Danny Federico
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
Residents are invited to attend the Lafayette County Department of Health's (DOH) Diabetes Self-Management Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) classes, which will begin at the start of the new year. These classes will help citizens manage their diabetes through healthy habits, including getting proper nutrition and incorporating regular activity into their lives. The DEEP classes have proven to assist participants in taking control of their disease and reduce the risk of complications. Registration is required in order to attend, and can be done by calling Beverley Fountain at (386) 294-1321. Classes will take place at the Lafayette County DOH, located at 140 SW Virginia Cir., in Mayo. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 3; Friday, Jan. 10; Friday, Jan. 17; Friday, Jan. 24; Friday, Feb. 7; Friday, Feb. 14; Friday, Feb. 21; and Friday, Feb. 28.