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