Dexter, Missouri - Dr. Dodson Cravens, Pharm D, CDE, from Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, held an program sponsored by the Regional Healthcare Foundation recently in Dexter. About 30 people attended and asked questions at Cox's Corner on Thursday evening.

The program was the first in a series and was open free to anyone interested in learning about diabetes, nutrition, weight loss, and exercise.  

Dr. Cravens emphasis was on diabetes, but valuable information on weight loss and improving general health was also provided.

"It's time to move into action," stated Cravens. That was the theme throughout the program. He emphasized exercise was the key to a health life.  

Dr. Cravens is the Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services and the Director of Diabetes Education Team at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

"You can help your metabolism by changing your energy balance, or the balance between what you consume and what you burn off, through a healthy diet and regular physical activity," stated Cravens.

Regional Healthcare Foundation hopes to have more of these informational programs in the near future.

If you would like more information about Diabetes programs contact the Regional Healthcare Foundation and they can direct you for further information.  Call (573) 624-1607.