West Tennesseans who need help managing their chronic diseases.

Hardeman County Community Health Center

HCCHC is a federally-qualified health center partnered with GrowWell to provide coordination of health services and education about managing chronic conditions, specifically diabetes. These services usually take place while visiting the clinic to see your healthcare provider. A wide-range of assistance is available at no additional cost including:

  • Coordination of services to help get patients to the right doctors or specialists
  • Education to help improve the health of adults with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or any other chronic conditions
  • Assistance with being able to afford medications and education to understand the medications prescribed by the doctor
  • Health counseling available in Hardeman, Henderson and Stanton Health Centers
  • A variety of group education and cooking classes are also held regularly

Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation

Henry County provides similar health education and disease management for chronic conditions, specifically obesity-related conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Education and services are provided by an LPN Community Health Specialist in conjunction with your healthcare provider and healthcare team.

The Chronic Disease Management program at Henry County also provides quarterly health screenings to determine disease states and improvements. Testing is free of charge and includes such things as fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and hemoglobin A1c (if indicated). A personalized education plan is formulated for each person based on identified needs.

Group education sessions are also available as need arises including things such as cooking, food budgeting, meal planning, quitting smoking and health eating.

These services are available for all West Tennesseans at these locations.

Free community health screenings are available throughout West TN, look for advertisements for GrowWell in your area.

Upcoming Events

Apr
9
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
Apr 9 2025 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 9 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

Apr
16
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
Apr 16 2025 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 16 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

Apr
23
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
Apr 23 2025 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 23 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

Apr
30
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
Apr 30 2025 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 30 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

May
7
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
May 7 2025 @ 3:00 pm – May 7 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

May
14
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
May 14 2025 @ 3:00 pm – May 14 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

May
21
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
May 21 2025 @ 3:00 pm – May 21 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

May
28
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
May 28 2025 @ 3:00 pm – May 28 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

Jun
4
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
Jun 4 2025 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 4 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

Jun
11
Wed
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Class @ Hardeman Co Community Health Center (enter in the back of the building)
Jun 11 2025 @ 3:00 pm – Jun 11 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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 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.

Meet the Staff

  • Janice Berryman, RN

    Hardeman County Community Health Center

    Care Navigator

  • Tina Umstead, LPN

    Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation

    Community Health Specialist