Archives Index  / “What’s The Sugar Buzz II” (Posted: 03/30/11)

Source: Volusia County Health Department
Contact: Stefany Strong, Public Information Officer

 

DAYTONA BEACH - The Volusia County Health Department, the O’Neill Foundation for Community Health, and local hospitals are joining forces to raise awareness about the growing issue of diabetes by hosting community forums.

Diabetes impacts more than 40,000 Volusia County residents, including one out of every four adults 60 years of age or older. An estimated 25 percent of people living in Volusia County have diabetes, but have not been diagnosed and are continuing on untreated.

All of the diabetes community forums are free and open to the public. Screenings will be offered for people who believe they may be at risk of developing diabetes.

The dates and speakers for the “Sugar Buzz II” forums are as follows:

 

Locations	Forum Panel
Sunday, April 10th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bethune-Cookman University Center for Civic Engagement 740 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach 32114 Thursday, April 21st 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Bert Fish Medical Center Boardroom 401 Palmetto St. New Smyrna Beach 32168 Wednesday, May 4th 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Florida Hospital Deland Classrooms B and C 701 West Plymouth Ave., DeLand 32720	Samuel Crockett, MD, Director Emeritus of the Diabetes Institute, Florida Hospital/Orlando   Kim Koevenig, RD, LD/N, CDE, Halifax Health Medical Center   Joyce Parrillo, RN, CDE, Florida Hospital DeLand   Karen L. Weiss, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist

For more information about the O’Neill Foundation for Community Health, please visit www.oneillcommunityhealth.org or call 386-748-3775. No reservations required.