Free class to address prediabetes
People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Effectively managing prediabetes can help prevent diabetes. Studies have shown the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can be significantly reduced through weight loss and exercise, which have been shown to be more effective in managing prediabetes than medication alone.
People diagnosed with prediabetes are invited to attend a free class by Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris. Attendees will learn how to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Suite 140 of the medical office building at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
To register, call Jan Wesley at (970) 764-2720.
Mercy to offer free heart-health talk
Mercy Regional Medical Center will present “Love Your Heart, Live Longer,” a free talk by interventional cardiologist and vascular specialist Dr. Alexander Fraley, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
Fraley will explain how a healthy heart can add years to a person’s life and discuss ways to optimize heart health, reduce health risks and enhance quality of life.
A free, heart-healthy breakfast will be served.
Seating is limited. RSVP to AlisonZarlingo@Centura.org, or by calling (970) 764-3914.
Heart Safe La Plata offers classes
Heart Safe La Plata, a local nonprofit organization, will offer a CPR/AED class from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
A CPR Pro class will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 12.
The classes will be held at the Durango Fire Protection District Station No. 1, 142 Sheppard Drive in Bodo Industrial Park behind Morehart Murphy Auto Center.
To register for the Heart Safe La Plata CPR classes, call Trent Meshew at 385-3260
Health-insurance help available
Colorado residents interested in free, in-person enrollment assistance for health insurance have several options before the Feb. 15 enrollment deadline.
Kevin O’Connor, health-coverage guide from San Juan Basin Health Department, will give a free informational presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. This is not an enrollment event, but appointments can be scheduled.
Medical Coverage Collaborative members will answer questions and provide eligibility and enrollment assistance from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio.
People unable to attend one of these events can call a member of the Medical Coverage Collaborative for help:
Axis Health System/La Plata Integrated Healthcare, 335-2371.
La Plata Family Centers Coalition – Durango office 385-4747; Bayfield office, 884-4747.
Mercy Regional Medical Center, 764-2385.
San Juan Basin Health Department – Durango office 335-2021; Pagosa Springs office 264-2409, ext. 203.
Herald Staff
