Three Rivers offers many options from written information to educational classes, most of them free of charge. Whether you are looking to manage your weight or learn to control your diabetes, Three Rivers can help. For specific date and time information about classes in your area, contact your Three Rivers District Health Center and ask to speak to the health educator.  

Weight Control

• Zumba Fitness – A Latin-inspired, cardio workout that incorporate dance, movement and a lot of fun!
• Body Recall – A low impact physical activity for all ages and fitness levels.These exercises focus on strength and flexibility and are typically performed in a chair.
• Weight, The Reality Series –  This weight management program from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service teaches portion control, new ways to burn calories and offers up-to-date information.
• We Can! –  A comprehensive program to help families of all ages learn about healthy nutrition and physical activity.

 Disease Management

• Diabetes Support Groups- People living with diabetes as well as their family members are encouraged to attend these monthly meetings. Ways to cope with the disease, as well as how to manage their condition are topics covered by health professionals.
• Chronic Disease Self-Management- These classes are designed to assist people of all ages that live with a wide variety of long-term health conditions such as asthma, cancer, eating disorders, etc.

 Childhood Health

• Tobacco Prevention- Programs such as LifeSkills are offered to help children and adolescents learn why drugs and alcohol are dangerous. Skills such as assertiveness, problem solving, and ways to "Say No!" are taught.
• Oral Health- Our health education team often collaborates with our schools to provide oral health education to students of all ages. Our clinical staff also examine teeth, offer fluoride varnishing, and education to children and parents routinely.