HRHCare Offers Free Living Healthy with Diabetes Course in Copiague

Amityville, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is offering a free six-week Healthy Choices NY workshop series entitled Living Healthy with Diabetes beginning June 2^nd at Bethel AME Church in Copiague, NY. This workshop series, peer-led by Donna Moodie and Judy Clarke, is designed to help individuals living with diabetes and their loved ones live a full and healthy life.

A range of diabetes-related topics will be discussed, including better food and exercise choices; understanding new treatment options; making step-by-step plans to improve your life; practical ways to deal with sick days; foot care; dealing with medicine and pain; and talking with loved ones and providers about your health. All participants will receive materials during the series, including a relaxation CD, and will have the chance to win a gift card at each workshop attended. Participants are also encouraged to bring along a snack and water.

This free Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop series will be held each Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Bethel AME Church, 20 Simmons Street in Copiague, NY. The dates are June 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th and July 7^th. If you or your loved one are planning to attend, kindly RSVP to Trevor Cross at 631.716.9026, extension 83018, or tcross@hrhcare.org to ensure your spot.

About HRHCare

HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).  Founded in 1975 to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, HRHCare has grown to include 29 health centers delivering care throughout a 10 county region of New York to 135,000 patients with nearly 225 primary care practitioners.

HRHCare provides comprehensive services including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.

HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders including local businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, farm worker alliances and other community organizations.

For more information contact:

Jeffrey Palmer

914.425.0890 / jpalmer@hrhcare.org