OGDENSBURG — Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center provides a variety of wellness and preventive programs, and most are free, thanks to generous grants from hospital partners.
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DINING WITH DIABETES: Dining with Diabetes - Tuesdays, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1. Virtual Program via Zoom. Adults with type 2 diabetes (or those who are at risk of type 2 diabetes) and their family members, caregivers, and support persons are invited to participate in Dining with Diabetes. This free virtual program will help you learn the skills needed to promote good health while living with diabetes. Dining with Diabetes is an Extension program taught locally by Karen Roberts Mort, MS of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County. Participants will learn how to read the new food labels, count carbohydrates and plan meals using the Plate Method. There will also be time to discuss ways to stay motivated to eat he
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The Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education is accepting applications for a new scholarship program open now through May 31. The scholarship program was established to support the journey for health professionals in the specialty and to encourage diversity in the pool of the health professionals holding the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential. Here’s how to learn more.
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NORWAY Stephens Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Department Manager, Lissa Merrill, PT, is pleased to announce that Karen Swan, RN, has accepted the role of Diabetes Nurse Educator at Stephens.
Karen is a registered nurse of fifteen years, with six years of experience as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). To become certified Karen had to have 1,000 hours educating and supporting people with diabetes and pass a written examination.
Karen has a passion for helping people with diabetes. “Learning how to control your diabetes is important to good health, but I understand this can be overwhelming to many. I am grateful for the opportunity to help patients learn how to better manage their diabetes.” She recognizes how difficult it can be to manage diabetes and she feels rewarded when she can help patients feel better and empowered through lifestyle changes.