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Meet the Most Helpful Neighbor You’ll Ever Have

Here in Your Neighborhood. Here for You.

When you need help, support or information about your health or that of a loved one, turn to the Health Resource Center at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Located in our main lobby, this state-ofthe- art facility features books, brochures, computers with Internet access, a private consultation room and a classroom.

Dedicated to Healing You: Body, Mind and Spirit

Every month, the Health Resource Center offers a variety of programs that help our neighbors deal with the most common health care concerns. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please ask!

Screenings. Often, a simple test can make a world of difference to your long-term health. The Health Resource Center offers glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings every Friday, as well as periodic screenings for other conditions.

Diabetes Programs. Information is the key to making sound health care decisions. The Health Resource Center offers a variety of classes to educate you on issues important to your well-being. Here are just a few examples:

Diabetes Management Program — We offer in-depth diabetes education, including individual consultations and group classes, provided by certified diabetes educators and a dietitian. You’ll learn the importance of managing your disease and how to make healthy food choices. The program focuses on seven key behaviors:

• healthy eating and meal planning;
• exercise;
• understanding the use of insulin or diabetes pills;
• learning to self-monitor your blood glucose (sugar);
• foot care;
• urine testing for ketones; and
• learning to cope with your illness through education and support.

Introduction to Diabetes — Offered the first and third Thursday of each month, this class is for someone recently diagnosed with diabetes or someone taking insulin. Registration is required.

For more information or to inquire about programs that may not be listed, call 502-363-7930 or log on to www.jhsmh.org.