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Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions classes will begin in June 2023. The first class will be an 6 week workshop (meeting once per week for 2 hours) and will be limited to 10 students. 

This class was chosen due to the high rate of people in Macon county living with a chronic condition, which can limit one's activity and increase chances of obesity. Our goal is to educate people on how to manage their chronic conditions and increase their health and wellness.

What's Helping What We Do?

• Mountainwise currently conducts Diabetes Prevention Classes within Macon County

• MCPH will begin conducting health classes at the local library in June 2023, which will be free to the public.

• MCPH received a Duke Endowment grant to asist with developing equitable access to helthy food opportunities.

• Availability of low cost and free fitness and educational classes around th county continues to increase.

• Use of the Greenway trail and outdoor activities remains popular.

What's Hurting What We Do? 

• Inflation has caused healthy food prices to increase dramatically, while junk food prices remain relatively stable.

• People do not exercise as much in the winter months.

• Cost of local gyms and personal training

• Lack of insurance that covers the cost of items mentioned above.

• The local population that needs the most help does not appear to want to participate in a lifestyle change.

• Continued rise in the cost of food prices.