Healthy Living classes offered in Crook County
The Crook County Health Department and other local agencies around the county are collaborating to offer a variety of classes this fall to help people in Crook County live healthier lives.
There are classes to help you cook healthy delicious foods, build strength and balance, manage pain of arthritis, prevent diabetes, and more:
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 – Kylie Loving – Crook County Health Department – 541-447-3260
FREE
This program is designed for people who have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Participants learn skills to make lifestyle changes and set goals to lose weight and increase physical activity. The group setting provides social support and accountability for individuals over the course of one year with guidance from a trained lifestyle coach. Take your own risk assessment at doihaveprediabetes.org
BETTER BONES AND BALANCE
SEPTEMBER 17-OCTOBER 31 – Sandra Boley – 541-447-6228
FREE
This program was developed by OSU to reduce fractures and falls through strength and balance exercises. A trained instructor for OSU Extension services will teach it. Class can accommodate fitness levels from beginner to intermediate.
WALK WITH EASE
SEPTEMBER 11-OCTOBER 18 – Michelle – Mosaic Medical – 541-233-9868
FREE
Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six-week program has been proven to help. Participants reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis; increase balance, strength and walking pace; build confidence in their ability to be physically active; and improve overall health.
LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES
OCTOBER 9 – NOVOVEMBER 13, 2018 – Crystal Sully – Living Well Central Oregon – 541-322-7430
$10 (SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE)
This six-week workshop helps participants to improve the management of their diabetes. Leaders of the
workshop follow the Stanford developed Diabetes Self-Management curriculum. Participants will learn
techniques to deal with symptoms, appropriate exercises, healthy eating, appropriate use of medication, and how to work more effectively with their health care team.
COOKING MATTERS
SEPTEMBER 19 – OCTOBER 24 – Meiko Lunetta – High Desert Food and Farm Alliance – 541-390-3572
FREE
Cooking Matters is a 7-week long FREE Cooking Course for adults that are SNAP eligible. The class meets once a week for 2 hours. Each week participants learn new cooking skills and after each class, they go home with a bag of free groceries to practice with at home. This is a great class for individuals or families looking to eat healthier or learn new skills. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
PLAN, SHOP, SAVE, COOK
OCTOBER 17-NOVEMBER 7 – Mosaic Medical Prineville – 541-383-3005
FREE
This class is taught by nutritionists from OSU extension. Participants learn how to plan meals and write shopping lists to save money and time. They learn how to choose foods that are the most nutritious and will fit in their budget. You do not have to be a Mosaic Medical patient to participate.
For more information, please contact:
Kylie Loving – Crook County Health Department
Health Educator
541-447-3260 ext. 133
