Why choose Joslin Center for diabetes management?
The Joslin Center supports a multi-disciplinary team approach to effective diabetes management that includes the patient in setting healthcare goals and learning how to incorporate proper nutrition, weight control, and exercise into his or her lifestyle.
What is the Joslin Clinic?
The Joslin clinic develops innovative patient therapies that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. Joslin is an independent, non-profit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School, and one of only 11 NIH-designated Diabetes Research Centers in the U.S.
Why choose Joslin Center at bid–Needham?
The American Diabetes Association has recognized the Joslin Center at BID–Needham for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education. Adult diabetes and endocrinology treatment and management
How does the Joslin system work?
How the Joslin System Works and The Joslin Diabetes Center Team The Joslin System relies on a team of specialists to provide both inpatients and outpatients with a comprehensive approach to the management of their diabetes.
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Can kids with diabetes wear masks?
Joslin’s Pediatric Department strongly recommends kids with diabetes, who are under 12 and not eligible for the vaccine, wear masks while indoors, including at school. This is the same advice the CDC...
Is Halloween safe for diabetics?
Here are some ways to have fun and be safe this Halloween! Halloween can be a holiday with a lot of anxiety for children with diabetes and their parents. As the pandemic continues, it is important to follow safe and healthy tips to participate in Halloween activities to reduce the possibility of contacting COVID-19, especially with the younger unvaccinated groups. Check out the following articles...
What is the Joslin Diabetes Center?
Joslin Diabetes Center is an internationally recognized diabetes care, research and education institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School and headquartered in Boston, MA. Joslin is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and improving the lives of people with diabetes through its cutting edge basic and clinical research, patient care programs for children and adults, and through programs and publications that improve the care of diabetes worldwide. Since its founding in 1898, Joslin Diabetes Center has constantly evolved to meet the ever-changing challenges of diabetes. Joslin Diabetes Center is an institution on the front lines of the world epidemic of diabetes, leading the battle to conquer diabetes in all of its forms through cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to clinical care and education. Joslin Diabetes Center is the only diabetes institution in the world that goes beyond a single focus. With efforts in these three critical areas, a synergy develops: researchers, clinicians and educators collaborate in ways that produce cutting-edge scientific discovery, unique clinical care models and pioneering educational strategies. This one-of-a-kind framework has an impact on people with diabetes locally, nationally and across the globe. As the science and practice of medicine continues to evolve, Joslin's core mission endures. Every person at Joslin is dedicated to realizing our vision of a world without diabetes and its complications. We will achieve this vision through a relentless pursuit of our stated mission: To prevent, treat, and cure diabetes. Continue reading >>
What is an ophthalmic clinical support coordinator?
The Ophthalmic Clinical Support Coordinator assists the ophthalmologists and clinical assistants to facilitate patient flow in the Beetham Eye Institute. S/he will also provide support to Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Center and may assist the ophthalmologists in various minor surgical procedures including laser treatments. * Work with CAs to ensure all rooms are stocked * Coordinating MD placement in rooms on busy days * Problem solving for MDs and techs when issues arise, including NextGen problems, computer problems ,instrument problems, scheduling issues, and problems with patients * Working with Tech Supervisor to ensure smooth clinic operation * Teaching and coaching Medical Assistants in their duties * Continuously finding new ways to maximize space and improve efficiency * Manage all patients receiving injectable drugs (our major procedure at the BEI) and their insurance * Run and coordinate all injection clinics with Tech Supervisor * Working with the MEEI to ensure all records are kept and reporting to the necessary parties * Working with Ophthalmologist in clinic, starting patients when S/he is without a fellow * Ensuring the clinic is well stocked with supplies * Getting MDs and techs supplies when they request/ getting new supplies we do not normally stock * Ordering supplies on Lawson database, from the MEEI pharmacy * Posting and managing Everseat online appointments * Working with Adult Diabetes staff to improve Everseat implementation * Point person for drug vendors including injectable drug vendors * Acting as a liaison between drug vendors and MDs, ensuring we can get all the tools and samples we need while minimizing wasted MD time * Changing documents and forms, keeping them up to date * Working with the front desk staff to ensure patients sign up fo Continue reading >>
What is the number for Joslin Diabetes Center?
For more information call 315 464-9007.
What is the Joslin Center?
The Joslin Center supports a multi-disciplinary team approach to effective diabetes management that includes the patient in setting healthcare goals and learning how to incorporate proper nutrition, weight control, and exercise into his or her lifestyle.
Does Joslin offer virtual visits?
Joslin offers Telehealth services and virtual visits as an option to in-person meetings. This will allow people to connect with our care team from the convenience of home via a secure platform using a computer or mobile device.