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Diabetes Forum

According to the American Diabetes Association, it is estimated that 24,500 people in Lubbock County have diabetes.

Lubbock Area United Way hosted a Forum on Diabetes on June 3, 2010.

Representatives from health providers, insurance, business, hospitals, and universities participated in a lunch meeting.  

The agenda included local facts and  best practices.  Gaps and obstacles in services and education were highlighted.  The Forum concluded with ideas for the future and plans for networking the various groups involved with Diabetes in our area.

Work will continue to address this issue, watch for more information here.


 

Flashback: Ray Rush from LISD-TV put this historical video together for the 2008 mid-report




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LIVE UNITED- Pass it On...

Handing out water to construction workers

Pass it On was a one-day movemen,t on June 18th, where members of the community gave back by performing random acts of kindness for others.

Click here for a re-cap of the 2010 Live United - Pass It On!

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AJ Editorial: 'Live United -- Pass It On' brings smiles to countless faces in town




A Story of One

Frightened young parents sat in a small, northern Panhandle hospital.

The wife recently had received devastating news: a diagnosis of breast cancer at an age far younger than the average victim. Also, she did not have health insurance.

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Story of One


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Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.

-- Scott Adams





 

 

 

More about LIVE UNITED- Pass it On…

Handing out small treats to kidsJoin us on June 18th to create a wave of random acts of kindness across the Lubbock area.

Then visit us on Facebook or twitter to share your experience. Tell us about it or take pictures.

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For more information, or to pick up cards call the Lubbock Area United Way office at 806.747.2711.

click here to see pictures from last year’s LIVE UNITED- Pass it On

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