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Diabetes Prevention Program

Have you ever been told you have prediabetes? Or that you are at risk for Type 2 diabetes? If so, did you know that you can still prevent diabetes?

Our Diabetes Prevention Program, Healthier 2 Gether, is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Participants will meet virtually once a week where they will learn how to make lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. In the sessions, participants will learn how to:

  • Eat healthy and lose weight
  • Get active and keep moving
  • Replace unhealthy habits with healthy ones
  • Support each other and learn tips for staying on track

How to register: Register online for the Diabetes Prevention Program today or contact our team by calling 410-328-4024.

Living Well with High Blood Pressure

This two-hour class is for people with high blood pressure and want to manage, as well as learn more about, how to better control their high blood pressure. During this workshop, you will learn how to:

  • Take your own blood pressure
  • Eat healthy
  • Identify salty foods and how to avoid them
  • Take your medications correctly
  • Know your numbers for a healthy lifestyle

Senior University: Free Lunchtime Educational Workshops for Seniors 60 and Above

Take advantage of free health screenings, community resources, guest speakers and lunchtime presentations on the following topics:

  • Understanding Medicare and long-term care insurances
  • Matters of the heart
  • Financial wellness: it's never too late to start
  • Cancer: warning signs and prevention tips
  • Legal matters: learn about power of attorney, living wills and advanced directives

Seating is limited, and registration is required. Please call 443-552-2432 to register.

Classes run from 11 am–1:30 pm. Lunch is included. Sessions to be held  in the fall and spring.

Quit Smoking

We want to connect you with community resources that can help you quit smoking. At no cost to participants, we offer a smoking cessation program held at the Community Health Education Center at the Midtown Campus Outpatient Tower.

Midtown Mobile Market

The Midtown Mobile Market offers fresh, affordable produce every other Friday at the Midtown Campus Outpatient Tower (800 Linden Ave, Lower Level) from 1:30–3:30 PM.

Payment Options:
Cash, credit and debit are accepted. Tap payments, Apple Pay, and Cash App are not accepted

Free Health Tests and Screenings

Take charge of your health with free screenings at Community Health Education Center. Available tests include:

  • HIV and hepatitis C testing
  • Blood pressure
  • Cholesterol
  • BMI
  • Diabetes (A1C tests)
  • Pregnancy
  • Rish assessments for stroke, sleep disorders and diabetes

Please check the community calendar to see what programs are available now.