Purdue Extension Vermillion County

The “Spring Into Wellness: Nourishing Mind and Body Summit” will be held Wednesday, April 30^th in the 4-H Community Building in Cayuga. The event is coordinated by the Vermillion Parke Health Coalition, Indiana Youth Institute, Firefly, Vermillion County Local Coordinating Council, and Parke Vermillion Systems of Care.  Our Keynote Speaker will be Monica Kramer McConkey, rural mental health specialist!  We will also be viewing the Food Insecure Documentary film, and hear from several of our collaborators during the evening. Light snacks and a catered meal will be served. 

 Pre-registration is required by April 20^th.  The registration link is  Link to Register:  https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MiiRxHHBeshwUu

 Limited vendor space is available.  To request a space, please contact Morgan Lutz at mwillhit@purdue.edu.

 If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact <>Lori Bouslog at lbouslog@purdue.edu. 

Dining with Diabetes is returning to Vermillion County in May.  The 4-session series will begin on Thursday, May 8 and continue on May 15, 22, and 29.  Presented by Purdue Extension Vermillion County, in partnership with the Vermillion County Health Department, Dining With Diabetes will be from 10:00 AM to Noon each week at the Vermillion County Health Department, 700 South Main Street.

  Dining with Diabetes also includes a three-month reunion session. Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.  The Dining with Diabetes program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series of five sessions is free for those who are Vermillion County residents and have not previously attended Dining With Diabetes, thanks to a grant from the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Coalition of Indiana.  

The educational programs and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce risk of health complications. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good. Recipes will be demonstrated, and participants will have the opportunity to taste each one. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipes and handouts will be given to each participant.

Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.

If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or know someone and are part of the support system for an individual and are interested in being a part of this program, please contact Lori Bouslog, Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator, at lbouslog@purdue.edu or 765-492-5332. Vermillion County residents are encouraged to request the discount code for the free registration by contacting Lori Bouslog before completing the online registration.  The registration link for the 

Dining with Diabetes series is https://cvent.me/m24eWZ.  Registration is limited for this program.  Pre-registration is required by May 1^st. 

Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide and is sponsored by Purdue Extension.

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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Lori Bouslog prior to the meeting at lbouslog@purdue.edu or 765-492-5332 by May 1, 2025.

 For special dietary needs please contact Lori Bouslog prior to the meeting at lbouslog@purdue.edu or 765-492-5332 by May 1, 2025.

 If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Lori Bouslog prior to the meeting at lbouslog@purdue.edu or 765-492-5332 by May 1, 2025.