Bon Secours offers free diabetes prevention program
January 31, 2024
Registration open now for 6-week lifestyle change course
Bon Secours has announced the next session of “Destination Health,” a six-week lifestyle change program aimed at helping people dealing with pre-diabetes or who are at risk for the disease.
The Center for Disease Control estimates 96 million adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, and nearly 80% of them aren’t aware of that. Pre-diabetes puts people at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important for them to understand and manage their lifestyle to hopefully prevent progression. That’s why Bon Secours is now offering a new program to help.
The free program will begin March 12 th and continue through April 16 th . It will consist of one-hour informational sessions, held every Tuesday in a group setting. Each participant will receive the My Plate model, a measuring cup and measuring spoons, along with a binder for program materials.
“The approach is completely motivation. Our goal is to provide a safe environment where participants are encouraged to self-monitor while also sharing their journey with others going through something similar,” explained Community Wellness Outreach nurse Irene Pena.
For anyone interested in taking part in the program, contact Allison Harrold, RN, via email at [email protected] or by calling 864-608-0849. You can also learn more about diabetes and the various services available to help at bonsecours.com.
About Bon Secours St. Francis
Bon Secours St. Francis is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Bon Secours St. Francis – Greenville provides compassionate medical care to thousands of area residents through Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown and Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside, as well as a network of primary and specialty care practices, and ambulatory care sites across the Greenville region. The mission of Bon Secours St. Francis – Greenville is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information, visit BonSecours.com.
