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DOH-Marion Offers Diabetes Education Class in Ocala

November 10, 2026 1 min read

The weekly classes will be held from 10 a.m. – noon beginning Tuesday, January 5, 2027, through Tuesday, February 9, 2027.

For media inquiries: Nina Mattei • Nina.Mattei@FLHealth.gov • 352-843-9471

Marion County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is partnering with the Marion County Hospital District and Elder Options to hold free weekly classes on diabetes education and prevention beginning on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and continuing through Tuesday, February 9, 2027.

The class will be held from 10 a.m. – noon at:

Belleview Community Center
5615 SE 110 Place,
Belleview, FL 34420

DOH-Marion’s Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program (DEEP) is a series of classes that help participants who have diabetes, or are considered pre-diabetic, better understand their condition and self-care.

Class topics help attendees understand and manage diabetes, prevent diabetic complications, plan meals they’ll enjoy, and use physical activity to help control diabetes. Furthermore, participants will learn how to identify and prevent diabetic complications. Free health screenings are included.

DEEP is free of charge, but space is limited. Please register and reserve a seat by contacting Erinn Lee at 352-644-2624 or Erinn.Lee@FLHealth.gov or Jessie Driggers at 352-622-3662 or Jessie.Driggers@MCHDT.org.