Community Corner
Tom Cross, School District to Host Diabetes Screening in Oswego
Event is in partnership with Rush-Copley.
State Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego), in partnership with Oswego School District 308 and Rush-Copley Medical Center will jointly sponsor a free diabetes screening for the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the District Administration Center, 4175 Route 71 in Oswego.
“Diabetes can affect everyone and with the number of new diagnoses increasing every day, screening is more important than ever” Cross said. “We are excited to partner with District 308 and Rush-Copley Medical Center and truly appreciate their willingness to help provide this critical screening to members of the community.”
Nearly 800,000 Illinoisans have diabetes, 500,000 of whom are unaware that they have the disease. Yearly, $7.3 billion is spent on both direct and indirect costs associated with the care of diabetes in Illinois and accounts for more than 10 percent of all health care spending.
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“We appreciate Rep. Cross’ continued support on diabetes education and awareness issues and are very excited and proud to once again partner for the screening on November 14”, said Bill Walsh, District 308 School Board President. “We know that awareness, early diagnosis and continuous education dramatically improves an individual’s long-term health and quality of life.”
“Diabetes is a complex and increasingly common condition,” said Donna Carter, RN, BSN, CDE, a diabetes educator at Rush-Copley Medical Center. “Through education, screening and early diagnosis and treatment, we can prevent or minimize complications from diabetes and help people live healthy, active lives through nutrition guidance and self-management.”
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Screenings are vital because the Centers for Disease Control estimate that 40 percent of the population has diabetes and does not know it. The earlier that treatment and education begins, the easier it is to prevent the tragic, costly and sometimes fatal side effects of diabetes.
For questions or more information, call Rep. Cross’ Office at 815-254-0000 or visit www.tomcross.com.
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