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DIABETES OPEN HOUSE

 SET FOR 6 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 11 AT

OUR HEALTH / NUESTRO CENTRO DE SALUD IN UVALDE 

WHO:      Open to the Public

WHAT:    Diabetes Open House

WHEN:    6:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010

WHERE:  Our Health/Nuestro Centro de Salud, 200 South Evans Street, Uvalde

HOW:       Free of Charge 

UVALDE, TEXAS – Millions of Americans have diabetes, and about a quarter of those don’t know they have the disease or are at risk for developing it.  In response, Our Health / Nuestro Centro de Salud will present a free Diabetes Open House in the main lobby of the health center at 200 South Evans Street at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010.  The event is free and open to the public.  Lesli Staton, R.D. and Certified Diabetes Educator, will present a brief overview of diabetes for adults who are living with it, their families, and anyone interested in knowing about the causes, effects, prevention, and management of diabetes.  Even if you don’t have diabetes, you can find out your risk for developing it.  

The Diabetes Open House will feature free blood sugar and blood pressure screenings, as well as exhibits with products and information provided by community health-minded partners such AgriLife Extension, El Progreso Memorial Library, H-E-B, Uvalde Adult Activity Center, Green Thumb Garden Club, St. Henry De Osso Family Project, Gaylo Eye Centers, Novo Nordisk and the D.R.E.A.M. Project for Diabetes Prevention and Education.  Diabetes Aware, an online risk assessment tool will also be available. The exhibits will focus on making wise choices about food, exercise, medical options, and growing healthy fruits and vegetables at home.  The event will also offer registration for free diabetes self-management classes to begin March 15 at Our Health / Nuestro Centro de Salud. 

Our Health / Nuestro Centro de Salud is part of the Community Health Development, Inc. family of health centers.  CHDI’s mission, observed daily at each of its four health centers, is “To continuously improve the Nuestro Bienstar (Health and Well-Being) of the community we serve by providing access to quality health care services that are responsive to the diverse rural, cultural and bilingual populations in our community.”  

Community Health Development, Inc. is comprised of four health center campuses: 

—  Our Health / Nuestro Centro de Salud, (830) 278-7105, is located at 200 South Evans Street in Uvalde and provides medical care to patients primarily from Uvalde and Zavala counties.  Hours of service are Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm; and Saturday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

—  The Center for Community Wellness, (830) 278-3765, is located at 908 South Evans Street in Uvalde near Highway 83 South and provides dental care to patients primarily from Uvalde, Real, Edwards and Zavala counties.  Hours of service are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm and Wednesdays from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.

—  Rolling Hills Health, (830) 232-6985, is located at Highway 83 and Oakhill Drive in Leakey and provides medical care to patients from Real, Kerr, and Bandera counties.  Hours of service are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm; and Wednesday from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.

—  Canyon Health Center, (830) 597-6424, is located at 700 Frio Street in Camp Wood and provides medical care to patients from Real and Edwards counties.  Hours of service are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm; and Wednesday from 10 am until 7:00 pm.

For more information about Community Health Development, Inc., please visit http://www.chdi4health.org/.