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The following is courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is announcing the launch of its new Diabetes Management program for Santa Clarita Valley residents.
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The program offers self-care management education to inpatients, outpatients and their families, hospital staff, and community members.
The curriculum focuses on three key areas: basic diabetes education; nutrition; and medications. Instruction from dedicated diabetes educators is provided to members of the community once a month, with morning and evening sessions offered at no charge.
In addition, diabetes educators provide one-on-one instruction to newly diagnosed diabetes inpatients, and patients with severely uncontrolled Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, according to Dee Rickett, Senior Director of New Programs at Henry Mayo. Educators use an evidence-based teaching model promoted by the American Diabetes Association.
On average, there are 35 patients identified with diabetes each day at Henry Mayo.
“We visit patients and conduct an assessment of their needs related to knowledge and self-management of diabetes,” Rickett said. “Educating patients about managing their medical conditions supports our core value of safety.”
Diabetes educators will work with the Santa Clarita Valley community and various organizations to promote diabetes education. Henry Mayo’s diabetes education is already being presented at quarterly heart health fairs held at the Newhall and Canyon Country Community centers.
“There is a huge need in the community and nationally for this type of education,” Rickett said. “This is an added layer of service that we provide that aligns with our mission statement.”
Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com.Diabetes Education Classes Schedule
Diabetes Education Classes are held in the Henry Mayo Education Center, located at 23803 McBean Parkway, Valencia 91355.
9-10a.m. Monday = overview class; Tuesday = nutrition class
Aug 3: Rm6; Aug 4: Rm2
Sept 7: Rm2; Sept 8: Rm2; Oct 5: Rm2; Oct 6: Rm2; Nov 2: Rm2: Nov 3: Rm2
Dec 7: Rm2; Dec 8: Rm6
5:30–6:30p.m. Monday = overview class; Tuesday = nutrition class
July 20: Rm5; July 21: Rm5: Aug 17: Rm5;
Aug 18: Rm5; Sept 21: Rm5; Sept 22: Rm5; Oct 19: Rm5; Oct 20: Rm5;
Nov 16: Rm5; Nov 17: Rm5; Dec 21: Rm5; Dec 22: Rm2
Registration Required. Please call 661.200.1448
