The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will offer a free Food Safety Basics training for retail food establishment employees in La Plata County.
The course will be held from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the San Juan Basin Health Department, Columbine Room, 281 Sawyer Drive.
Participants can register for either the morning session or the afternoon session.
The training will provide a comprehensive overview of food safety applications and critical factors associated with the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations.
Participants will receive instruction from local regulatory representatives and have the opportunity to put key points into practice through hands-on exercises and group projects.
To register, call (303) 692-6446 or email Robert.Warwick@state.co.us.
Registrations must be received by Friday, and space is limited.
Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer a free class to anyone diagnosed with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 5 in Suite 140 of the medical office building, 1010 Three Springs Blvd.
Attendees will learn how to manage prediabetes and prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
People with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can be significantly reduced through weight loss and exercise, which are more effective than medication alone.
Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will teach the class.
To register, call 764-3415.
Herald Staff
