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Free Diabetes Health Day
OKEMOS, Mich, September 6, 2007 – Community Choice Michigan (CCM), a non-profit Medicaid managed care plan, is co-sponsoring a Diabetes Health Day on Thursday, September 13, 2007, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 911 Crystal Ave., Benton Harbor, Michigan. The event is free and open to the public.
In addition to free blood pressure screenings and blood sugar testing, a certified diabetes educator will present:
- Meal Planning and Portion Size Control
- Exercise
- Medication
- Foot and Eye Care
- Stress Management
- Blood Glucose Testing
The free event is co-sponsored by Community Choice Michigan, Great Lakes Medical Supply and the American Diabetes Association. Other participating community agencies include Southern Michigan Diabetes Outreach Network, Heartland Home Care, Heartland Skilled Nursing Facilities, Intercare Community Health Network and Diabetic Solutions.
About Community Choice Michigan
Community Choice Michigan (CCM) is a nonprofit Medicaid managed care plan that serves more than 49,000 members in 36 counties. CCM was founded in 1995 by a group of Federally Qualified Health Centers, which provide care to people in medically underserved areas. CCM’s provider network also includes more than 2,400 primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, nursing facilities, home health care agencies, pharmacies, and more.
CCM is serviced by CareSource Management Group, which offers a full spectrum of services for the administration of public-sector health care programs. Among these services are general administration, including claims processing, case and medical management, provider relations, decision support informatics, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance; member services, including a member call center and 24-hour nurse advice line; and financial consultation and turnaround. For additional information, visit www.caresource-michigan.com.
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