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Nutrition Education

Our patient diet education is available through physician referral or at the patient's request. Please call 270-487-9231, ext. 1191 to schedule a consultation. There is no fee for this service. Nutrition education is available for the following issues:

-- Prevention of Heart Disease
-- High Blood Pressure
-- Diabetes
-- Weight Loss
-- Gastrointestinal Disorders
-- Prevention of Osteoporosis
-- Food Allergy or Intolerance

Diabetes Education

Monthly Diabetes Education and Support Group
Classes are designed to educate and promote appropriate self care. The free classes are taught by professionals including nurses, a certified diabetes educator, a dietitian, a pharmacist, and a physical therapist. The classes are presented on the first Wednesday of every month (except July and August) from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the hospital conference room. For more information, call 270-487-9231, ext 1191.

Individual Diabetes Education
Patients can schedule appointments to discuss individual self care and meal planning. For an appointment, call 270-487-9231, ext 1191.