Health Advisory Council to meet at rec center

The Citizens Health Advisory Council will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Sunlight Room at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.

This is an open coalition of interested people and organizations advocating for community health and wellness.

The public is invited to join members for free networking and educational sessions.

Free prediabetes class to be held at Mercy

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.

Anyone identified as having prediabetes is invited to attend a free class by Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris. Attendees will learn how to manage prediabetes and help prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday in Suite 140 of the medical office building at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

To register, call Jan Wesley at 764-2720.

Herald Staff