[Durham INC] FW: Public Health to Host Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day

Thu Nov 8 19:20:15 EST 2012

They need to get rid of the big blue logo...... But the message is important

Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:30:11 -0500
From: lists at durhamcountync.gov
To: pats1717 at hotmail.com
Subject: Public Health to Host Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day

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                Durham County Government
                Press Release

Public Health to Host Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day 
Durham Diabetes Coalition and Radio One Raleigh partner to improve health in Durham   Durham, NC - November 8, 2012- Type 2 diabetes is so widespread in the United States and Durham County that if you don't have the disease, you likely know someone who does. 
The Durham Diabetes Coalition and Radio One Raleigh are partnering to sponsor "Take a Loved One to the Doctor" day. 

The event will be held on Thursday, November 15 at the Durham County Department of Public Health, located at 414 East Main Street in Durham, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 
Free health screenings and flu shots, healthy food samples, and health information will be available for the public. Participants will also have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with medical providers about various health issues. 

The Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) will provide free rides on all routes to and from the Durham County Department of Public Health on November 15. Simply by 
texting the keyword "Doctor" to 96230 or "Health" to 85620 and following the instructions texting the keyword "Doctor" to 96230 or "Health" to 85620 and following the instructions 
in the reply message, individuals can receive a free GO Pass for the event. 

WFXC-FM/WFXK-FM (Foxy 107-104) and WNNL-FM (The Light 103.9) will broadcast on-site throughout the day to increase community awareness about diabetes and the importance of taking care of personal health. 

"Radio One Raleigh is proud to partner in the Durham Diabetes Coalition's mission to improve the health outcomes and quality of life for Durham County residents with type 2 diabetes," said Ester N. Currie, Project Manager for Radio One Raleigh. "We believe it is extremely important for people with diabetes to regularly see their health care professional. Through awareness activities surrounding health equity, Radio One's Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day helps to stress the importance of regular check-ups that not only lead to better health, but in some cases, prevent health problems before they happen." 

"Take a Loved One to the Doctor," an initiative started in 2002 by The Tom Joyner Morning Show and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration, was developed to emphasize the importance of regular medical check-ups and increase health awareness. 
For more information about "Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day," call (919) 560-7600 or visit the Durham Diabetes Coalition Facebook page, www.facebook.com/DurhamDiabetesCoalition. 

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About the Durham Diabetes Coalition 
The Durham Diabetes Coalition is a joint effort between Durham County Public Health, Duke University Medical Center, the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment, Durham health and community organizations, 
faith-based groups, local government, and community members. The Coalition's mission is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for diagnosed and undiagnosed adults living with diabetes. 

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