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Diabetes Support Groups and Programs in District 11B1
Branch County
Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
I was not able to find out any information about their support group, if it still meets.
There is presently no diabetes education available in Branch County
Calhoun County
Program Name: Carry-On Diabetes Support Group
Program Place: Diabetes Center in Medical Office Building of
Bronson Battle Creek Health Systems in Battle Creek, MI, Suite 109
Contact: 269-245-8190
Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:00-10:00 AM
Program Name: Marshall Diabetes Support Group
Meets March, April, October, November at the Marshall Library,
Address: Marshall District Library
124 W Green St, Marshall, MI 49068
Meets third Tuesday 6-8pm
Free Diabetic Foot Screening
Address: Oaklawn Life Improvement Center Wound Clinic
Marshall, MI
Contact: 269-789-4905 for further information and to register
Program Name: VA Diabetes Boot Camp
Address: VAMC, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, MI
Comprehensive individualized diabetes management program involving a complete team of health care providers meeting with patients every other Monday from 1-4pm for 12 weeks.
Contact Person: Heather Morgan RN at 269-966-5600, ext. 31333
For VA patients and their families. If you are already an established (Battle Creek area) patient, then register through your primary care physician. If not, then you need to become established by calling 269-966-5600.
Program Name: VA MOVE Weight Management Program
Address: VAMC, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person: Heather Stanley-Sutton at 269-966-5600, ext. 35499
For overweight or obese VA patients. If you are already an established VA (Battle Creek area) patient, then register through your primary care physician. If not, then you need to become established by calling 269-966-5600.
Program Name: Annual Free Diabetes Education
Address: Marshall District Library
124 W Green St, Marshall, MI 49068
Contact: Barbara Baggerly, RN MSN at 269-789-1231
Meets 4 consecutive Mondays starting the Monday after Labor Day 6-8pm
Hillsdale County
Hillsdale CHC Free Diabetes Clinic, 30 S Howell, Hillsdale
is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00-4:00pm and provides
-Individual consultation by a Certified Diabetes Educator
-Monthly Diabetes Education on third Wednesday of month from 6:00-7:00pm
-Offers educational programs to schools, worksites and human service organizations
-Community wellness and prevention programs
Upcoming Topics on third Wednesday at 6pm:
Aug 19: Diabetes: What's New, Emily Lambright RN
Sept 23: Diabetic Foot Conditions, Maria Bidney DPM
Oct 21: Diabetes Problem Solving, Emily Lambright RN
Address: 30 S Howell, Hillsdale
Contact: Emily Lambright RN CDE, 517-437-7533
Jackson County
Program Name: Living Stronger Together
Address: Allegience Health Radiation Oncology conference room
at 1102 E. Michigan in Jackson, MI.
Contact: Cathy McAllister Monday & Thurs 517-788-4800 ext 4106
Adults, No Fee, Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:30-8:15pm
Program Name: Transplant Support Group
Address: 205 N East St, Jackson, MI 49201
No Fee, Meets even months 10am-12:30pm
Contact Person: Cathy McAllister, ACSW at 517-240-6514
Lenawee County
Lenawee Type 1 Moms
Support families and children dealing with Type 1 Diabetes in Lenawee, Washtenaw, Monroe and
Wayne Counties. Group also hold family events and new patient outreach.
Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of odd numbered months. Dates and locations on Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lenaweetype1moms/
Online support available through Facebook group.
Contact: Theresa Shoemaker at Theresa.shoemaker@org phone 734-818-KIDZ
Diabetes Support Group
Lenawee County Health Department - Human Services Building,
demo kitchen at 1040 South Winter St. in Adrian, MI
Contact: 517-424-3388 Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 9am-4pm
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 - 1130am.
Evening Diabetes Support Group
Herrick Hospital Basement Conference Room
Contact: 517-424-3388 Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 9am-4pm
Meets Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm.
Washtenaw County
Chelsea Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Sharing Group
Hosted by:
St Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital
755 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Atrium Conference Room
Sept 8, 2015
Topic: Kidney Smart Education, Sue Leslie MS RD
Oct 13, 2015
Topic: What's New About Medicare, Medicaid & Home Help? Sarah Scott MPH
Nov 10, 2015
Topic: Holiday Tea, Karla Bernath RD
December...No Meeting
For more information contact: 734-593-5280
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5pm
in St Joseph Mercy Hosp, Private Dining Room B
The following is copied from the following UM site:
http://www.uofmhealth.org/medical-services/diabetes-support-groups
Type 1 Diabetes Adult Support Group
Low Vision Support Group
Join Our Living with Low Vision Group Each monthly meeting will feature a guest speaker and discussion for individuals with low vision. This group is for adults with low vision and their family members or escort.
When: Second Wednesday of each month; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: U-M Kellogg Eye Center
1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Faculty Dining Room, mezzanine
Fee: There is no fee for the meetings and parking is free.
Contact: Gale Oren 734-763-9468
goren@umich.edu
U-M Students for Diabetes Awareness
A student group with the purpose of increasing awareness about Diabetes among students on the University of Michigan campus, forming support networks for students with Diabetes and raising funds to contribute to the effort to find a cure.
Contact: sda-eboard11@umich.edu
Program Name: Diabetes Support Group
I was not able to find out any information about their support group, if it still meets.
There is presently no diabetes education available in Branch County
Calhoun County
Program Name: Carry-On Diabetes Support Group
Program Place: Diabetes Center in Medical Office Building of
Bronson Battle Creek Health Systems in Battle Creek, MI, Suite 109
Contact: 269-245-8190
Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:00-10:00 AM
Program Name: Marshall Diabetes Support Group
Meets March, April, October, November at the Marshall Library,
Address: Marshall District Library
124 W Green St, Marshall, MI 49068
Meets third Tuesday 6-8pm
Free Diabetic Foot Screening
Address: Oaklawn Life Improvement Center Wound Clinic
Marshall, MI
Contact: 269-789-4905 for further information and to register
Program Name: VA Diabetes Boot Camp
Address: VAMC, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, MI
Comprehensive individualized diabetes management program involving a complete team of health care providers meeting with patients every other Monday from 1-4pm for 12 weeks.
Contact Person: Heather Morgan RN at 269-966-5600, ext. 31333
For VA patients and their families. If you are already an established (Battle Creek area) patient, then register through your primary care physician. If not, then you need to become established by calling 269-966-5600.
Program Name: VA MOVE Weight Management Program
Address: VAMC, 5500 Armstrong Rd., Battle Creek, MI
Contact Person: Heather Stanley-Sutton at 269-966-5600, ext. 35499
For overweight or obese VA patients. If you are already an established VA (Battle Creek area) patient, then register through your primary care physician. If not, then you need to become established by calling 269-966-5600.
Program Name: Annual Free Diabetes Education
Address: Marshall District Library
124 W Green St, Marshall, MI 49068
Contact: Barbara Baggerly, RN MSN at 269-789-1231
Meets 4 consecutive Mondays starting the Monday after Labor Day 6-8pm
Hillsdale County
Hillsdale CHC Free Diabetes Clinic, 30 S Howell, Hillsdale
is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00-4:00pm and provides
-Individual consultation by a Certified Diabetes Educator
-Monthly Diabetes Education on third Wednesday of month from 6:00-7:00pm
-Offers educational programs to schools, worksites and human service organizations
-Community wellness and prevention programs
Upcoming Topics on third Wednesday at 6pm:
Aug 19: Diabetes: What's New, Emily Lambright RN
Sept 23: Diabetic Foot Conditions, Maria Bidney DPM
Oct 21: Diabetes Problem Solving, Emily Lambright RN
Address: 30 S Howell, Hillsdale
Contact: Emily Lambright RN CDE, 517-437-7533
Jackson County
Program Name: Living Stronger Together
Address: Allegience Health Radiation Oncology conference room
at 1102 E. Michigan in Jackson, MI.
Contact: Cathy McAllister Monday & Thurs 517-788-4800 ext 4106
Adults, No Fee, Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 6:30-8:15pm
Program Name: Transplant Support Group
Address: 205 N East St, Jackson, MI 49201
No Fee, Meets even months 10am-12:30pm
Contact Person: Cathy McAllister, ACSW at 517-240-6514
Lenawee County
Lenawee Type 1 Moms
Support families and children dealing with Type 1 Diabetes in Lenawee, Washtenaw, Monroe and
Wayne Counties. Group also hold family events and new patient outreach.
Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of odd numbered months. Dates and locations on Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lenaweetype1moms/
Online support available through Facebook group.
Contact: Theresa Shoemaker at Theresa.shoemaker@org phone 734-818-KIDZ
Diabetes Support Group
Lenawee County Health Department - Human Services Building,
demo kitchen at 1040 South Winter St. in Adrian, MI
Contact: 517-424-3388 Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 9am-4pm
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 - 1130am.
Evening Diabetes Support Group
Herrick Hospital Basement Conference Room
Contact: 517-424-3388 Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday 9am-4pm
Meets Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm.
Washtenaw County
Chelsea Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Sharing Group
Hosted by:
St Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital
755 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Atrium Conference Room
Sept 8, 2015
Topic: Kidney Smart Education, Sue Leslie MS RD
Oct 13, 2015
Topic: What's New About Medicare, Medicaid & Home Help? Sarah Scott MPH
Nov 10, 2015
Topic: Holiday Tea, Karla Bernath RD
December...No Meeting
For more information contact: 734-593-5280
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5pm
in St Joseph Mercy Hosp, Private Dining Room B
The following is copied from the following UM site:
http://www.uofmhealth.org/medical-services/diabetes-support-groups
Type 1 Diabetes Adult Support Group
- Third Tuesday of each month 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Endocrinology Clinic Lobby at Domino’s Farms.
- Contact (734) 998-2475 or mend-diabetes@med.umich.edu with questions. Please call in advance to confirm attendance.
- Facilitated by: Emily Jones, R.D., from UMHS Nutrition Services.
- Second Saturday of each month 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m at the East Ann Arbor Health Center in the lower-level conference room.
- Contact (734) 998-2475 or mend-diabetes@med.umich.edu with questions.
- Facilitated by: Mary Lou Gillard, MS, RN, CDE
- First Tuesday of each month 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m at the East Ann Arbor Health Center in the lower-level conference room.
- This group offers information and support for people 60 years of age or older who have diabetes.
- To be added to the mailing list: Call the Geriatrics Clinic Social Work office at (734) 764-2556.
- Questions:.Contact (734) 998-2475 or mend-diabetes@med.umich.edu Facilitated by: Kim Sperlbaum, RN, CDE
- First Tuesday of each month 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Orthotics and Prosthetics Center.
- This is a non-profit Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) member support group. The group's goal is to help amputees, people with limb loss, and their families cope with the initial shock of loss by helping them regain their life through compassion, education, and encouragement.
- Most support meetings have a presentation that lasts about an hour. After the presentation there is discussion and sharing of information. Light refreshments are served.
- For more information and resource links, see the U-M Community Amputee Network
Low Vision Support Group
Join Our Living with Low Vision Group Each monthly meeting will feature a guest speaker and discussion for individuals with low vision. This group is for adults with low vision and their family members or escort.
When: Second Wednesday of each month; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: U-M Kellogg Eye Center
1000 Wall Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Faculty Dining Room, mezzanine
Fee: There is no fee for the meetings and parking is free.
Contact: Gale Oren 734-763-9468
goren@umich.edu
U-M Students for Diabetes Awareness
A student group with the purpose of increasing awareness about Diabetes among students on the University of Michigan campus, forming support networks for students with Diabetes and raising funds to contribute to the effort to find a cure.
Contact: sda-eboard11@umich.edu
