For Immediate Release:
October 25, 2012

Southcoast Health System and Bayside YMCA present a new healthy living series "Partnering for a Healthy East Bay"

First event on November 8 to focus on diabetes

BARRINGTON, R.I. — Southcoast™ Health System, in partnership with the Bayside YMCA, presents "Partnering for a Healthy East Bay," a new monthly series focused on helping you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.

The free health education programs are designed to help you make healthier decisions and support your well-being.

The November health education program "Diabetes. Are you at risk?" will take place on Thursday, November 8, at 7 p.m. at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road in Barrington.

Southcoast's certified diabetes educator, Geraldine Santos, RN, MSN, will discuss common myths, statistics and risk factors for diabetes. A diabetes risk assessment will also be offered.