Chronic Disease Programs
Blood pressure Self-Monitoring Program
The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program is designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. The four-month program focuses on regular home self-monitoring of one’s blood pressure using proper measuring techniques, one-on-one consultations with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, support and group-based nutrition education for better blood pressure management.
This program is free and includes a free 12-week membership to the Southington YMCA.
The session begins April 16th and includes 4 learning sessions and a weekly blood pressure check in with a Healthy Heart Ambassador.
Learning sessions are on Tuesdays at 5:30pm on:
April 16th
May 14th
June 11th
July 16th
Who Qualifies?
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be diagnosed with high blood pressure
• Not have experienced a recent cardiac event
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not be at risk for lymphedema
To Sign Up:
Sign ups can be done online or by calling Membership Services 860-628-5597
Questions? Contact Jolene Miceli 860-426-9589 jmiceli@sccy,ca.org
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Full Member | Non-Member | |
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3/6/24 | 4/20/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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04/16/24 - 07/16/24
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Registration Closed |
Diabetes Prevention Program
Program meets Mondays 5:30-6:30pm at the Spirit, Mind, Body Center 4/1/2024-8/26/2024
During this program, you’ll be able to experience educational talks on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more!
This program, which is for Southington
& Cheshire residents, includes a free 12-week
membership to the Southington Y.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program
you must be at least 18 years of age and meet at
least 1 or more of the following criteria:
• Adults that have been told they are at risk of
developing Type 2 Diabetes
• Adults that have been told they are overweight
(BMI>25)
• Adults who have had a blood test result in the
prediabetes range within the past year
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Full Member | Non-Member | |
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2/16/24 | 4/30/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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04/01/24 - 08/26/24
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Register |
HHC Talk-Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes Prevention
Th 4/2 11am-12pm Katie’s place
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Family Member | Full Member | Non-Member | |
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4/7/24 | 5/3/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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05/02/24
Th - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Register |