HOSPITALS TO HOST PATIENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, DIABETES UNIVERSITY

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Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital are hosting Diabetes University on Saturday, November 12, 2011 for all people affected by diabetes. 

Diabetes University is a free, ½ day event that will provide valuable education for individuals with diabetes, their families, caregivers and anyone interested in diabetes.  Area physicians, hospital staff and other health care professionals will present topics related to understanding diabetes, its complications and disease management. Diabetes is among the top ten leading causes of death in both Beaufort and Jasper counties. Our goal is make sure residents have access to information that will help them lead healthier lives.

Sign up to attend these informative sessions offered in two locations

8:15 a.m. to Noon                                 8 a.m. to Noon

First Presbyterian Church                        Ridgeland School Complex (Jasper County)

540 William Hilton Parkway                      250 Jaguar Bus Loop, Located off of Old Grays Highway

Hilton Head Island, SC                             Ridgeland, SC

For more information on Diabetes University, call 877-582-2737.  Select “1” for Coastal Carolina Hospital or “2” for Hilton Head Hospital. Register by Monday, November 7^th .

The American Diabetes Association serves the 30,000 people in our community afflicted with this disease with information, patient support, public awareness, and funding for research. The American Diabetes Association mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

For more information about the Diabetes University, contact Carolyn Grant at 843-784-8142 or Kelly Presnell 843-689-8245.