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Health and Nutrition Programs

Blood Pressure Basics Series

Learn how to prevent and manage high blood pressure. This five-part series covers healthy eating, checking your blood pressure, taking medicine as directed, staying active, and managing stress.

 

 


PreventT2

If you have prediabetes, you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Take the one minute risk test below to learn your risk level.

PreventT2 is a lifestyle change program. It helps people lose 5 to 7 percent of their body weight and become more physically active each week. These changes can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. People who join the program are much less likely to develop diabetes than those who do not take part.

 

 


CONTACT LIFESTYLE COACH

Carol Kazounis RD
Director of Community Health Programs
Florida Department of Health
in Putnam County, FL
Carol.kazounis@flhealth.gov
Office: (386)-326-3223

Could You Have Prediabetes? Take the Risk Test


Toward Permanent Weight Management 

This is a 12 week program for adults. Participants learn healthy habits such as choosing better foods, being active, managing stress, and building a positive self image. The goal is to reach and maintain a healthy weight that works for your body.