Your Stories: Saint Francis Inpatient Glycemic Initiative Team Thanks Colleagues

Three of the four winners of the weekly contests were (L to R): Junymol Abraham, RN; Jamie Martin, RN; and Emily Begleiter, RN.

Ibitoro Osakwe, M.D., Regional Director of Endocrinology, and the Inpatient Glycemic Initiative Team would like to thank all the colleagues who participated in the fun activities during November for National Diabetes Awareness Month.

The winners of the weekly contests were:




Week 1 – Word Search: Emily Begleiter, RN, Pre/Post Surgery Main OR


Week 2 – Crossword Puzzle: Marisa Jacques, Nursing Assistant/Orthopedic Technician, 9-7


Week 3 – Trivia: Jamie Martin, RN, Interventional Cardiology


Week 4 – Word Scramble: Junymol Abraham, RN, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital

Diabetes affects approximately 37 million Americans and is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is a chronic disease, and when poorly managed, can lead to eye, kidney, heart, and nerve damage. Many of us have cared for someone who is affected by diabetes, whether that individual was a patient or a loved one. Being knowledgeable and providing education is a crucial step in assisting those living with diabetes to take charge of their health today to prevent diabetes health problems tomorrow.

Submitted by Lisa Cook, RN, Inpatient Diabetes Nurse Clinician, Saint Francis Hospital.

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