Diabetes impacts 13% of residents in Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam Counties, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. To help address this, Illinois Extension and OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center will offer a four-part educational series focused on diabetes prevention and management. Sessions run on Wednesdays—October 22, 29, and November 5 and 12—from 9:30 a.m. to noon at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton. Topics include meal planning, reading food labels, and cooking demonstrations. Registration is $15 and includes samples and recipes. Sign up by October 14 at go.illinois.edu/DiabetesSeries2025 or call 815-224-0889.
Diabetes class dates, times, and locations:
- Wednesdays—October 22, 29, and November 5 and 12, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center, White Oak Classroom, 3rd Floor, 530 Park Avenue East, Princeton, IL.
- The cost of the program is $15.00 per person; it includes recipe samples and take-home information.
- Register at go.illinois.edu/DiabetesSeries2025, use the QR code, or call the Extension office at 815-224-0889. The registration deadline is October 14.
Residents looking to engage with local Extension programs can find support across several locations, including Princeton, Ottawa, Henry, and Oglesby at the IVCC campus. If participation requires any accommodations, Susan Glassman serves as the point of contact at [email protected] or 815-224-0889. Early outreach is recommended to ensure enough time to address individual access needs. The Extension offices offer a range of community resources and educational activities, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility. Whether attending workshops or seeking information, residents are encouraged to connect directly for tailored support at their preferred site.