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Diabetes and Heart Health Promotion
formally called Prairie Health Matters

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Located in the Town Centre, this program has a registered nurse and dietitian to help you (individually or in a group) learn about a healthy heart and diabetes. It serves all people in Brandon and Assiniboine Regional Health Authorities who have one or more of the following:

  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Anyone who feels they are at risk for developing heart disease or diabetes and wants to do something about it
  • Family or friends interested in learning about any of these conditions.

There are no costs involved. For more information call 578-2370. 
Client Information Form (to be filled out for PHM appointments)

A foot nurse is available on the fourth Thursday of each month to do a foot assessment and help people with diabetes to learn about foot care.. Book your appointment now.

Maestro Project  - A transition service for young Manitoba adults ages 16 - 30 years with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
If you are interested in the latest research and would like tips on how to manage diabetes, this is the site for you.
Check out the every-other-month type 1 newsletters and quarterly type 2 newsletters informing participants of events, new technologies, research updates and supplemental diabetes education.

 

Class Schedule

Living with Diabetes
An overview of diabetes, including what diabetes is, many of the feelings and emotions surrounding It, and how it can be managed.

  • Tuesday April 3 9:00-11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday May 1 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Monday June 4 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Healthy Eating and Keeping Active
Focuses on managing diabetes with a healthy lifestyle and addresses common challenges and barriers people face when trying to implement a healthy lifestyle.

  • Thursday April 12 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday May 10 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday June 13 9:30-11:30 a.m.
How Diabetes Works
Explores what is happening inside the body of a person with diabetes, highlights complications related to poor diabetes management and reviews how a lifestyle and treatment plan can address the challenges.
  • Thursday April 19 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday May 16 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday June 21 1:00-3:00 p.m


 Managing Stress
Do you have a lot of stress in your life? Attend this class and learn how to recognize what causes you stress. Then try some of the suggested techniques to help you manage your stress.
 

  • Wednesday May 23 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Weight Management Series
This 8 week series focuses on healthy eating, changing behavior, emotional eating and getting active.

  • Tuesdays
    May 8, 15, 22, 29. 6:30-8:00 p.m. 

Meal Planning with Diabetes
An overview of carbohydrate counting, calculating carbohydrates in recipes and tips on lowering fat.

  • Thursday May 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

Label Reading
Practical experience at label reading. Bring a food label with you.

  • Friday May 11 9:30-11:00 a.m. 

Cholesterol Classes
This session will allow you to identify your target cholesterol levels and provide practical healthy eating tips to help you reach these targets.April 15 Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

  • January 18 Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  • February 27 Monday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • March 27 Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
     
High Blood Pressure
Is your blood pressure high? Come learn about high blood pressure and what you can do to control it.
  • Wednesday May 9 1:00-3:00 p.m.  

Managing Your Weight  
Are you struggling to lose weight? Attend this session and learn how to use Canada’s Food Guide to help manage weight.

  • Wednesday May 16 1:00-2:30 p.m.

 

Cooking Classes
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

  • Heart Healthy Cooking
    Monday May 14
  • Cooking with Legumes 
    Thursday, June 7
     

Location:

  • The Town Centre – Unit A5 – 800 Rosser Avenue Brandon, Manitoba
  • Free parking is available on the first level of The Town Centre Parkade
  • Please call (204) 578-2370 to register one week prior to class
  • Feel free to invite family or friends to come with you!
  • There is no charge for Diabetes and Heart Health Promotion services
  • Doors are open for evening sessions:
    • Princess Avenue 1st level parkade elevator/stairwell
    • Rosser and 8th street door across from Bus Stop