Rainy Lake Medical Center is committed to providing a wide range of treatment options in International Falls. This is demonstrated by offering diabetes education services to promote optimal health and wellness. For patients needing information or care concerning their diabetes regimen, Jenn Christie, Population health RN, provides additional information and support. Individual appointments are designed to discover what each patient needs to learn regarding his or her diabetes treatment.
Diabetes information includes:
Specifics on managing diabetes are also provided:
Educational displays and posters serve as visual demonstrations to help patients understand diabetes. Education materials and practice tools are also provided for patients to keep for long-term self-reference.
Throughout the course of their appointments, patients are encouraged to write down their questions to discuss at their next appointment or to call the nurse practitioner whenever they have a more urgent concern. Patients are also encouraged to bring family members to their diabetes education appointments so they can ask questions as well as provide support to the patients.
The diabetes education provided at Rainy Lake Clinic is another example of community healthcare working for you.
If you have any questions, please contact our department and we can assist you. (218) 283-5503. Our business hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.