A Quick Look At News You Need to Live Well
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Today is World Diabetes Day!
Click here to see what people around the world are doing to help people live well with diabetes.
Donate now to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland in recognition of World Diabetes Day by clicking here.
Camp Ho Mita Koda:
- Registration for the summer 2012 Camp Ho Mita Koda season is now open! Visit our website for more information and to register.
June 16: Open House For All Ages
June 17-21: Session 1 Ages 8-12
June 24-28: Session 2 Ages 11-15
June 30: Mini Camp Ages 4-10 and Siblings and Parents. Overnight option available.
July 8-19: Session 3 Ages 12-15
July 22-26: Session 4 Ages 9-13
July 29-31: Session 5 Ages 6-10
- Do you know a school nurse who has made a difference in the care of students with diabetes? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Susan Kramer Excellence in School Nursing Award. To learn more about this award and download a nomination form, visit the camp website here.
- 2012 summer Camp staff positions are now available! Please click here to see available positions or call Julie at (216) 591-0800.
Education & Support:
- Diabetes Matters Empowerment Groups
- Euclid empowerment group will take place on November 21 from 6:45 to 8:00 pm at Euclid Public Library.
- The Lakewood empowerment group will take place at Beck Center for the Arts on November 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
- The Cleveland empowerment group is rescheduled to take place on November
30 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Neighborhood Family Practice. - Call 216-591-0800 for more information.
- Registration for the next Nutrition Series is now open.
- November 29 What is Carb?
- December 6 Reading Food Labels and Healthy Grocery Shopping
- December 13 Planning Healthy Meals & Eating Out
- Classes are held on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to NOON at Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. Click here see a full list of education programs. Call to register today at 216-591-0800.
- Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland is partnering with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital for a special diabetes event on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from noon to 4:00 pm at Cleveland Marriott East. Diabetes Discovery Day is an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in diabetes. Early Registration fee: $10 for a family of four, $5 for every individual after. Registration day of the event is $5 per person. Click here for more information.
- Get your tickets today to see the Lake Erie Monsters take on the Peoria Rivermen as they Face-Off Against Diabetes on November 19 at 7:30 pm, presented by Kaiser Permanente. Diabetes Partnership educators will be there providing free screenings. Tickets are just $15. Click here to download the order form.
Support Us:
- Join us on December 10 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and December 11 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Freeway Lanes in Euclid for the first and largest Bowling and Bocce Tournament in the world. This tournament is filled with cash prizes, entertainment, and food and drink specials. Click here for more information. 15 % of the tournament registration fee will be donated to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland.
- Join us on December 13 and 14 from 4:00 PM to Midnight at Nautica Charity Poker Festival located at 2249 Elm Street, Cleveland 44113 for a charity poker tournament. Volunteer Texan Hold'em dealers are needed (no experience required). Click here for more information or call Lori at 216-591-0800.
- Swim for Diabetes will take place April 20, 21,22 of 2012. Embrace the event by joining the Swim for Diabetes Committee! Call Lori at 216-591-0800 for more information.
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