Nyack, N.Y., February 9, 2026 – The Community Health and Wellness team at Montefiore Nyack Hospital is offering free programming to support individuals living with diabetes: Diabetes Self-Care Program, Diabetes Prevention Program, and Diabetes Support Group.

“Living healthy with diabetes is possible,” said Sandra Arevalo, MPH, RDN, Director of Community Health and Wellness at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. “We are proud to offer these resources to empower and provide a supportive environment for adults living with diabetes.”

Whether a patient is interested in prevention or simply wants tips for a healthier lifestyle, there’s a group that fits various needs:

The Diabetes Self-Care Program meets on Zoom every Tuesday for four weeks from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., starting the first Tuesday of the month. This program empowers participants to develop skills to reduce the risk of complications, avoid hospitalization, choose healthy foods, sleep better, reduce episodes of high and low blood sugar, tolerate medication better, and check blood sugar without pain, and more. For more information or to register, call 845-348-2004 or 845-608-1170.

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a one-year program. It meets in person every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in English at the YMCA Nyack; and every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Spanish at the Louis Kurtz Civic Center in Spring Valley. Using an evidence-based curriculum from the Centers for Disease Control, National Diabetes Prevention Program participants have the chance to cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by almost half through working with a trained health coach, discovering how to eat healthy and be more active, learning how to manage stress, and getting support from others in the community. To learn about eligibility or to register, call 845-348-2004.

The Diabetes Support Group convenes on the third Wednesday of every month on Zoom or by phone from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants will find a supportive community comprised of diabetes education specialists and neighbors living with diabetes who are ready to answer all your questions and share tips to help you control your diabetes. For more information or to register, call 845-348-2877 or 845-608-1170, or email nquirozgom@montefiorenyack.org.

Bilingual services available, Hablamos Español. For more information, email: msampaio@montefiorenyack.org

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About Montefiore Nyack Hospital 
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital founded in 1895. Its mission is to provide competent, innovative, and accessible emergency and acute care services to the residents of Rockland County, NY, and its surrounding areas. It is a member of Montefiore Health System and a partner with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, providing clinical rotations to medical students. To learn more, visit montefiorenyack.org; follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram; view us on YouTube.