Diabetes Education
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9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST) |
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Bldg 500, room 2B-150, Library |
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Veterans Health Education. Diabetes Education is a series of eight, one-hour classes covering different topics. Classes meet every Wednesday. Veterans may begin any time. You may attend at Martinsburg or by V-tel from your local CBOC. Topics include:
#1 What is diabetes?
#2 Healthy Eating
#3 Diabetes medicines
#4 Let's get moving-Diabetes & Exercise!
#5 Avoiding complications.
#6 Grocery Store Nutrition
#7 Mindfulness Stress Relief
#8 Putting the Pieces Together.
Diabetes education will help you to better control your diabetes and prevent complications from diabetes. For more information please call Colleen Liles, RDN, CNSC, Diabetes Program Manager at (304) 263-0811 x3115.
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STEADI Fall Risk Class
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10:15 AM- 11:15 AM (EST) |
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Building 500, Room 2B150 Library |
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| | Veterans Health Education. STEADI Fall Risk Screening Clinic.
STEADI Fall Risk Screening Clinic involves balance testing, medication review, and a presentation with information on how to prevent falls. Veterans will learn about what is available at the VA to help decrease the risk of falls and live a healthier life.
Class is for veterans who have fallen in the last year, are afraid of falling, or feel unsteady when walking.
Clinic meets from 10:15-11:45AM on the 1st Wednesday of every month in Room 2B-150 (the Library).
Please call 304-263-0811, ext 3827 to register. Walk-in participants are also welcome.
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MOVE!
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1:00 PM- 3:00 PM (EST) |
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Bldg 217 Fitness Center |
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Veterans Health Education. MOVE! is a program for Veterans interested in weight loss through healthy food choices and exercise. Classes meet weekly for up to sixteen weeks. You may attend the Tuesday morning or Wednesday afternoon class in Martinsburg. You may also attend at your local CBOC. Check with your local CBOC for dates and times. MOVE! will help you lose weight, keep it off, and imporve your health. For more infomation regarding MOVE! please contact Ashley Harding at (304)263-0811 ext 3693.
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