Press Releases (2010)

Eye Care Topic of Spanish Diabetes Support Group
September 7, 2010

ELKHART, IN – Elkhart General Hospital and Dame Tu Mano will present “Diabetes and Your Eyes” at a Spanish Diabetes Support Group on Monday, September 20 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Heart City Health Center located at 236 Simpson Avenue in Elkhart.

High blood sugar levels from diabetes can cause a number of problems with your eyes. Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Educator, Cheryl Brandt, MS, RD, CD, CDE, will review what you can do to help prevent eye problems and keep your eyes healthy.

The Spanish Diabetes Support Group is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call Dame Tu Mano at (574) 524-7517.

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About Diabetes Support Group
The Elkhart General Hospital Diabetes Support Group gives patients and families dealing with diabetes continuing peer support. Monthly meetings feature a variety of topics related to diabetes presented by experts in the healthcare field.

About Dame Tu Mano
Translated, Dame Tu Mano means “Give Me Your Hand.” Dame Tu Mano represents Elkhart General Hospital’s long term commitment to help improve the health status of our community. The Dame Tu Mano function is altruistic, non-political, and true to the Elkhart General Hospital Mission Statement. Dame Tu Mano exists to empower the Hispanic/Latino community, in keeping with its proud tradition, to take care of itself.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Peggy Randolph
Elkhart General Hospital, Project Coordinator
Phone (574) 523-3303
Email prandolph@egh.org
Website www.egh.org