JAMESTOWN – WCA Hospital recently received Full Recognition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its efforts in effectively delivering a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes.

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“It is my pleasure to congratulate WCA Hospital and program instructor, Janine Brady, on earning CDC Full Recognition for the hospital’s diabetes prevention program,” said Stephanie Gruss, PhD, MSW, manager of the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program. “This designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition. The sustained success of WCA Hospital’s lifestyle change program makes an invaluable contribution to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, both in the community and nationally. It is immensely gratifying to see the science of diabetes prevention being implemented to improve the public’s health. It is programs like WCA’s that are turning the tide in the fight against the epidemic of type 2 diabetes.”

Betsy T. Wright, FACHE, WCA Hospital president and CEO, added, “Achieving Full Recognition from the CDC reflects the high quality of WCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program as well as our staff’s commitment to our patients’ long-term health.”

The WCA Hospital Diabetes Prevention 16-week Workshop Program focuses on the process of adopting lifestyle changes for healthy eating and physical activity.

“You can prevent type 2 diabetes,” said Janine Brady, program instructor. “The sessions are designed to help participants develop life-long skills for healthy living and reinforce step-by-step change. We encourage residents to register for our free workshop that teaches participants the important tools that help prevent diabetes.”

Residents can register for the 16-week workshop by contacting Renee Prechtl at 338-0010 ext. 1205 or Janine Brady, instructor, at 664-8434.