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Diabetes Outpatient Education

200 High Service Avenue North Providence, RI 02904 map it (401) 456-3746

Diabetes is an EPIDEMIC! Recognizing that informed individuals are better able to manage this very complex disease, the Diabetes Management Center at Fatima Hospital is offering 2-hour classes that will meet weekly for a total of five weeks.

During this 5-week session, you will learn about such topics as nutrition, medication, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, blood glucose goals, managing illness, coping strategies, the latest research and much more! You will meet and gain the support from others who share the diagnosis of diabetes. You will learn that you are not alone and leave with strategies for success!

This is an accredited program, recognized by both the American Diabetes Association and RI Department of Health.

The faculty is comprised of a dynamic team of nurses, pharmacists and registered dietitians, who are all certified diabetes educators, committed to empowering you with the knowledge you need to succeed!

Health Check: Fatima earns Gold Seal for diabetes program

http://www.turnto10.com/story/21587902/health-check-fatima-earns-gold-seal-for-diabetes-program

Events

2013 Diabetes Outpatient Class Series

Class size will be limited to 20 participants, so call early to reserve your place.

To register, call: 401.456.3746

Schedule

Tuesdays
(Once weekly for five weeks)
January 29 - February 26, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Thursdays
(Once weekly for five weeks)
May 2 - May 30, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Wednesdays
(Once weekly for five weeks)
September 11 - October 9, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 pm

2013 Diabetes Support Group Schedules

Schedule

January 16

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 19

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November - Diabetes Fair - Date to be determined

December 4 - Date change due to holiday season


For more information please call: (401) 456-3746

 

2012 Diabetes Events

Diabetes Fair

4th Annual Our Lady of Fatima Hospital
November 17, 2012
9AM - 1:30PM

In recognition of November being Diabetes Awareness Month, Fatima Hospital will proudly be collaborating with Rhode Island College to bring diabetes awareness, screenings for early detection and education to our community once again.

The program is free, offering blood glucose, blood pressure, foot sensation, circulation, mood & memory and fall risk screenings. A lecture series, along with informational and vendor booths will be available, providing information and education on diabetes management.

It is our goal at Fatima Hospital to help those in our community LIVE WITH DIABETES! If you have diabetes or have a family member or friend with diabetes, please visit us at the fair on November 17! Being held at . . .

Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue - Student Union Ballroom
Providence, RI 02904
(once you enter the college campus there will be signage to direct you to the Student Union Building)

Saturday, November 17, 2012
9AM - 1:30PM

This event is co-sponsored by Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Abbott Pharmaceuticals and other vendors that support Diabetes.

 

  • 200 High Service Ave, North Providence, Rhode Island 02904
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  • 401-456-3000

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