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Registration Opens for Diabetes Health Forum

The Seventh Annual Diabetes Forum is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2010. Keynote speaker will be Dean Schillinger, M.D., Chief of the California Diabetes Program, Professor of Medicine at USCF, and Director of the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations. This year’s theme is Shining the Light on Social Determinants of Diabetes Prevention and Control. Info and registration (PDF)

2009 'Evening of Wine and Roses' Raises $64,000 forCommunity Health Care

The Board of Directors and staff of the Community Health Trust send warmest thanks to all who supported and/or attended our 26th Annual Evening of Wine and Roses. The night of November 6, 2009, was a fun-filled festive fundraising evening. Full story

Many Show Their Support for Diabetes at the Human Race Walkathon 2009

Some 40 volunteers walked and ran for “Team Diabetes Health Center” on Saturday, May 9th, during the annual Human Race. Full story

Health Care Leaders Address 'New Horizons in Diabetes Education and Self-Management' at Sixth Annual Diabetes Forum

On Friday, April 17, some 75 physicians, nurses and other health care professionals attended the Sixth Annual Diabetes Forum, hosted by the Regional Diabetes Collaborative (RDC), a program administered by the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust (Health Trust).  The annual gathering was held at the Health Trust’s community conference space in Watsonville to engage local and regional health care leaders in a day-long dialogue to explore such topics as patient-centered approaches to diabetes care, the role of education in chronic disease management, the importance of understanding health literacy in diabetes education, and more. Full story

Free Screenings and Prevention Info Offered at Diabetes Health Fair

On Friday, May 15, volunteers from the Regional Diabetes Collaborative (RDC), a program of the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust (Health Trust), gathered at the Watsonville City Plaza to provide diabetes prevention education and blood glucose screenings to local residents attending the Watsonville Certified Farmer’s Market. Against a backdrop of music and sunshine, local residents turned out in high numbers to enjoy the many activities provided. Full story

Rather Award RecipientHealth Trust Announces Winners of 2009 Phil Rather Award for Leadership in Health Care

At the May 20th 2009 Phil Rather Award for Leadership in Health Care event, the Board of Directors of the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust (Health Trust) proudly recognized two winners of the prestigious Rather award. The honorees were Mary Solari, Ginny Solari Mazry and the Richard and Mary Solari Charitable Trust and Jovenes SANOS (Healthy Youth), a group of students who work to encourage healthy lifestyle choices among youth in the Pajaro Valley. Full Story

 

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