Philadelphia Diabetes Prevention Collaborative
PDPC Partners Featured on MyDiabetesHQ Live
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The Philadelphia Diabetes Prevention Collaborative's Partners were featured in the following MyDiabetesHQ Live! episodes:
Episode 24 | November 21, 2020
People with underlying conditions such as obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes are at greater risk for COVID-19 complications. Effectively managing these conditions can reduce the risk. The National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) successfully helps at-risk patients delay or avoid developing diabetes and take control of their health. Listen to this episode to learn about how Jefferson Health in Philadelphia has adapted its DPP program during Covid-19 and increased both participation and retention.
Host
Susan Cosgrove, MPA, CPHQ
Director, Health Literacy, Health Care Improvement Foundation
Panelist
Serena Valentine
Program Leader for Houston Diabetes Peer Support and CEO, CORE Initiatives
Guest Speakers
Mitchell Kaminski, MD, MBA
Program Director, Population Health, Jefferson College of Population Health
Neva White, DNP, CRNP, CDCES
Executive Director, Frazier Family Coalition for Stroke Education and Prevention Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Lisa G. Richardson, RN, EdM
DPP Participant
Episode 15 | September 19, 2020
You or someone you know has been diagnosed with prediabetes…now what? Learn more about prediabetes, how to take care of yourself and stay healthy, and the resources available through the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Learn tips and tricks to help empower you to take action.
Host
Susan Cosgrove, MPA, CPHQ
Director, Health Literacy, Health Care Improvement Foundation
Panelist
Serena Valentine
Program Leader for Houston Diabetes Peer Support and CEO, CORE Initiatives
Guest Speakers
Marcy Witherspoon, MSW, LSW
Senior Training Specialist, Health Federation of Philadelphia
Richard Byrd
DPP Participant
Episode 5 | July 11, 2020
Join us for a conversation on how food insecurity has been exacerbated due to COVID-19, and explore what solutions exist for people with diabetes affected by food insecurity.
Host
Susan Cosgrove, MPA, CPHQ
Director, Health Literacy, Health Care Improvement Foundation
Guest Speakers
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RD, LD
Professor of Epidemiology, The University of Texas School of Public Health
Co-founder, Brighter Bites
Gina Trignani, MS, LD, RD
Director of Training and Capacity Building, Health Promotion Council
Joy Ashby Cornthwaite, MS, LD, RD, CDCES
Diabetes Educator
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