November 2026: A Month of Learning
November 2026: A Month of Learning
Every year, people across the globe celebrate World Diabetes Day. This year, Rhode Island is offering a full month of free virtual programming throughout November 2026. We extend a warm invitation to healthcare professionals, community members, and colleagues to join us for a series of helpful, eye-opening, and enlightening presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions, all from the comfort of wherever you are.
Expand your knowledge and get the information you need to empower your patients and clients.
Get the knowledge and tools you need if you have diabetes or prediabetes, or just want to learn to live healthier.
Know an individual or organization that has made a positive impact on diabetes prevention in Rhode Island? Nominate them for the 2026 Grace Diaz Blue Light Award! The RIWDD Committee will award this annual recognition to an organization or individual who demonstrates a strong, proactive commitment to diabetes care through timely detection, risk reduction, and preventive care to improve health outcomes and reduce complications of diabetes. Other nomination criteria include outstanding work, innovation, and leadership in advocacy, patient care, and/or academics (teaching and research). Nominations are now open!
Kick off the month-long Healthcare Professionals Learning Series by joining the Care Transformation Collaborative of RI's Best Practices in Team-Based Care session: Integrating CGM Data into Team-Based Diabetes Care: A Practical Workflow for Primary Care
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
Looking for support with your health goals? Contact the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). RIDOH connects you to programs proven to help you take control of your health. Programs are free or low cost and held virtually or in convenient locations throughout Rhode Island. Programs include:
This no-cost program can help you achieve your healthier lifestyle goals. The program follows a national, evidence-based curriculum approved by RIDOH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Group sessions meet once a week for 16 weeks. Continuing support is offered twice a month, then monthly. Visit health.ri.gov/readyforhealth for more information.
A 4-month program designed to help reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke. You'll learn how to accurately take your blood pressure at home and get education and support to help you make lifestyle changes that can help lower or better manage your blood pressure. Visit health.ri.gov/healthyheart for more information.
Talk to your healthcare professional to see if these programs are right for you or complete a self-referral form:
