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- Behavioral Health
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardio Pulmonary +
- Chest Pain Center
- Delevan Health Center
- Dental +
- Diabetes Education
- Diagnostic Imaging +
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Diabetes Education
Olean General Alerts Patients to Possible Insulin Pen Re-use
Informational packets sent to approximately 1,900 patients
Read Insulin Pen Patient Letter Here
Read a Copy of the Press Release Here
The Olean General Hospital Diabetes Education Program was the first American Diabetes Association Recognized Program west of the Hudson River
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Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. The American Diabetes Association Recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education |
The key to managing diabetes is controlling blood glucose (sugar) levels and other factors that may cause complications. The Olean General Hospital offers many educational programs. Staff provide direction and assistance in helping individual patients manage their diabetes.
Group Classes
Each patient is provided an initial assessment session to determine their personal educational needs prior to attending class. Classes are offered at least 11 times per year and are held on three consecutive Wednesdays or Saturdays either from 9 am - 12 noon or 6 pm - 9 pm. Most insurances pay for classes.
Individual Counseling
When appropriate, individual counseling is available for patients including children and gestational diabetes patients.
Important topics relating to Diabetes Management include:
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Most insurances pay all or part of the education fees, including Medicare.
Diabetes Support Group
In addition to the above, OGH hosts a free quarterly Diabetes Support Group that is open to the public in the Education Center at 515 Main Street. The group has a variety of speakers each of whom discusses an aspect of diabetes management.
Please contact the Diabetes Department at (716) 375-4127 or email bwalker@ogh.org to obtain the schedule or to learn more about our services for diabetes management.
