Diabetes Prevention Workshop (Juneteenth Edition)
A free, hands-on diabetes prevention workshop featuring cooking demos, lifestyle coaching, and free A1C testing. Part of our annual Juneteenth Health Day.
About this event
Join us on Juneteenth for a day of food, freedom, and health knowledge. This workshop is part of our annual Juneteenth Health Day celebration.
Black Americans are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than white Americans. This workshop gives you practical, culturally relevant tools to prevent or manage diabetes.
What's included:
- Free A1C finger-prick test (on-site results in 5 minutes)
- Cooking demonstration: How to make your family favorites healthier
- Registered dietitian Q&A
- Movement workshop: gentle exercise for diabetes prevention
- Grocery guide: eating well on a budget
- Free take-home kit with blood sugar log, meal plan template, and resources
Lunch provided. Children welcome.
Accessibility & who can attend
- Age:
- All ages
- Languages:
- English, Spanish
- Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible. Bilingual staff on-site.
About the organizer
South Side Health & Wellness Partners
South Side Health & Wellness Partners is a nonprofit focused on eliminating health disparities in Chicago's South Side through education, screenings, and community programming.