Thrive Allen County is pleased to announce a new program to help prevent type 2 diabetes. The program, called Thriving Lifestyle, is a lifestyle change intervention where a trained lifestyle coach works with participants to learn how to eat healthy, add physical activity to their routine, manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can get in the way of healthy changes. Thriving Lifestyle groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. The program’s group setting provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes.

A free introductory class will be Tuesday, February 23rd at 5:30 PM at Thrive Allen County, 12 West Jackson Avenue, Iola, KS 66749.

Subsequent classes, starting March 1st will be $22.00 a month. We have a number of participants that have already signed up so spaces are limited. Scholarships are available for those unable to pay the monthly fee.

To participate in or learn more about the program, call Jessica McGinnis at Thrive Allen County at 620-365-8128.

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