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| Diabetes Prevention and Control Program |
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908
Phone:(401) 222-3442
Fax:(401) 222-4415
Contact:
Lonnie Beattie |
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Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
The Diabetes Resource Center
St Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care
The Diabetes Resource Center's (DRC) mission:
- Address the needs of high risk diabetes populations including the uninsured, underinsured, and homeless
- Reduce the risk of diabetes related complications and hospitalizations
Who is served? People without insurance, limited insurance coverage, and homeless of the greater Providence area. When needed, the DRC also services people throughout Rhode Island and nearby states. Approximately 800 persons are serviced yearly. Spanish-speaking Diabetes Nurse Educator is available on a part-time basis.
What services are provided?
- Short-term: Crisis intervention, medication and medical supplies
- Long-term: Case-management, primary care, education, access to social services
- Community outreach
How does the DRC provide services? The DRC works with other "consortium" members including community health centers, pharmaceutical companies, the DCP, and pharmacies to provide health care services and resources for patients.
Current DRC sites
DRC Contact information:
Kathy Monteith, RN, CDE, CDOE, Director
& Elsa Ayllon, RN, CDOE
St Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care
21 Peace St
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401)456-4419
Fax: (401)456-4250
Please call in advance for an appointment |
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