Our First 35 Years

• Initiative conducted in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation; Minority Women with Breast Cancer Uniting; the Cleveland Health Department; Cuyahoga County Metropolitan Health Center, and University Hospitals of Cleveland • Spearheaded Northeast Ohio Survivor’s Tea in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic

Diabetes Awareness Sunday • Funded with a gift from The Links Foundation, Incorporated Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Program Lennon Diabetes Center Comprehensive Diabetes Self Management Program, available to inpatients, outpa tients and the community, is endorsed by the Ohio Department of Health as a “Model Program.” • Collaboration of Western Reserve (OH) Chapter and Cleveland (OH) Chapter and the Lennon Diabetes Center at Cleveland Clinic Huron Road Hospital to provide literature to several Cleveland-area churches and other religious institutions on the risks and management of diabetes in the African American community Huron Hospital,13951 Terrace Road, East Cleveland, OH 44112 Medline Physician Referral 440.312.4533 or toll free at 1.800.621.0004 www.huronhospital.org Huron Hospital Cleveland Heights East Cleveland Lee Rd Superior Rd Euclid Ave Severance Town Center Mayfield Rd Lee Blvd S Taylor Rd N Taylor Rd Who Can Benefit From Diabetes Education? All persons with diabetes benefit from diabetes educa tion as they learn self-management skills to control their diabetes and optimize their ability to live a productive and satisfying life. The Diabetes Education Program Offers: • Inpatient diabetes ducation services are provided by certified diabetes educators, nurses and dietitians, for your one-on-one individual needs. • Outpatient diabetes education services are provided on an individual basis, through group classes or a combination of both depending on your needs. • Our unique, internationally recognized group classes are held on a monthly basis and offer education in all aspects of diabetes management. During these class es, you will learn about healthy lifestyle changes, healthy nutrition, blood glucose monitoring and inter pretation, medications for diabetes and problem solving. Insurance Outpatient services may be reimbursable when your attendance is by physician referral. Your individual insurance policy defines the extent of your coverage. If you have any questions regarding insurance coverage, call the Diabetes Education Office at 216.761.4286. Community Support The Diabetes Management Program at Huron Hospital offers support services for your diabetes self-manage ment needs. For more information: Contact your health care provider or Lennon Diabetes Center at Huron Hospital.

Make the Link! Diabetes Awareness Sunday January 14, 2007

• A Diabetes Support Group meets at various times throughout the year and includes refreshments and door prizes. There is no fee for this program. • The Community Health Center provides a wide range of health care services for people with diabetes, including ophthalmology and podiatry.

Project HEAL (Health, Education & Active Learning) • Multi-level education initiative that teaches girls of African descent to analyze, evaluate and make healthy lifestyle choices • Empowers students to gain knowledge, skills, and opportunities to become active health advocates for policy changes in their schools, families, and neighborhoods Make the Link! African Americans are at a higher risk for diabetes. Diabetes has been linked to higher blood pressure and cholesterol that increase one's risk for heart disease and stroke. Diabetes education and management can help you live a longer, healthier, happier life. For more information about the Diabetes Self Management Program at Huron Hospital, call 216.761.4286. Sponsored by: The Links, Incorporated Western Reserve & Cleveland Chapters Huron Hospital Lennon Diabetes Center

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