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10:00AM Diabetes Prevention

90 minute presentation by Registered Dietitian/ Certified Diabetes Educator. Includes overview of Diabetes as well as risk factors, and practical lifestyle strategies that can prevent or delay onset of disease. Especially for those with family history of diabetes or diagnosis of prediabetes, "borderline"" diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance. $30/person or $40 per two family members. All participants will receive a free One Touch Ultra-Mini blood glucose monitoring sytsem.

Cost: $30.00

Registration: Please register online or by calling St. Luke's NurseLine at (816) 932-6220.

Location:
St. Luke's South Hospital
12300 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66213
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Sponsored by: Saint Luke's Health System

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1:30PM-2:30PM Blood Pressure Clinic

The Outreach Nurse Program at the Johnson County Health Department provides regular blood pressure clinics.

Cost: Free

Registration: No registration required.

Location:
Bluejacket Lodge
11212 W. 58th St.
Shawnee, KS 66203
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Sponsored by: The Johnson County Health Department

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2:30PM Living w/Chronic Pulmonary Disease

Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: breathing techniques, supplemental oxygen, inhaled medications and therapies. The importance of stress management, exercise and energy conservation will be stressed, as well as learning when it's time to call the doctor and how to prevent complications. Free class. This class is geared for adults only and childcare is not provided.

Cost: FREE

Registration: Please register online or by calling the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at (913) 676-7777.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Life Dynamics Bldg
9120 W. 75th St.
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
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Sponsored by: Shawnee Mission Medical Center

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