HAMMOND – North Oaks Health invites the community to its annual Diabetes Symposium on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Centered on the theme “Serving Up Exceptional Care,” the event is designed to help participants better manage their diabetes and improve their overall health.
The symposium will be held in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center inside North Oaks Diagnostic Center (Building 1), located at 15837 Paul Vega, MD, Drive, on the North Oaks Medical Center campus in Hammond. Advance registration is required and may be completed online at northoaks.org/diabetessymposium.
Held in observance of National Diabetes Month, the symposium offers individuals living with diabetes, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals an opportunity to learn about current approaches to diabetes management.
From 11 to 11:30 am, attendees can visit exhibitors and explore diabetes-related products, services and resources. Scheduled exhibitors include American Heart Association, Beta Bionics, Cequr, Dexcom, Medtronic, Novo Nordisk and Wellstart.
The educational program will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a diabetes-friendly lunch. Featured presentations include:
- Kidney Protective Drug Therapies in Diabetes presented by North Oaks Endocrinologist Abdul Khan, MD
- Diabetes and Exercise presented by North Oaks Endocrinologist Corey Majors, MD
- Diabetes Distress: Dealing with the Weight of Diabetes presented by North Oaks Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Manager Tracy Brazan, RDN, LDN.
The symposium will conclude with a panel discussion and closing remarks.
The North Oaks Diabetes Education Program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting national standards for diabetes self-management education and support.
For more information, contact North Oaks Public Relations at (985) 230-6647.
About North Oaks Health System
North Oaks Health provides advanced care with local expertise to the Northshore. North Oaks Health’s acute care hospital is home to a Level II trauma center, a primary stroke center and a STEMI receiving center. It’s also home to an award-winning rehabilitation hospital that delivers the best outcomes in the region. And with the region’s largest, community-owned multispecialty provider clinic, the Florida Parishes gain expanded access to specialty care. For more information, please visit www.northoaks.org.