November 2022
National Diabetes Awareness Month events at Blue Door Neighborhood CenterSM
Our Blue Door Neighborhood Center (BDNCSM) locations will be hosting virtual and in-person National Diabetes Awareness Month events in November. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Your patients may benefit from our free nutrition classes, low-impact fitness classes and farmers markets to help them manage their diabetes.
We will also be hosting our Get FIT with BDNC event where your patients can learn about colorectal cancer prevention and management. The event will include live physical activity, resources and food.
- Morgan Park on November 19, 10 to 11 a.m.
- South Lawndale on November 22, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
These are a few of the programs that will be offered at our BDNC locations in November. Your patients can check the calendars at BDNC at Morgan Park, BDNC at Pullman and BDNC at South Lawndale for details, dates and to online registration. They also can visit the BDNC Facebook page for other events and happenings at all three BDNC locations.
All programming – in person and virtual – at BDNC locations is free and open to everyone. If you or your patients have questions, email the BDNC or call 773-253-0900.
Supporting our members on their health education journeys and increasing access to health care where our members live, work and play is an ongoing priority at BCBSIL. We’re committed to strengthening the health of communities across the state.
The above material is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician or other health care provider. Physicians and other health care providers are encouraged to use their own medical judgment based upon all available information and the condition of the patient in determining the appropriate course of treatment. References to third party sources or organizations are not a representation, warranty or endorsement of such organizations. The fact that a service or treatment is described in this material is not a guarantee that the service or treatment is a covered benefit and members should refer to their certificate of coverage for more details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions. Regardless of benefits, the final decision about any service or treatment is between the member and their health care provider.
BDNC locations are not medical facilities, do not have medical providers on staff, do not offer medical advice, and do not provide health care or mental health services.