What will I need to do if I join PreventionLink?

To ensure that you derive all benefits from our programs, we ask…

that you are willing to work with your primary care physician and attend PreventionLink classes to get better control of your health,
agree to participate in PreventionLink services for one year,
follow through on referrals to community resources, and
answer questions to help improve PreventionLink services.

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Am I eligible for PreventionLink?

You are eligible if you:

Are 18 years or older.
Are a Maryland resident living in Prince George's, St. Mary's, Charles, or Calvert counties.
Have a diagnosis of diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension (high blood pressure) or have prediabetes or are at risk for heart disease.
Have received a referral from your primary care physician.

Does it cost anything to join PreventionLink?

PreventionLink services are generally free for residents of Southern Maryland.

The Cardiac Rehabilitation and Telehealth Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support programs may require a small copay, depending on your insurance Contact us for more details.

How can I get more information on PreventionLink?

Speak with your primary care physician or call us at 301-883-7220, or email PreventionLink@co.pg.md.us

I would love to join PreventionLink, but it might be hard for me to get to the classes. What can I do?

If you qualify for PreventionLink, you may be able to work with a community health worker, who can link you to resources for transportation assistance to access the PreventionLink services. You may also have the option to participate in online classes to manage your diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.

My primary care physician is already helping me manage my diabetes. Why should I join PreventionLink?

The PreventionLink program can act as a useful addition to your existing care, working directly with your primary care physician to help you get better control of your health.

PreventionLink can help link you to the resources you need to improve your health.

Whether your goal is to improve your blood sugar level or blood pressure, lose weight, eat better, or be more active, PreventionLink can bring you one step closer to your personal health objectives.