FCHC is actively working to be involved in the community and support new health initiatives based around a lifestyle of healthy living. View our list of programs and events, and get ready for upcoming classes today.
Diabetes can be prevented but not cured. Take control of your health and start making positive lifestyle changes with the help of a trained lifestyle coach and fun, engaging support groups.
What is Prediabetes?
People with prediabetes have blood sugars higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diabetic.
Lifestyle changes resulting in modest weight loss can help someone with prediabetes prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-approved curriculum:
You are eligible if you are:
For more information, contact:
Could you have prediabetes?
Take the first step and find out your risk for prediabetes. Take the CDC Prediabetes Screening Test
Stepping On is a free annual workshop in which Stepping On leaders will coach participants to recognize the risks of falling and help build balance, strength, confidence, and practical skills to help avoid falling. Stay tuned for dates.
(The 2024 scholarship application period has closed. Check back in March 2025 for new applications.)
This spring, First Care Health Center in Park River, ND, will be awarding up to four $500 scholarships to area high school seniors who plan on continuing their education at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university or vocational/technical school with the intention of pursuing a career in a health-related field.
To apply, the Scholarship Application cover sheet must be completed and a 500-700 word essay must be submitted answering the question: What field or major do you intend on studying and how does it impact rural health in your community?
Applications can be downloaded, completed, and submitted online at the submission portals below.
Alternatively, completed applications and essays can be mailed to:
First Care Health Center
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box I
Park River, ND 58270
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