Diabetes News
05.30.08
Forrest General’s Diabetes Camp Dates Announced!
Forrest General’s Diabetes Camp at Twin Lakes will be held July 28 through August 2 at Twin Lakes which is located in Florence, Miss. registration deadline is July 1....(more)
11.12.07
Forrest General recognizes Diabetes Educators during week of November 4-10
November 4-10 is nationally recognized as Diabetes Education Week. This week is designed to enhance awareness and promote the beneficial results of learning to self-manage diabetes. This week celebrates the Diabetes Educator as a vital part of providing health care to those dealing with Diabetes....(more)
08.28.07
Forrest General Diabetes Camp at Twin Lakes offers fun, education to kids with diabetes
The beautiful sound of voices singing the song “Lean on Me” can be heard echoing across the water on a mid-summer Saturday morning each year. The voices belong to campers, volunteers, staff and parents celebrating the end of another successful week at the Forrest General Diabetes Camp....(more)
08.28.07
Forrest General’s Diabetes Camp at Twin Lakes accepts generous donation
Forrest General Hospital’s Diabetes Camp at Twin Lakes, held annually in Florence, Miss., is the recent recipient of a $10,000 donation from some of its biggest fans. Greg and Susan Raborn from Smyrna, Tenn., have had an interest in the Diabetes Camp for many years. The Raborns began sending their daughter Gabby, who is now 17, to the camp 11 years ago....(more)
11.20.06
FGH KIDS (Kids Insulin Dependent Society)
The month of November is National Diabetes Awareness month....(more)
11.07.06
Forrest General’s Diabetes Care Center Presents ‘Diabetes Update 2006’
The LiveWell Center of Forrest General Hospital and the Forrest General Diabetes Care Center will present an update on diabetes on Thursday, November 16, from 1 to 4 p.m....(more)
03.08.05
Day of Dance for Heart Health a Success
More than 1,000 attendees danced the day away at Forrest General Hospital’s (FGH) Day of Dance for Heart Health held February 26 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center....(more)
03.08.05
Day of Dance for Heart Health a Success
More than 1,000 attendees danced the day away at Forrest General Hospital’s (FGH) Day of Dance for Heart Health held February 26 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center....(more)
10.11.04
Free Diabetes Awareness program to be held in November
The Diabetes Awareness program in Mississippi is a free statewide diabetes education event aimed at raising awareness and promoting diabetes services in towns throughout Mississippi. The Diabetes program will be in Hattiesburg on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 6:30 until 8 p.m., at the Inn on the Hill, located at 6595 Highway 49 North, Hattiesburg, Miss....(more)
10.11.04
Doctors personal experience encourages support of American Heart Association
Dr. Thad Waites, a Hattiesburg Clinic cardiologist, is living proof of why it is important to get help from a doctor and why it also is important to support the local American Heart Association (AHA)....(more)
