Invested in Prevention

Area Agency on Aging (Lehigh and Northampton Counties)
Bethlehem Health Bureau
Greater Valley YMCA
Hartzell's Pharmacy
Lehigh Valley Active Life
Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare (LVBCH)
Novo Nordisk
PA Dept. of Health
Senior Helpers
ShopRite of Bethlehem 
St. Luke’s University Health Network
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley/Age-Friendly
UPMC for you
Valley Health Partners/Lehigh Valley Health Network
Weis Markets
Wilkes University School of Pharmacy

"You need to educate yourself."

With a family history of diabetes, Annette is determined not to let this chronic disease control her life.
 
“My paternal grandparents and father have died of diabetes complications. So, when I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes at the age of 40, I remember thinking, ‘I will not be a victim,’” said Annette. “I have learned during this journey that I am in control of my mind, body and spirit. I have the tools I need to keep me healthy and happy. You need to educate yourself.”
 
As volunteer Chair of the Diabetes Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, Annette works with United Way to make sure all older adults living in the Greater Lehigh Valley can access the resources they need to prevent and manage diabetes, which affects one in four Americans over age 60. In fact, United Way recently extended diabetes prevention and management programs to adults age 55 and older.
 
“This is the time of our lives where we still feel young and vibrant and are able to keep ourselves moving by exercising and engaging in healthy activities.  Keeping fit in our 50’s will only benefit us as we mature into our 60s and 70s,” added Annette.

World Diabetes Day
November 14, 2023

Diabetes Chat Circles occur monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Meetings will be conducted virtually until further notice.

• September 14, 2023
• October 12, 2023
• November 09, 2023
• December 14, 2023
  

To attend a coalition meeting, contact Carmen Bell.

• Take the Test - Prediabetes | Diabetes | CDC
• Diabetes Coalition of the Lehigh Valley | Facebook
• Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program (PAP) | NovoCare®

Diabetes Prevention Program Sites:

Greater Valley YMCA
425 South 15th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
610-351-9622
 
Vida Nueva at Casa Guadalupe Center
(Neighborhood Health Center of the Lehigh Valley)
218 North 2^nd St.
Allentown, PA 18102
610-841-8400 Ext. 2003
 
Coordinated Health Hospital of Allentown
1503 N Cedar Crest Blvd.
PA 18104
610-861-8080 Ext. 28262
 
Slatington Public Library (via Bechtel’s Pharmacy – 302 Main St, Slatington)
650 Main St.
Slatington, PA 18080
610-767-4121 

Vigilant Fire Company (via Bechtel’s Pharmacy – 302 Main St, Slatington)
110 S. Walnut St.
Slatington, PA 18080
610-767-4121 

Weis Markets #182
5020 Rte 873
Schnecksville PA 18078
610-799-2413
 
Hartzell's Pharmacy
300 American St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032
610-264-5471 

St Luke's University Health Network
1530 Eighth Ave.
Suite 102
Bethlehem, PA 18018
484-526-2100

Bethlehem Health Bureau
10 E. Church St.
610-865-7083
 

Diabetes Education and Support Services:

Helwig Health and Diabetes Center                              
(LVHN Allentown)                                                              
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd                                                    
Suite 2800                                                                           
Allentown, PA 18103-6230                                              
(610) 402-3422                                            

Helwig Health and Diabetes Center
(LVHN Bethlehem)
190 Brodhead Road
Suite 205
Bethlehem, PA 18017
 (610) 402-6790

ShopRite of Bethlehem
4701 Freemansburg Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18045
(610) 865-2439 Ext. 3001
https://dietitians.shoprite.com/

Weis Markets #182
5020 Rte 873
Schnecksville, PA  18078
(610) 799-2124
www.weismarkets.com/nutrition

Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging                   (610) 782-3200     
                                                                
Northampton County Area Agency on Aging      (610) 559-3270