Chronic Disease Programs

Chronic Disease Programs

Blood pressure Self-Monitoring Program

Southington YMCA
4/16/24 - 7/16/24
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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 MemberFull MemberNon-Member
3/6/24 4/20/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/16/24 - 07/16/24
Registration
Closed

Diabetes Prevention Program

Southington YMCA
4/1/24 - 8/26/24
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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 MemberFull MemberNon-Member
2/16/24 4/30/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/24 - 08/26/24
Mo - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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HHC Talk-Diabetes Prevention

Southington YMCA
5/2/24 - 5/2/24
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Diabetes Prevention

 

Th 4/2 11am-12pm Katie’s place


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberFull MemberNon-Member
4/7/24 5/3/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/02/24
Th - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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