DASH-Plus is a high blood pressure management program for adults who have high blood pressure (with or without medication) and are 55 and older. This program is led by dietitian and trained University of Maryland Extension educators. Classes begin August 2, 2021 and run through September 30, 2021. You will be asked to fill out […]
View flyer Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle and join the National Diabetes Prevention Program! August 30,2021 – Sept 13,2021 Information session August 30, 2021 from 3-4pm. The FREE National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a 12-month program delivered virtually via your mobile phone or computer through the HALT Diabetes Platform. The NDPP […]
Are you overweight? Are you ready to make some changes ? About this Event Being overweight and underactive puts you at risk for developing prediabetes and diabetes. The good news is….with small weekly changes you can reverse this. Meritus Medical Center is offering the Diabetes Prevention Program- (DPP) Prevent T2 to help you meet your […]
Willow Brook SDA Church invites you to: Walk with a Doc Have fun and join us for Walk with a Doc. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace and distance. It’s a great way to […]
Did you know that self-care behaviors can help to lower blood pressure? Join us for a free 2 1/2 hour interactive workshop that teaches you the skills and lifestyle modifications that are needed to be in better control of your blood pressure. Wednesday - September 15, 2021 7:30a-10:00a To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-well-whypertension-tickets-157838965595 or call 301-790-8964. […]
Enjoy local, farm-fresh produce! The Arc of Washington County is hosting our final Farmers Market of the season on Friday, September 24, from 8 am to 11 am, in the parking lot in front of our temporary administrative offices at 18450 Showalter Road. Note: this is a new location just for the summer of 2021 […]
Prevent type 2 diabetes with this free lifestyle change program offered online! The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. It can help people cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half! In this year-long program, you will work with a trained lifestyle […]
Quitting smoking isn't easy - but it's easier with the right help. The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking evidenced based program that gives you options, resources and support to quit for good! Freedom From Smoking helps you develop a plan of action that leads to your quit day. You'll also get the support you […]
Fall into Fitness Step Challenge Sunday, October 3 - Saturday, November 13, 2021 Want to challenge yourself to get more exercise and become healthier? Work up to or walk more than 10,000 steps daily. You can sign up individually or as part of a 5-person team. Go head to head with other individuals or teams […]
