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FREE DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS HOSTED AT CITY CENTERS JAN. 31 AND FEB. 1

By FDOH-Escambia

January 26, 2023

Pensacola, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) has partnered with the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department to host two free diabetes information sessions and free prediabetes screenings.

What:  Diabetes Information Session
Who:   Open to the public, no appointment needed
When and Where:  Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center
913 S. I St. in Pensacola

Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Fricker Resource Center
900 N. F St. in Pensacola

 FDOH-Escambia’s free diabetes prevention education and screenings are offered in conjunction with the Florida Diabetes Prevention Program, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Program, and the American Medical Association STAT Program.  

Attendees who are at risk of type 2 diabetes may be eligible to enroll in RESET: Small Steps, Big Change, a free 16-week lifestyle change and monthly maintenance program, valued at $650, led by the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County. The program will focus on healthy eating, stress management and weight loss. Individuals interested in participating may contact FDOH-Escambia at 850-595-6500 ext. 1821 to learn more information and determine eligibility.  

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