Prediabetes education available
Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer free education to people with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in Suite 140 of the medical office building at Mercy.
People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will present a free class about how to prevent prediabetes.
Attendees will learn how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
To register, call Jan Wesley at 764-2720.
Nominations sought for nursing awards
The Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center has extended the nomination period for the Nightingale Luminary Awards. Nominations are due no later than Jan. 12.
The award recognizes outstanding nurses in the Four Corners during a ceremony held in the spring. Nominations can be made for registered nurses in two categories: clinical practice or nontraditional roles.
In each category, nominees will be judged in the areas of advocacy, leadership or innovation.
As many as six regional “Nightingale Luminaries” will be selected with the possibility of advancement to a statewide award contest to be held in May in Denver.
For more information and nomination forms, visit www.swcahec.org or call 375-3250.
Danger of radon is highlighted
January is National Radon Action Month.
Radon gas is considered a carcinogen that comes from decayed radium and uranium in the soil.
Radon cannot be seen, has no scent and is colorless. The gas invades homes and buildings through foundation cracks and openings and directly through concrete.
It is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and gives people who do smoke a greater chance of being diagnosed with lung cancer.
The purpose of National Radon Action Month is to educate people about the health risks of radon and inform them about how to test their homes for radon and what actions need to be taken if there are high levels of radon present.
For more information, visit www.RadonWeek.org.
Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR classes
Heart Safe La Plata, a local nonprofit organization, will offer these classes at Durango Fire Department Station 1 at 142 Sheppard Drive in Bodo Industrial Park:
A CPR/AED class will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
A CPR Pro class will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 15.
For more information, visit www.heartsafelaplata.org.
Herald Staff
