Haywood County in Western North Carolina has two free diabetes prevention programs that can help you make the lifestyle changes that will prevent type 2 diabetes.
The program consists of 16 group classes and individual support sessions with a trained Lifestyle Coach. Participants will learn how to:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Prepare simple, healthy meals
- Find time to be physically active
Healthy Haywood
This program is available to anyone in Haywood County who is at risk for type 2 diabetes. *Nominal fees apply
Contact Name: Megan E. Hauser, Coordinator for Healthy Haywood
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: 828.452.6675 ext. 2272
Mountain Projects
This free program is only available to seniors living in Haywood county who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Contact Name: Michelle Claytor, Program Coordinator Senior Resource Center
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: 828.356.2813