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Daughters of Charity Health Centers is now DePaul Community Health Centers.

Diabetes Management Program in Gould & Dumas, AR

Diabetes is a common condition that needs careful monitoring and management. DePaul Community Health Centers provides people who have diabetes or prediabetes an opportunity to learn self-management skills.

Our diabetes self-management program offers individualized assessments and nutrition planning with a registered dietitian. Our program also includes:
  • One-on-one education
  • Classroom education
  • Cooking classes
Classes are conducted at our Gould and Dumas clinics by a local registered dietician and registered nurse. Each class meets four times for two hours each, typically over the course of four weeks. Topics covered include:
  • Diabetes and prediabetes definitions
  • Physical activity
  • Healthy eating
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Avoiding and treating complications, including foot care
  • Diabetes medications
At the end of each session, class members set a diabetes management goal. Each time we are together, we check to see if members are meeting their goals. We also follow up three months after classes are completed.

Other highlights of our classes include door prizes, such as diabetes socks, portion plates that show the correct amounts of food to eat at each meal, and cookbooks. In addition, we serve a diabetes-friendly meal at every class, and we provide recipes for all the dishes so that class members can make the foods at home.

Diabetes self-management classes are held regularly in Dumas, McGehee, and Lake Village. We also travel to other towns to offer classes, including Dewitt, Star City, Dermott, and Monticello. Classes are funded by a number of grants from the Frueauff Foundation, Daughters of Charity Foundation, and Arkansas Community Foundation. This funding allows us to offer our classes free of charge to people throughout southeast Arkansas.

Want to Learn More About Diabetes Diets, Medications & Foot Care? Contact Us Today!

The skills taught in our diabetes self-management classes give people power and hope that they can live a healthy life and avoid or delay long-term health complications due to diabetes. Anyone who wants to learn more about managing diabetes or prediabetes is welcome to attend. If you have any questions about enrolling in one of our classes in your community, contact (870) 382-3080.

Our diabetes self-management education program is approved by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

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Awards of Excellence

HEALTH CARE THAT IS SAFE AND INNOVATIVE
Our “Patient-Centered Medical Home Model” has positioned us to garner recognition for providing safe and innovative health care. We’ve earned distinction from several entities and made several service improvements.

Advocacy Centers of Excellence

Ascension DePaul Services of New Orleans provides high-quality primary and preventive care services and is leading innovation in community health care by improving patient outcomes and the patient experience. Please visit us at one of our convenient locations. 

Health Center Locations

Wellness Center

DePaul Community Health Center

405 South Gould Avenue
Gould, AR 71643

Phone: 870-263-4748
Fax: 870-263-4233

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 am - 5:30 pm
Closed Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

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Gould - Medical & Dental

DePaul Community Health Center

407 South Gould Avenue
Gould, AR 71643

Phone: 870-382-3080
Fax: 870-263-4782

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am

The clinic is open for everyone, even if you are not an established patient of DePaul Community Health Services.

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Dumas

DePaul Community Health Center

145 West Waterman Street
Dumas, AR 71639

Phone: 870-382-3080
Fax: 870-382-4895

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am

The clinic is open for everyone, even if you are not an established patient of DePaul Community Health Services.
 

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