Ocala, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Marion County and Measure Up Marion are hosting free diabetes classes for residents with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers.

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program is a six-week course that encourages small lifestyle changes while helping people learn about their diabetes and the way it affects health. Classes are beginning soon in three Marion County locations:

Tuesday, Aug. 9, Faith Central International Church
6–8 p.m., 18252 North Highway 441, Reddick, FL 32686

Thursday, Sept. 8, Marion Oaks Community Center
9–11 a.m., 284 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala, FL 34473

Wednesday, Oct. 5, Belleview Public Library
10 a.m.–noon, 13145 SE County Hwy 484, Belleview, FL 34420

For information call Kim Pike at 352-629-0137, ext. 2025

Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Heart of Florida Health Center, Measure Up Marion includes Barrett, Liner, Buss, LLC; the Florida Department of Health in Marion County; the Marion County Children’s Alliance, QuitDoc Foundation; Marion County Public Schools; WellFlorida Council and Rural Health Partnership as funded partners.

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

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