Diabetes Solutions classes set at Pawnee Valley Campus
The Hutchinson News
LARNED Anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes and wants to learn more about managing the disease is encouraged to register for upcoming classes at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, said Deanna Carr, RN.
The next Diabetes Solutions sessions are set for 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 11, in the St. Joseph Room at the hospital, 923 Carroll Ave. in Larned.
“These educational sessions help newly diagnosed diabetics understand the changes they need to make in their diets and lifestyles,” Carr noted. “For those who have been living with the disease for a while, the class is a good refresher course to help them better manage diabetes.
GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Pawnee Valley Campus celebrates 3D mammography with grand opening Shelly Stanton is next to the new 3D mammography machine at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus. Stanton, director of imaging, and her colleagues celebrated 3D with a recent virtual grand opening.
LARNED Since the imaging staff realized they couldn’t schedule a traditional grand opening event because of the pandemic, they decided to extend an invitation to the community to virtually celebrate the new 3D mammography service.
“We wanted to share our excitement about this new technology at our hospital,” said Shelly Stanton, director of imaging at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus. “Also, we wanted to again emphasize the importance of preventive healthcare through annual screenings. Our new 3D mammogram is the best testing available.”