Good Samaritan Hospital Forms Diabetes Support Group / Program to focus on how to live healthy with diabetes.
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY is proud to announce the formation of two new diabetes support groups, which will meet the second Tuesday of each month in the hospitals boardroom, beginning September 14, 2004.
(PRWEB) August 23, 2004 -- Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY is proud to announce the formation of two new diabetes support groups, which will meet the second Tuesday of each month in the hospitals boardroom, beginning September 14, 2004. The support group sessions will be offered in both morning and evening sessions will be open to anyone with diabetes from all surrounding communities. The support groups are provided by Good Samaritan Hospital free of charge, as a community service.
As a whole, according to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately 18.2 million people in the United States that suffer from diabetes, and consequently, diabetes is one of the leading diagnoses here at Good Samaritan," noted Kathleen Hay, Director of Nursing for Good Samaritan Hospital. While it may not be the leading cause for a hospital visit or inpatient admittance, the numbers do reflect that it is a widespread disease that deserves a good deal of both medical attention and support. Our goal in forming the diabetes support group is not only to provide support and to raise awareness, but more importantly, to help those people who have diabetes to live healthy lives on a daily basis with their disease," concluded Hay.
The first session, on September 14, will feature an overview of the disease, and discuss why a support group is needed and the benefits that participants will derive from their participation.
The October 12 meeting will recognize National Diabetes Awareness Month with a special presentation from a nationally-recognized authority on diabetes.
Seating is limited for each session and registration is required. To better accommodate the communitys needs, Good Samaritan will offer two programs, at both 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. For more information or to register please call 1-800-HELP-IN-5.
Good Samaritan Hospital is part of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, which also includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information about diabetes treatments and services, or any other program, contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000.
Media Contact: Ken Aurichio, R&J Group, (973) 331-1070.
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