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Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, Dec. 7, from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical options and explain how...

Dr. Dawood specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism

Gihan (Gigi) Dawood, D.O., F.A.C.E., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.

Dr. Dawood practices at Munson Medical Center’s Endocrinology & Metabolism, 1221 Sixth...

Patients of Munson Medical Center’s Diabetes Education and Self-Management program as well as the general public are invited to learn about the resources available to them to help manage their diabetes during an open house from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Munson Medical Center.

The...

Munson Healthcare and the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative (NMDI) are partnering for the sixth consecutive year to promote healthier Halloween habits while providing the sweet satisfaction of giving back.    

Trick-or-treaters, parents, and candy givers are encouraged to donate a portion of...

Gaylord, Mich. — Jill Moore, RN, Diabetic Educator at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), will discuss steps to take after receiving a diabetes diagnosis. Moore will cover how diabetes affects the body, signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, and share tools for controlling diabetes...

Free classes aimed at helping Benzie-area residents head off a type 2 diabetes diagnosis are available this year. 

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital offers a pre-diabetes community education class led by a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator on a monthly basis. Sessions...

Patients of Munson Medical Center Diabetes Education and Self-Management program are invited to learn about the many resources available to them to help manage their diabetes during an open house from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Suite 210 at the Munson Professional Building.

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American Association of Diabetes Educators puts approval on local efforts

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Diabetes Education recently received accreditation from the American Association of Diabetes Educators to add to previous certification by the State of Michigan.

Chronic Disease Manager...

Munson Medical Center offers area a safe solution for medical waste

Area residents with diabetes and other conditions that require home use of needles or other sharps materials often struggle with how to safely dispose of the materials after use.

Munson Medical Center will offer area residents a...

When Craig Nichols visited his primary care doctor at OMH Medical Group – Boyne Valley in December, he was shocked to learn that he had diabetes. Dr. Nathan Mann explained Craig’s diagnosis to him, and at that point, Craig and his wife Lynn started to make a plan to get him healthy.

Craig’s first...

Self-management course helps people live with the chronic condition

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Diabetes Education wants to help area residents diagnosed with diabetes experience a better quality of life.

Diabetes Education Manager Katie Daman, R.N., said the hospital offers a two-part self...

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital offers 10-week Active Steps program

Benzie-area residents on dialysis or diagnosed with diabetes are invited to participate in a free exercise class called Active Steps at Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center.

Fitness center exercise specialists and Paul Oliver...

Gaylord, Mich. — Yelena Isayenko, MD, MBA, Family Practice provider at Otsego Memorial Hospital will be giving a presentation on diabetes on Wednesday, March 8th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Professional Medical Building Conference Room at Otsego Memorial Hospital. The event, “The Power to...

The Lifestyle Change Program is a diabetes prevention program available to northern Michigan residents. The program focuses on small changes, such as weight loss and eating habits that can make a big difference in preventing diabetes.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News. 

 

Public invited to Presbyterian Church for resources in living with the disease

Texas teacher Kate Lilly “freaked out” when she learned she had diabetes in 2007. Now she is helping encourage others with the condition to live full lives.

Lilly will be the guest speaker at a free Diabetes Open House...