For the next three years, Nemours Children’s Health System and the YMCA of Delaware are pleased to partner to enhance the health of children and families across the state of Delaware. Nemours will provide a variety of value-added services for Y members and the community. Some of these services include literacy assessments for children, trainings…
Ways to Stay Healthy During The Holidays
Are you ready to gobble down turkey with all the trimmings and enjoy all of those sweet treats this holiday season? Here are some tips inspired by Nemours Promise Blog about portion control. Don’t skip meals leading up to your holiday feast – breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. Try overnight…
WDEL 101.7 FM and 1150 AM: Help Available in Fight Against Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. In this week’s Delaware HealthWatch report, we learn more about the YMCA of Delaware’s Diabetes Prevention Program and how you can fight against diabetes. Listen to the interview.
The YMCA of Delaware And Nemours Children’s Health System Collaborate to Enhance the Health of Children and Families Across the State
The YMCA of Delaware is pleased to announce a new partnership with Nemours Children’s Health System. For the next three years, Nemours will provide a variety of value-added services for Y of Delaware members and the community. Some of these services include literacy assessments for children, trainings on sports injury prevention, workshops for new parents, and…
WITN TV: In Focus – YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
IN Focus with Yesenia Taveras went live with YMCA of Delaware to discuss Diabetes Awareness Month and how the organization’s Diabetes Prevention Program is serving approximately 2,000 participants, in all three of Delaware’s counties, with an 82% retention rate. Watch
Cape Gazette: YMCA Offers Diabetes Prevention Program To Medicare Patients
The YMCA of Delaware is expanding the availability of its Diabetes Prevention Program to eligible Medicare participants as a covered benefit. The YMCA’s DPP is a group-based lifestyle intervention for adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It has been shown to reduce the number of new cases of diabetes by 58 percent…
WCAU NBC 10: YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA of Delaware becomes one of the first organizations in America to offer a diabetes prevention program that is free to all medicare recipients. Click link to watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df3kZUnNL6E&feature=youtu.be
WITN TV 22: YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
By Yesenia Taveras November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the YMCA of Delaware is expanding the availability of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to eligible Medicare participants. The YMCA becomes one of the first organizations nationwide certified to offer the Diabetes Prevention Program as a covered benefit. Click link to watch story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJN_LYHdq5M&feature=youtu.be.
Comcast Newsmakers: Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Launch at the YMCA
Tricia Jefferson, Director of Program Development and Partnerships for the YMCA of Delaware talks about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. Medicare beneficiaries are now able to participate in the YMCA’s CDC approved Diabetes Prevention Program, with no out-of-pocket costs. Click link to watch video: https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2018/10/23/Diabetes-Program?autoPlay
The YMCA of Delaware Becomes One of the First Organizations Nationwide Certified To Offer The Diabetes Prevention Program As A Covered Benefit
Medicare Participants Now Eligible for the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program The YMCA of Delaware is expanding the availability of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to eligible Medicare participants as a covered benefit. The YMCA’s DPP is a group-based lifestyle intervention for adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes that has been shown to…