St. John’s Regional Medical Center to Host Free Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

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healing arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;”>St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), a Dignity Health hospital is pleased to offer a free Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) for individuals living with pre-diabetes and diabetes.

DEEP is a series of six free, two-hour classes tailored to provide community members with the tools to manage and live well with pre-diabetes and diabetes. The program, offered in English and Spanish will take place at SJRMC (1600 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard), from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays:

• July 16   August 13
• July 23   August 20
• July 30 (blood tests and health screenings)   August 27
• August 6

In these free classes, individuals will learn about:

• Diabetes basics
• Self-testing blood sugar
• Meal planning
• Stress management
• Weight management
• Increasing physical activity
• Preventing complications
• Improving relationship with health care team
• Accessing community resources

DEEP is based on national diabetes care and diabetes self-management education recommendations and guidelines.

Space is limited; to reserve your space please call 805.988.2865. Registration for this free series closes on Friday, July 15. Participants need only register once.

About Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard is a recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and rated among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a member of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services – all recognized for quality, safety and service. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at dignityhealth.org/stjohnsregional.

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