Are you having a hard time dealing with your chronic condition or caring for a loved one with a chronic condition? These programs are offered to you by UT Extension Sevier County and the Sevier County Health Department. We want you to adjust easily to your diagnosis and learn skills to help with live with your chronic condition.
We do not offer medical advice during any of this program. We offer these in-person or Zoom programs to help support you as you work with a medical professional.
Registration is Required For Most of these Programs!
For more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to the following trained instructors in Sevier County for details about upcoming programs listed below.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Gary Brewer
865-453-1032; Ext. 6225
Health Educator, Sevier County
TN Health Department
Kendal Baxter
865-453-1032; Ext. 6212
Health Educator, Sevier County
TN Health Department
Upcoming Programs:
A six-week evidence-based program that helps individuals take day-to-day responsibility for their diabetes care.
Participants gain skills necessary to self-manage their diabetes and work effectively with their healthcare professionals.
“I was tired. I hurt all the time. It felt like my diabetes was telling me what I could and couldn’t do. The Take Charge of Your Diabetes workshops put me back into control”
Dates: December 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, & 19th 2024
Times: 10:30 am to 12 pm
Location: Seymour First Baptist Church (11621 Chapman Hwy, Seymour)
Register by November 25th. Contact Health Educator, Kendal Baxter at kendal.baxter@tn.gov
The goal of the program is the reduction of breast and cervical cancer mortality through increased awareness, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
Program Details:
The Sevier County Health Department will be doing a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 12th at the Seven Islands Birding Park (2809 Kelly Lane, Kodak).
Contact Amanda Looiser for more information at amanda.loosier@tn.gov or 865-453-1032 (ext. 6243)
A six-week evidence-based group education program that teaches people practical skills they need to live well with a variety of health conditions.
Through weekly sessions, the workshop provides support for continuing normal daily activities and dealing with emotions that arise from having a chronic condition.
Program details are coming soon for 2025 classes. Thank you for your patience!
A six-week bi-weekly evidence-based group education program that teaches people in the workforce practical skills they need to manage work/life balance.
If you are a company or business that would like to host this program at your office for your employees, please contact the FCS Agent at 865-453-3695 or email her at kadkin17@utk.edu.
Fill out this form to register for the program you are interested in!
Family and Consumer Sciences