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Meet featured physician Dipak Patel

Meet featured physician Dipak Patel

I recently sat down with Dipak Patel, DO to learn more about his background and career at CHC. Dr. Patel obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology and Nutrition from Pennsylvania State University and attended medical school at New York Institute of Technology. After graduation he started his residency at Peninsula Hospital, a community hospital in an underserved area of Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. Throughout college and medical school, Dr. Patel was active in several service projects; he was a…

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Introducing a 10th Americorps Member!

Introducing a 10th Americorps Member!

This week we are pleased to introduce Kelly Ann! She joined CHC as an Americorps member this fall and is serving with the Diabetic Retinopathy program, but also active in other Americorps projects including Recess Rocks. Read her introduction below: Hello! I’m KellyAnn, an Americorps member with the diabetic retinopathy program. Originally, I’m from Guilford, Connecticut, where I currently reside…. I still live at home. You try living somewhere else on this stipend. 😉 I recently graduated from Wesleyan University,…

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Successfully Helping Patients Manage their Diabetes and Take Ownership of their Health!

Successfully Helping Patients Manage their Diabetes and Take Ownership of their Health!

The Danbury Community Health Center has implemented a new way to assist patients with managing their chronic disease and improve their overall health- Shared Medical Visits. The goal of these shared medical visits is to improve patient outcomes by empowering them to take ownership of their health. Currently, the shared medical visits occur quarterly and focus on diabetes management. They provide diabetic patients the opportunity to engage with other diabetic patients, medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, dietitians, nurses, and guest…

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

As many of you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the number of people effected by this disease is ever increasing in the United States and around the world. This month is intended to shed light on the daily struggles and lifestyle choices people living with diabetes must make, both those with type 1 and type 2. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes from the American Diabetes Association: Nearly 30 million children and adults…

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Visit from Singapore!

Visit from Singapore!

Hello everyone, Happy National Candy day! Yes, another excuse to satisfy our sweet tooth cravings. 🙂 My name is Palak Shelat and I am one of the AmeriCorps members serving within the Telemedicine based Diabetic Retinopathy Program. Last Friday, November 1st, it was a pleasure to meet with Dr. Tien Wong, a Provost Chair Professor, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the National University of Singapore, and a Group Director in Research at Singapore Health Services from the Community…

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Fall Food Fest for Diabetes

Fall Food Fest for Diabetes

On October 10, the Community Health Center participated in Diabetes Awareness Day. The first ever Fall Food Fest for Diabetes took place in Waterbury and showcased some great food that was not only tasty but healthy!! (You can check out pictures on the ‘Community Health Center’ Facebook page) Hilda Cardona, Diabetes Educator here at CHC, sent the following email, edited for the blog, to all those involved in the successful event: Dear Staff, Thanks to all for your help and…

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