Blood Pressure checks are free; there is a small fee for cholesterol screening and blood glucose determinations.

Provides a program designed in accordance with the American Diabetes Association clinical practice recommendations. Its purpose is to increase access to education, reduce medical costs and prevent complications for people with diabetes. Initially, each participant meets with a diabetes educator to learn the basics of the program, receives a baseline assessment and sets personal goals. Group classes are available. Topics covered include nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and grocery shopping.

The Diabetes Management education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association offering education on a variety of topics including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, medical nutrition therapy, insulin pump initiation and support, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes. Includes assessment with a Certified Diabetes Educator for a medical history, a brief physical exam, and goal setting for behavior changes. Follow-up care with a dietitian or RN for weight management, blood glucose control, and progress toward goals. Private instruction with an RN for insulin initiation, adjustments and management. Nutrition Counseling includes meal planning, carbohydrate counting, weight management, and incorporating meals and exercise. Day and evening classes are offered.

Nurse visits in rural JABA Community Centers and homebound settings in the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson and the City of Charlottesville. The health services staff and volunteers perform some medical screenings. Provides education about nutrition, safety, medications, mobility, hygiene, foot care, and exercise. They also help facilitate coordination with participants' doctors and caregivers if requested by patient.

Provides a diabetic foot clinic for those diagnosed with diabetes.

Provides programs for senior citizens. Provides nutritious meals to seniors, transportation is provided. Seniors enjoy fellowship, informational health programs, crafts and recreation. Shopping outings and other social activities may be arranged. Health care screenings are offered occasionally including: blood pressure screening and diabetes checks. Programs offered may be in collaboration with the District III Governmental Cooperative, the Mount Rogers Health District and other area agencies.

Staffed by Nurse Practitioners, Public Health Nurses, and Health Educators, the mobile medical unit provides onsite health screenings and fairs to people in our local health department offices, schools, work sites, and other community locations. Health screenings available include: Blood Pressure; Body Composition Analysis/BMI/Height/Weight; Cardiovascular Risk Assessment (for cholesterol), Diabetes/Blood Sugar; Pulmonary Function Testing; Respiratory Fitness Testing; Employee Physicals; Osteoporosis/Bone Density; Hemoccult Testing; Assessment for Skin Cancer; Prostate Cancer/PSA; PAP Smear/Breast Exam; STD testing and treatment; and Adult Immunizations. Health education programs are also available and arranged to meet specific needs identified during the screening process.

Identifies persons at risk for sensory loss/changes from diabetes and refers those at risk for appropriate medical care. Screenings are held at Health Fairs and at the Rockingham County Fair.

The American Kidney Fund works to raise awareness of kidney disease among people who are most at risk and the general public.

Provides a program designed in accordance with the American Diabetes Association clinical practice recommendations. Its purpose is to increase access to education, reduce medical costs and prevent complications for women with gestational diabetes. Initially, each participant meets with a diabetes educator for a gestational class, sets personal goals and receives follow up education in the OB Clinic.