Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention
443-523-1760

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Closing the Gap on Diabetes Program

The Somerset County Health Department’ program will help address the diabetic needs of county residents ages 18 and older. Through a federal grant, the Somerset County Health dept. will be offering the services of a registered Dietician, a Diabetes Educator, and glucose testing. For those clients that need help with medications and strips, this program will assist with free medications, strips, lancets, and glucometers (restrictions apply). Additionally, we will provide self-management classes. For more information call the Somerset County Health Department at 443-523-1760.

Services are provided in two locations:

Somerset County Health Department
7920 Crisfield Highway
Westover, MD 21871
Phone: 443-523-1760
Contact person: Brenda Andujar

Atlantic General Hospital – Health Center
9733 Healthway Dr.
Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: 410-641-9703
Contact person: Darby Schaub

Program Highlights:

Somerset County Health Department is partnering with McCready Health Services Foundation, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), and Three Lower Counties (TLC) to provideify habits that might prevent complications in the futur diabetes services in Somerset and Worcester County. Appropriate diabetes management care allows the client to mode. The Somerset County Health Department offers a diabetes health clinic for the community.

Individual will receive American Diabetes Association (ADA) paper risk assessment test, blood pressure screening, along with finger stick for HbA1c and blood glucose test.

A consultation with a registered dietitian and diabetes educator is available as well. For those clients that meet requirements and are in need of diabetes supplies and medications, this program can help too.

Qualifications: Live or work in Somerset and Worcester County.
Open to all individuals 18 years and older
Need to schedule an appointment

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Diabetes Education 443-523-1760

(Limited to Somerset County Residents)

Self-Management Classes:

• Diabetes Self-Management Program, a Stanford University evidence base program
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, a Stanford University evidence base program.

*** Call for dates and time ***

Printing Materials:

Written information and handouts are available to assist patients with the management of their diabetes in accordance with their primary physicians plan of care.

Professional Presentation:

Available upon request.

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TriCounty Diabetes Alliance (Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico)