Savannah Tech offers First Friday Health and Wellness Symposium

#1325 | November 14, 2012

December 7 – Diabetes Risk and Prevention

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College’s Professional Continuing Education and the College’s Health Sciences Division will host a series of community lectures entitled, “First Friday Health and Wellness Symposium.” This free series is open to the public and will be held in Academic Commons Room 7126 at the College’s Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, 31405).

The seminar at 10 a.m., on Friday, December 7, 2012, is “Who’s at Risk for Diabetes and How to Prevent it.” The seminar will be led by Bonnie Hutchison, a diabetes education specialist at the Diabetes Management Center at St. Joseph’s/Candler, who has been a certified diabetes educator for the past 15 years.

The lecture will help those that are at high risk for diabetes or are pre-diabetic learn how to lower their risk for the onset of diabetes through better nutrition, exercise, stress management and medication, if needed. Topics include: what is diabetes vs. pre-diabetes; Risk factors; Signs and symptoms; the role of exercise; making healthy food choices (portion sizes, reading a food label, meal planning); and Healthy weight and tips for reaching and maintaining. Reservations are recommended by calling 912.443.5808.

Savannah Technical College’s Professional Continuing Education pledges to provide professional short-term job training and community interest classes for the College’s four-county service area and offers many paths to high-wage, high-performance careers. No previous college experience, entrance exams or high school diploma/GED are required to participate in Professional Continuing Education classes.

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Seminar Information/Registration:
Reeshemah Johnson
912.443.5808
rjohnson@savannahtech.edu

Media Contact:
Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512
ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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