Aspirus Hospitals Receive National Certification in Diabetes Education

LAURIUM, Michigan (March 27, 2014) – Aspirus Keweenaw and Aspirus Ontonagon hospitals were recently awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for quality diabetes self-management education programs.

The ADA’s Education Recognition Certificate assures programs meet national standards for diabetes self-management education. Achieving recognition status signifies that staff are knowledgeable health professionals who provide patients with comprehensive information about diabetes management. Recognition is verified by an official certificate from the ADA and awarded for four years.

Aspirus Keweenaw Registered Dietitian Beth Cook, who manages the diabetes self-management education programs for both Aspirus Keweenaw and Aspirus Ontonagon hospitals said, “Knowing that our hospitals maintain high standards, procedures and protocols assures our patients that we are providing the highest quality of care and most up-to-date clinical resources to help them manage diabetes.”

According to the ADA, there are 25.8 million people in the United State who have diabetes. While an estimated 18.8 million have been diagnosed, the ADA reports 7 million people are unaware they have diabetes.

The ADA is the nation’s leading non-profit health organization supporting diabetes research, advocacy and information for health professionals, patients and the public.

For more information about Aspirus Keweenaw or Aspirus Ontonagon diabetes self-management group classes, one-on-one appointments and monthly support groups, please contact Registered Dietitian Beth Cook at 337-6078.