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Northwestern Memorial Hospital - The Diabetes Collaborative
This partnership among the hospital, medical school and two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) identifies and teaches adult patients with type 2 diabetes how to manage their chronic condition. Launched in 2006, the program uses culturally sensitive bilingual videos and print materials to help patients of all education levels self-manage their diabetes.
What is it?
This partnership among the hospital, medical school and two federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) identifies and teaches adult patients with type 2 diabetes how to manage their chronic condition. Launched in 2006, the program uses culturally sensitive bilingual videos and print materials to help patients of all education levels self-manage their diabetes.
Who is it for?
Adult patients with type 2 diabetes in two medically underserved Chicago neighborhoods.
Why do they do it?
The program grew out of a critical need for assistance to combat the health problems associated with diabetes and was developed into a comprehensive, sustainable and evidence-based model of care.
Impact
When comparing eight key measures in detail at each FQHC, it is clear that the strategies implemented are having a positive impact on patients. The Diabetes Collaborative has laid the groundwork to expand the program to other Chicago neighborhoods.
Contact: Lisa Azu-Popow
Director, Community Affairs
Telephone: 312-926-4785
E-mail: lazu@nm.org
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