NEWARK, NJ - Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, supported locally by Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc., is partnering with Saint Michael’s Medical Center to provide free diabetes education.

The program is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and it offers free self-management workshops that are open to people with Medicare who have diabetes, their family members and caregivers.

“As a participant in the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program, Saint Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC) is focused on improving access, quality of care and the overall health for our patients diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension,” said Denise Davis, DrPH, MPA, DSRIP/Diabetes & Hypertension Population Health Program Director at Saint Michael’s Medical Center.

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“Diabetes disproportionately affects many of our patients and negatively impacts their health and quality of life over time," Davis said. "We at SMMC are thrilled at the opportunity to offer these self-management workshops to the greater Newark community. These workshops will not only teach patients more about their disease and its complications, but will also provide participants with the tools to actively take control of their health which is a key goal of our initiative.”

During the free diabetes self-management workshop series, participants will learn about diabetes and its risks, preventing complications, healthy eating, exercise, how to deal with stress and difficult emotions, managing medications, and much more.

Previous graduates of the program have lost weight, lowered blood sugar levels, improved eating habits, and bonded with others in their community going through similar experiences.

The free workshop series will take place at the Saint Michael’s Medical Center on 111 Central Ave in Newark, NJ 07102. Workshops are on Tuesdays from September 25 to October 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The workshop is only open to Newark residents aged 55 and over. All attendees must register by the second workshop session. Each participant will receive complimentary healthy refreshments, literature, and giveaways such as diabetes socks.





For more information or to register for the free workshop, call Patricia Trijullo at (973) 877-5180.

Visit www.qualityinsights-qin.org to learn more about Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, or to read real success stories about people with diabetes in New Jersey who have completed this program and made motivational improvements to their health and lives.