September
11
Dining Out with Diabetes
10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Michele Atkins, UT Extension; Barbara Kelly, TN Dept. of Health; and Tina Umstead, Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation, for a three class workshop on Dining with Diabetes.  Each class lasts 60 to 90 minutes and will be taught at the Henry County Health Department.  The classes offer participants skills for cooking when following a diabetic diet plan.  It is a hands on approach that offers participants practical skills for preparing and cooking food. For more information or to sign up, contact the Henry County Health Department at 731-642-2941 or register online below:
September
14
Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop
9:00am - 11:00am
September 14th- October 19th - 9am to 11am. each Thursday If you or someone you love has health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, chronic bronchitis, high blood pressure or other chronic diseases, the Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops can help you take control of your life. By participating in a six-session workshop, you will learn ways to:
  • Manage your symptoms
  • Communicate better with your doctor, family members and friends
  • Lessen your anger and frustration
  • Fight fatigue and pain
  • Build confidence
  • Manage stress and learn to relax
  • Discover better nutrition and exercise choices
  • Manage medications
  • Get more out of life!
Spaces are limited for the 2-hour workshop, held each week for six weeks by certified leaders with health conditions themselves. The workshop is offered by in partnership by the Henry County UT Extension Office and the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation Delta Rural Health Initiative. Cost is free and open to anyone with a chronic condition.  Spouses, family member and caregivers are welcome to attend.  Each workshop participant receives the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and a relaxation CD. Free Screenings from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on completion of the class on October 19.  You must complete 5 of the 6 sessions to receive the free screening.  You must be fasting 8 hours prior to the screening. To register, call 731-644-3463 or online below:
November
3
Office on Aging Talk on Diabetes
9:30am - 10:30am
HCMC will be offering a talk on Diabetes Care. Kim Dempsey, MS RD LDN is the Diabetes Educator at HCMC and will be presenting. The talk is free to Henry County Office on Aging attendees.
November
14
Office on Aging Talk on Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
9:30am - 10:30pm
HCMC will be offering a talk on dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and our new Gero-Psych unit at Lake Haven Behavioral Health.  Cathy Gniewek, RN will be on hand to discuss the program and how HCMC can help. The event is free and open to all seniors. The talk is free to Henry County Office on Aging attendees.
March
5
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program
4:00pm - 5:00pm
1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. YOU MAY HAVE PREDIABETES 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
Begins March 5, 2018 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. HCMC Private Dining Room 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 prediabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles Call the HCMC FIndLine at 731-644-3463 to join the class or register below:  
March
13
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesdays, March 13 through April 17, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in HCMC Private Dining Room Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. A self-management approach to diabetes education gives people the knowledge, tools and confidence to take day to day responsibility of their diabetes care. The Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation and Henry County Medical Center will be offering a free Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program workshop.   The 6-week program is designed for people with diabetes and caregivers to learn basic skills necessary to self-manage their diabetes and work effectively with their healthcare professionals. The Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program is led by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Master Trainers.  Classes will be held every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to y p.m. HCMC will be offering dinner prior to each workshop.  Each person must register to go through the lunch line in the HCMC Cafeteria prior to class beginning at 12 Noon. Spaces are limited for the 2-hour workship.  The workshop is offered by the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation Delta Rural Health Initiative. Cost is free and open to anyone with diabetes.  Spouses, family member and caregivers are welcome to attend. To register, call 731-644-3463 or register below:
February
7
Take Charge of Your Diabetes Workshop
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays starting Feb. 7 through March 14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3 Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. A self-management approach to diabetes education gives people the knowledge, tools and confidence to take day to day responsibility of their diabetes care. The Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation and Henry County Medical Center will be offering a free Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program workshop.   The 6-week program is designed for people with diabetes and caregivers to learn basic skills necessary to self-manage their diabetes and work effectively with their healthcare professionals. The Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program is led by educators certified by Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program Master Trainers.  Classes will be held every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Spaces are limited for the 2-hour workship.  The workshop is offered by the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation Delta Rural Health Initiative. Cost is free and open to anyone with diabetes.  Spouses, family member and caregivers are welcome to attend. To register, call 731-644-3463 or register below:  
April
8
PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program Informational Session
4:00pm - 5:00pm
1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. YOU MAY HAVE PREDIABETES 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 an Informational Session about the Program! Monday, April 8, 2019 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. HCMC Private Dining Room Join us for the PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program and learn how to prevent this chronic health condition.  Participants who attend the informational session will receive a free A1c screening at the event. 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 prediabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles Call the HCMC FIndLine at 731-644-3463 to join the class or register below:  
April
15
Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program
4:00pm - 5:00pm
1 in 3 Americans has pre-diabetes and most do not know it. YOU MAY HAVE PREDIABETES 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
Begins Monday, April 15, 2019 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. HCMC Private Dining Room 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 prediabetes you can celebrate each other’s successes and work together to overcome obstacles Call the HCMC FIndLine at 731-644-3463 to join the class or register below: