Deadline extended for HealthOp customers

Connect for Health Colorado has granted an enrollment extension for former Colorado HealthOp customers.

The enrollment deadline is now Dec. 31 for coverage taking effect Jan. 1.

Residents who get their insurance from other companies or who have no insurance have the opportunity to enroll until Jan. 31 for coverage taking effect Feb. 1 or later.

For more information, call 335-2021 or 335-2048.

Free prediabetes education available

People with prediabetes are invited to attend a free class taught by Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 8 in Suite 140 of the medical office building at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Attendees will learn how to manage prediabetes and how to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.

People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Effectively managing prediabetes can help prevent diabetes.

To register, call Jan Wesley at 764-2720.

Herald Staff