Diabetes

• Diabetes Care Clinic – Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Health Dept.)
  Program for uninsured patients with diabetes. Includes doctors visits a couple of times a month, labs and medications.
• Diabetes Classes – Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Coop. Ext.)
  Jackson NC Cooperative Extension works with the health department to provide a diabetes education program. Also offers periodic diabetes nutrition classes, such as Dining with Diabetes and Diabetes Plate.
• Diabetes Education – Robbinsville (Graham Cnty. Health Dept.)
  One-on-one counseling provided for a fee. Program recognized by the ADA, so cost may be covered by insurance.
• Diabetes Classes – Cherokee (Cherokee Indian Hospital)
  With a physician’s referral, a patient can participate in one of two diabetes programs offered AT the hospital: Diabetes MNT or Diabetes IPC.
• Kitchen Creations – Cherokee (Diabetes Program)
  Series of free cooking classes is designed to guide you towards a healthy eating lifestyle.
• Life Savor’s: Savoring the Sweet Life – Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Health Dept.)
  This is a diabetes self-management education program.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Cherokee (Diabetes Program) Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Health Dept.) With a physician’s referral, a patient can receive MNT for conditions such as Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Diabetes, Renal Disease and Malnutrition.
• Thriving with Diabetes – Cherokee (Diabetes Program)
  This diabetes self-management course teaches you to get fit and feel better while having fun and meeting new friends.

Healthy Eating

• Cook Smart, Eat Smart / Cooperative Extensive Service Offices – Murphy, Robbinsville, Sylva Healthy cooking classes offered to teens and adults.
• EFNEP for Adults – Bryson City (Swain Cnty. Coop. Ext.)
  The goal of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is to provide educational opportunities that will improve the nutritional quality of a family’s diet and ensure its full use of available resources.
• Employee Wellness Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices/Wellness Program)
  Open to all tribal employees.
• Good Cook Series – Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Coop. Ext.)
  Year-long program features good cooks in the county and inspires people to get back in the kitchen.
• Kitchen Creations – Cherokee (Diabetes Program)
  Series of free cooking classes is designed to guide you towards a healthy eating lifestyle.
• Market Voucher Program – Bryson City
  Program open to clients of the Bryson City Food Pantry. Clients can use vouchers as payment for produce at Swain County Farmers Market.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Cherokee (Diabetes Program) Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Health Dept.) With a physician’s referral, a patient can receive MNT for conditions such as Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Diabetes, Renal Disease and Malnutrition.
• Nutrition Education Programs / Cooperative Extension Service Offices – Cherokee, Sylva
  A variety of nutrition education programs are offered based on community needs.
• School Employee Health Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Focuses on increasing access and creating a supportive environment for behavior change. School employees can take fun exercise classes at school.
• WIC / County Health Departments – Bryson City, Robbinsville, Sylva & Cherokee (EBCI-WIC)
  Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplemental food program for women, infants and children. You may be eligible if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child less than 5 years of age.

Physical Activity

• Birdtown Walking Club – Cherokee
  Come join other Birdtown community members to get some steps.
• Cherokee Runners – Cherokee
  Runners of any fitness level and age can join the club for a low cost.
• Curves – Sylva
  An exercise program just for women. The system provides a complete cardio and strength training workout in 30 minutes. Monthly membership is $44, but discount packages are available.
• Employee Walking Club – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices/Wellness Program)
  Find support in increasing your physical activity level while having fun and earning prizes. Open to all tribal employees.
• Fitness Challenge – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Ten week program free and open to all ages.
• Fitness Programs – Bryson City (Swain Cnty. Rec. Dept.)
  Year ’round programs for adults and youths and includes outdoor areas as well as an indoor recreation facility.
• Fitness Programs – Cullowhee (Jackson Cnty. Rec. Dept.)
  Offers over 20 different fitness classes. Monthly memberships or daily admission available for a low cost.
• Group Fitness Classes – Bryson City (Bryson City Health & Fitness)
  Classes such as beginning aerobics, step aerobics and lunch-time cardio are taught by trained instructors. A day pass costs $5 and several plans are available.
• Martial Arts – Sylva (Martial Arts Today)
  Tai Chi, Karate and Kung Fu classes are open to all ages.
• Mixed Martial Arts – Cherokee (Birdtown Gym)
  Free to anyone wishing to learn and open to both males and females, these classes combine fighter training with a cardio workout. Classes are offered 5-7 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• School Employee Health Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Focuses on increasing access and creating a supportive environment for behavior change. School employees can take fun exercise classes at school.
• Sport, Fitness and Recreation Programs – Cherokee (Life Center)
  Programs in Sports, Fitness and Recreation develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.
• Yoga Classes – Bryson City (Be Free Yoga)
  Classes offered include Gentle/Beginner Yoga, Morning Flow Yoga and All Levels Yoga Body Burn. Rates are reasonable: drop in rate $10, 5-class pass $45, 10-class pass $80.
• Yoga Classes – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Free yoga classes offered Monday 5:00 pm & Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon. Classes are 45 minutes long with a 15 minute Living Your Yoga activity following (optional).
• Yoga Classes – Sylva (Sylva Yoga)
  Beginning Yoga, All Levels Yoga and Meditation classes are offered. First class is free for locals.
• Zumba – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Latin dance aerobic video series.

Weight Management

• Community Native Lifestyle Balance – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  A Community Challenge to reduce the risk for diabetes by losing weight and increasing physical activity. Classes are interactive and open to all (age 8 and older). Coming January 2011.
• Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less / Cooperative Extensive Service Offices – Bryson City, Murphy, Robbinsville, Sylva
  Weight management program for all ages uses strategies proven to work.
• Employee Wellness Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices/Wellness)
  Open to all tribal employees.
• Fire & Rescue Wellness Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Health assessments are given quarterly and health education is provided by request to the Cherokee Fire & Rescue Team.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) – Cherokee (Diabetes Program) Sylva (Jackson Cnty. Health Dept.) With a physician’s referral, a patient can receive MNT for conditions such as Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Diabetes, Renal Disease and Malnutrition.
• School Employee Wellness Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  Focuses on increasing access and creating a supportive environment for behavior change. School employees can take fun exercise classes at school.
• Turning Point Program – Cherokee (Cherokee Choices)
  A free 12-week program. Families can learn to eat healthier and increase physical activity. Requirements: ages 8-12, overweight and 2 or more risk factors for diabetes, and full participation in program by child and parent (or caregiver).
• Walking & Running Club – Robbinsville (Snowbird Clinic)
  All levels welcome, age 12 and over. Working towards completing a 5K in the fall.
• Weight Management Classes – Cherokee (Cherokee Indian Hospital)
  With a physician’s referral, a patient can participate in this program, which includes individual counseling and a group session on the last Tuesday of each month.
• Weight Watchers – Bryson City (First Baptist Church)
  Weight loss program for a fee that uses a points system to help you make healthy choices. Group support meetings are 6pm on Thursdays at this location.