Adaptive Health
Programming

Fitness & Healthy Living

Adaptive Health Programming

Diabetes Prevention

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being.

If you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes, you can make small, measurable changes that can reduce your risk and help you live a happier, healthier life.

Change is tough—we can help.

 PROGRAM FEATURES

  • 25 sessions delivered over the course of one year.
  • Led by a trained Lifestyle Coach.
  • A group that offers motivation and support.

Free Program for qualifying participants –  Space is limited

For Information about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program and how to qualify please contact:
Keesha Nelson at communityhealth@ymcabham.org

Classes will be held at:

Oak Street Health
633 Tuscaloosa Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35111
Thursdays at 10am | 8 weeks 
Nov. 16, 2023 – Jan. 18, 2024

New Hope Center 
1741 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211
Tuesdays at 10am | 8 weeks 
Nov. 14, 2023 – Jan. 16, 2024

Northeast YMCA
628 Red Lane Road, Birmingham Al 35215
Wednesdays at 9am | 8 weeks 
Nov. 15, 2023 – Jan. 17, 2023

 

 

 

Parkinson's Support

Are you or someone you know affected by Parkinson’s disease?

Throughout the year the Y offers several Parkinson’s support programs from monthly support meetings and educational speakers to partnering with Total HEALTHWORKS and the 12 weeks Total Parkinson’s class designed to improve Gait, Balance, Strength and Flexibility.

Class details:

  • 45 minutes to an hour
  • Up to 25 participants per session
  • M/W/F 12:30p

Upcoming Session Dates:
Oct 30, 2023 – Jan 19, 2024
Jan 29, 2024 – April 19, 2024
April 29, 2024 – July 19, 2024
July 29, 2024 – Oct 18, 2024

Contact us for more information on how we can help support you:
Greystone Y – Andrea Pindroh apindroh@ymcabham.org

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