Hamilton Lions Club Hosts Free Diabetes Screening Event at Bitterroot Health
Hamilton Lions Club Hosts Free Diabetes Screening Event at Bitterroot Health
HAMILTON, Montana – In recognition of National Diabetes Month this November, Bitterroot Health is proud to host “Healthy U,” a free community event focused on diabetes screening, education, and empowerment. The event, held on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, will feature diabetes screenings provided by the Hamilton Lions Club and a series of informative sessions led by Bitterroot Health experts, along with Q&A session so attendees can ask questions and engage in conversations.
The Hamilton Lions Club is generously sponsoring the free screenings. Lions Club President, Jon Orlando, emphasized the importance of early detection, stating, “Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our community. By supporting diabetes screenings, we hope to help our community identify risk factors early and take action to protect their health.” The Hamilton Lions have been a constant supporter of Bitterroot Health throughout the years, most recently making a substantial donation to building the Oncology & Infusion Center.
Attendees are invited to drop into any of the sessions dedicated to diabetes education and management presented by Bitterroot Health experts:
· 9am – 12noon: FREE diabetes screening by Bitterroot Health Lab, sponsored by the Hamilton Lions
· 9am – 9:30am, Julia Waibel and Kathy Gurney, Registered Dieticians and Diabetic Educators: Learn valuable insights on dietary approaches for diabetes management.
· 9:30am – 10am, Dr. April Weinberger, Chief Medical Officer: Discussion on weight management strategies and the role of GLP-1 medications in modern diabetes care.
· 10am – 10:30am, Dr. Hugh Gapay, Primary Care Physician at the Hamilton Clinic: Discussion on insulin resistance and how our community can combat the rise of diabetes.
· 10:30am – 11am, Kathy Dexter, Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Corvallis Clinic: Focus on the benefits of exercise in managing diabetes.
· 11am – 11:30am, Desiree Mooney, Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist: Discussion on the emotional and mental health challenges associated with living with diabetes, offering tips for managing stress and anxiety.
This event is free and open to the public! Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the free screenings, which provide a crucial first step toward understanding their risk for diabetes.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Hamilton Lions for our first Healthy U event,” said Dr. Weinberger, Chief Medical Officer, at Bitterroot Health. “Because diabetes is a health concern in our community, we aim to offer tools and knowledge that empower individuals to take control of their health.”
For more information, please visit bitterroothealth.org/HealthyU or call (406) 375-4649.