"The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering a new, free Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to all Suffolk County residents at risk. Programs are conveniently located at hospitals, health care centers and libraries.
The program is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach and meets one hour per week for 16 weeks, followed by at least six monthly follow-up sessions. The sessions cover healthy eating, physical activity, and lifestyle changes to help participants achieve the goals that lead to the prevention or delay of a diabetes diagnosis."
Dates & Locations
MONDAY
Long Island Help & Wellness Center
32 Park Avenue, Bay Shore
Dates: June 20, 27 | July 11, 18, 25 | August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September 12, 19, 26 | October 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact: Debora 853-2928
WEDNESDAY
Peconic Bay Medical Center
1300 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead
Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27 | May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | July 6
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact: Janis 853-3187
THURSDAY
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
725 Veterans Highway, Hauppauge
Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | July 7
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Contact: Debora 853-2928