St. John’s Regional Medical Center to Offer Free Session on Managing Diabetes

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Dignity Health’s St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s (SJRMC) Diabetes Education and Support Group in collaboration with Sanofi a leading provider of diabetes treatments are hosting a special session on diabetes management options when diet, exercise and oral medications may not be enough to control blood sugar levels.

The support group will meet on Thursday, March 3 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 4 at SJRMC (1600 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard). The program is free of charge and will feature special guest speaker and diabetes health champion, Seth Bernstein.

Bernstein will share his personal experience living with diabetes and taking insulin to control his blood sugar. The discussion will also touch upon the role of insulin in diabetes management and the stigma behind it. The goal of the session is to empower patients to familiarize themselves with options available for diabetes management.

This support group is free and designed for those with diabetes and/or individuals who would like to support a loved one in their journey with diabetes.

Space is limited; registration for the support group is requested. To reserve your space please contact the St. John’s Community Health Education Department at 805.988.2865.

About Dignity Health St. John’s Regional Medical Center

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard is a recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and rated among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a member of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services – all recognized for quality, safety and service. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at dignityhealth.org/stjohnsregional.

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