HealthLinc was awarded the American Heart Association’s Gold recognition for its excellence in managing type 2 diabetes, a significant health issue in northern Indiana.
Type 2 diabetes affects more than 38 million Americans, with local rates at or above state and national averages. HealthLinc’s recognition places it among the top-performing health centers nationwide for outpatient diabetes care, according to a community announcement.
“We are grateful for the recognition,” said Melissa Mitchell, CEO of HealthLinc. “But it’s also a reminder of how much more there is to do. Type 2 diabetes continues to affect too many families in our communities, and HealthLinc is committed to leading the charge in prevention, education and treatment.”
In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, HealthLinc is offering free diabetic cooking classes in our local area. These classes focus on preparing affordable, healthy meals that support long-term wellness and help families turn nutrition into prevention. The classes are open to all community members, not just HealthLinc patients.
Upcoming classes include one in Knox on Nov. 20 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. CT at Community Services of Starke County, 311 E. Culver Road, and another in Mishawaka on Nov. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at HealthLinc Mishawaka, 420 W. Fourth St.
For more information go online to healthlincchc.org/events.
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