RESOURCE GUIDE FOR DIABETES
STAFF FOR
ENDOCRINOLOGY/DIABETES
Physician
Douglas G. Rogers, M.D.
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NURSE PRACTITIONER
CHERYL SWITZER. CPNP Phone (216) 445-8048 E-mail: switzec@ccf.org Noelle Sheeran, LISW Office (216) 444-0654 Fax (216) 444-9050 E-mail: sheeran@ccf.org |
Ask NOAH
Excellent website for various health concerns. Go to Health Topics, click on diabetes and then there is a supplemental section called age specific issues where you will find things particularly geared to children and adolescents.
American Association of Diabetes Educators
"directory of the on-line conferences and legislative updates"
American Diabetes Association 1-888-DIABETES, locally 1-440-717-1627
Nationwide network of information and referrals to local agencies.
www.diabetes.org
Books for Kids
Books for children going to the hospital or that have a close relative going to the hospital. Helps to allay their fears, anxiety, and helps them know what to expect.
www.clevelandclinic.org/socialwork/books_for_kids.htm
Charles Ray III Diabetes Foundation 1-919-303-6949 or email Chuck@charlesray.g12.com
Provides glucose meters to those unable to afford the cost.
Children with Diabetes
On-line site to meet and talk with others affected by diabetes.
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland 1-800-591-0800
Provides education, research, advocacy, support groups, referrals, and screenings.
www.dagc.org/support.html Support Group for young adults
Diabetes Net
"Web based source of information and retail products focused exclusively on diabetes". Online newsletter and bookstore.
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Leading fundraising organization for diabetes research.
Provides kid’s magazine and books.
The Diabetics Division of The National Federation of The Blind
"Provides support and information to those diabetics who are blind or losing their vision"
WWW.NFB.ORG
The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation 1-800-941-4635
"Provides free medical alert ID necklaces and diabetes self-management diaries and educational literature"
http://www.diabeteswellness.net
Camp Ho Mita Koda
Newbury, Ohio 44065216-591-0800
Camp Hamwi
Danville, Ohio 43014800-422-7946
Camp Ko-Man-She
Hamilton, Ohio 45011937-220-6611
Camp Korelitz
Clarksville, Ohio 45113888-DIABETES
Kappa Kidney Kamp
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311800-242-2133
This resource page was compiled by Noelle Sheeran from Social Work. If you have any problems with the links or would like to suggest another resource, please contact Sally Siggins, (216)444-6891 or e:mail: siggins@ccf.org
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