Through appropriate self-management, our patients are able to prevent short- and long-term complications of diabetes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions,” said Nemours pediatric endocrinologist Larry A. Fox, MD, medical director of the Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center and chief of Endocrinology at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “This recognition status exemplifies the fantastic work our diabetes team does every day and their importance to the community in Northeast Florida and beyond.
Jacksonville, Florida, August 9, 2021 – The diagnosis of diabetes is life-changing at all ages, but when it is made in a child, it affects the whole family. To recognize the excellent education provided by the pediatric diabetes team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) awarded the Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education and support service to the Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center.
Centers that achieve this recognition status have a team of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide patients with comprehensive information about diabetes management. The ADA Education Recognition Program is the leading quality assurance mechanism for diabetes self-management education and support.
Programs that are considered for this status undergo rigorous review to ensure they meet strict national standards for developing and maintaining excellent diabetes education services. Recognition status is verified by officials from the ADA and awarded for four years.
“Through appropriate self-management, our patients are able to prevent short- and long-term complications of diabetes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions,” said Nemours pediatric endocrinologist Larry A. Fox, MD, medical director of the Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center and chief of Endocrinology at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “This recognition status exemplifies the fantastic work our diabetes team does every day and their importance to the community in Northeast Florida and beyond.”
The Pediatric Diabetes Center provides evaluation, treatment and ongoing management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children. The Center also treats cystic fibrosis-related diabetes and rarer forms of diabetes, including inherited forms of Maturity Onset Diabetes in Youth (MODY), post-pancreatectomy diabetes, and steroid-induced diabetes.
In addition, the Center also offers family and individual counseling, support groups and education in advanced diabetes technologies, including artificial pancreas systems.
The team includes board-certified pediatric endocrinologists working both at Nemours and Wolfson Children’s, pediatric endocrine fellows, nurse practitioners and diabetes research coordinators, along with several certified diabetes educators who are specially trained either as registered dietitians or nurses, all working in an integrated system to care for children with diabetes and their families. Administrative support staff is also an integral part of the team.
“This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of each and every member of the Pediatric Diabetes Center team,” said Nelly Mauras, MD, chief of Endocrinology for Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville. “Their dedication to their patients and families ensures these children can grow to be healthy adults, and the research being conducted now will benefit children for generations to come. This center is an enormous asset to the community and the large treament area that we serve”
In addition to the ADA recognition, Wolfson Children’s was recently named one of the 50 Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for Diabetes and Endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report.
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About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville
Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life. Wolfson Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Northeast Florida and serves as the pediatric referral center for North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 216-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. At Wolfson Children’s, nationally recognized pediatric specialists representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty work with pediatricians to provide care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology disorders, orthopaedic conditions, behavioral health conditions, traumatic injuries, and more. Wolfson Children’s pediatric institutional partners include Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the University of Florida College of Medicine—Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida. A Magnet™-designated hospital since 2010, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been named among the U.S. News & World Report 50 Best Children’s Hospitals year after year, and in 2019, was selected as one of only 10 children’s hospitals in the country as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, a recognition of patient quality and safety. For additional information, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com.
Jacksonville, Florida, August 9, 2021 – The diagnosis of diabetes is life-changing at all ages, but when it is made in a child, it affects the whole family. To recognize the excellent education provided by the pediatric diabetes team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) awarded the Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education and support service to the Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center.
Centers that achieve this recognition status have a team of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide patients with comprehensive information about diabetes management. The ADA Education Recognition Program is the leading quality assurance mechanism for diabetes self-management education and support.
Programs that are considered for this status undergo rigorous review to ensure they meet strict national standards for developing and maintaining excellent diabetes education services. Recognition status is verified by officials from the ADA and awarded for four years.
“Through appropriate self-management, our patients are able to prevent short- and long-term complications of diabetes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions,” said Nemours pediatric endocrinologist Larry A. Fox, MD, medical director of the Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center and chief of Endocrinology at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “This recognition status exemplifies the fantastic work our diabetes team does every day and their importance to the community in Northeast Florida and beyond.”
The Pediatric Diabetes Center provides evaluation, treatment and ongoing management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children. The Center also treats cystic fibrosis-related diabetes and rarer forms of diabetes, including inherited forms of Maturity Onset Diabetes in Youth (MODY), post-pancreatectomy diabetes, and steroid-induced diabetes.
In addition, the Center also offers family and individual counseling, support groups and education in advanced diabetes technologies, including artificial pancreas systems.
The team includes board-certified pediatric endocrinologists working both at Nemours and Wolfson Children’s, pediatric endocrine fellows, nurse paractitioners and diabetes research coordinators, along with several certified diabetes educators who are specially trained either as registered dietitians or nurses, all working in an integrated system to care for children with diabetes and their families. Administrative support staff is also an integral part of the team.
“This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of each and every member of the Pediatric Diabetes Center team,” said Nelly Mauras, MD, chief of Endocrinology for Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville. “Their dedication to their patients and families ensures these children can grow to be healthy adults, and the research being conducted now will benefit children for generations to come. This center is an enormous asset to the community and the large treament area that we serve”
In addition to the ADA recognition, Wolfson Children’s was recently named one of the 50 Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for Diabetes and Endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report.
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About Nemours Children’s Health. Nemours Children’s Health is one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, including two free-standing children's hospitals and a network of nearly 80 primary and specialty care practices across five states. Nemours seeks to transform the health of children by adopting a holistic health model that utilizes innovative, safe, and high quality care, while also caring for the health of the whole child beyond medicine. Nemours also powers the world’s most-visited website for information on the health of children and teens, KidsHealth.org.
The Nemours Foundation, established through the legacy and philanthropy of Alfred I. duPont, provides pediatric clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention programs to the children, families and communities it serves.
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville
Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life. Wolfson Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Northeast Florida and serves as the pediatric referral center for North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 216-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. At Wolfson Children’s, nationally recognized pediatric specialists representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty work with pediatricians to provide care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology disorders, orthopaedic conditions, behavioral health conditions, traumatic injuries, and more. Wolfson Children’s pediatric institutional partners include Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the University of Florida College of Medicine—Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida. A Magnet™-designated hospital since 2010, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been named among the U.S. News & World Report 50 Best Children’s Hospitals year after year, and in 2019, was selected as one of only 10 children’s hospitals in the country as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, a recognition of patient quality and safety. For additional information, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com.
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