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Novel Group Format Helps Underserved Diabetics

October 1, 2010

October 1, 2010 Article from Renal & Urology News website ORLANDO, Fla.—A novel program for educating and managing underserved diabetics in a group setting may be better than the traditional group format, according to researchers. Patients with type 2 diabetes who have participated in the program thus far have undergone recommended screening

Health Program Targets Child Obesity

September 21, 2010

With about one-third of Ohioans ages 10 to 17 overweight or even obese, addressing weight problems early on is a key local health priority. And discussions about the best nutritional choices and exercise when children are young – instead of telling them not to eat certain items or otherwise treating food in a punishing manner – is a good way to achieve that priority, said Dr. Mark Watkins, a pediatric endocrinologist with ProMedica Physicians Group.

Healthy Interactions Website Awarded Outstanding Website

September 16, 2010

September 16th, 2010 Healthy Interactions was recently judged Outstanding Website in the Healthcare Category by the Web Marketing Association. One of the judges commented, "I learned something new by reviewing this site. I did not know such programs exist. Very intuitive to navigate, to understand, and to get involved. Well done."

Conversation Map Tools in Pakistan – Watch Now!

September 16, 2010

September 16th, 2010 Erum Ghafoor, Conversation Map Expert Trainer from the Baqai Institute of Technology and Endocrinology (BIDE) in Pakistan created a short video on the prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan and what BIDE is doing to help those afflicted with this condition.

American Diabetes Association, Healthy Interactions and Merck Celebrate Major Milestone: 20,000 Diabetes Educators Trained

June 15, 2010

The American Diabetes Association, Healthy Interactions Inc., a global leader in health education, and Merck, a global healthcare leader, are proud to announce that more than 20,000 diabetes educators in the U.S. have been trained on the U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map® tools and resources.

Conversation Map Education Tools Featured in Taipei Times Article

April 7, 2010

April 7th, 2010 Taipei Times article addresses the aim of the Conversation Map education tools and how these tools can help make diabetes mangement easy.

Applying New Diabetes Teaching Tools in Health-Related Extension Programming

March 10, 2010

March 10th, 2010 Rutgers University Extension Professional conducts a study on the effectiveness of the U.S. diabetes Conversation Map® education tools with patient health education and engagement in community group settings.

NACDD Receives Two-Year Grant from Merck & Co., Inc. to Improve Diabetes Education

March 10, 2010

March 10th, 2010 NACDD Receives Two-Year Grant From Merck & Co., Inc. to Improve Diabetes Education The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors’ Diabetes Council has received a two-year grant from Merck & Co., Inc. to launch the Journey for Control of Diabetes EDGE Program (Evaluating Diabetes Group Education).

Diabetes Conversations and Management Tools – Watch Now!

March 10, 2010

March 10th, 2010 Watch the Diabetes Conversations and Management tools video from Info4yourlife about how the diabetes Conversation Map education tools are helping people with diabetes in Canada better manage their disease.

ProMedica Health System Introduces Health Education Program to Combat Childhood Obesity

January 7, 2010

TOLEDO, OH–(Marketwire – January 7, 2010) – ProMedica Health System (PHS) has launched a preventative health education program for children in grades four through six and their parents called The Healthy Kids Conversation Map© Program. The program is designed to raise awareness about childhood obesity and empower participants to make lifelong, healthy choices about food and exercise.

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