The University of Tennessee Extension Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) engages individuals and communities to prevent and manage chronic conditions across Tennessee. This website highlights new initiatives in FCS Community Health specifically focused on diabetes and obesity.
Education Programs
Expand content upLifestyle change programs are offered as group education to help people prevent or manage diabetes.
Community Initiatives
Expand content upCommunity initiatives support healthier communities by addressing local needs through partnerships, outreach, and environmental support.
Participating Counties
The map above highlights in red Tennessee counties that are participating in one of the programs described in this website. These include the:
Health Extension for Diabetes (HED)Program (participating counties include Sullivan, Hancock, and Shelby)
Tennessee High Obesity Program (HOP) (participating counties included Clay, Crockett, Decatur, Hancock, Hardeman, Haywood, and Henderson)
Be More Tennessee counties include Hancock, Clay, Henderson, Decatur, Hardeman, Haywood, and Crockett.
Some of Our Success Stories
We have a range of community initiative resources for you to explore.
