Aspirus Iron River
Hospital and Clinics was recently awarded the prestigious American Diabetes
Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for quality diabetes
management education programs.
The ADA’s Education
Recognition Certificate indicates 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 is awarded for four years.
“Diabetes care has
come full circle in the last few years with monitoring and medication
management,” said Suzanna Severson, registered dietitian at Aspirus Health. “We
are thrilled to provide patients with these options at Aspirus Iron River
Hospital and Clinics.”
According to the
ADA, there are 34.2 million Americans living with diabetes. While an estimated
26.8 million have been diagnosed, the ADA reports 7.3 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.
“It is vital in a
rural area, we are able to maintain high standards of care which assures our
patients we are providing high quality, comprehensive care with up-to-date
clinical resources,” said Severson.
For more health
information, tune into Gayle Maslakows’ podcast about
managing your diabetes and prediabetes.
Visit aspirus.org/diabetes-care for
more information about diabetes care, Aspirus’ Diabetes Education Center,
diabetes self-management group classes, one-on-one appointments, nutrition
counseling and monthly support groups.