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St. James Mercy Hospital…
When Quality Matters
Comprehensive Hospital Services
24-hour Emergency Department and Fast Track
24-hour Anesthesia
Ambulatory Surgery
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Intensive Care
Laboratory/Phlebotomy
Maternity & Obstetrics
Medical/Surgical
MOMS (Medicaid, Obstetrical & Maternal Services)
MRI/CT Scan
Nutritional Counseling
Pastoral Care
Respiratory Therapy
Social Work
Ultrasound
X-Ray and Radiology Services
Primary Care
Family Medicine in Alfred, Greenwood, Hornell,
and Troupsburg
Internal Medicine in Hornell
Pediatrics in Hornell and Wayland
Specialty Services
Dental Care
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Podiatry
Gait & Balance
Cardiology
Psychiatry
General/Vascular
Surgery
Pulmonology
Neurology
Sleep Disorders
OB/GYN
Urology
Long Term & Chronic Care
Adult Day Health Care/The Gathering Place
Caregivers Support Group
Dialysis Services
Lifeline - Personal Emergency Response System
McAuley Manor at Mercycare
Ventilator Unit
Physical Health & Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
St. James Mercy Hospital
Diabetes
Education
Program
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Adolescent & Adult Psychiatric Care Units
Aquinas Psychiatric Day Treatment
Drug Testing and Screening
MATCH (Mercycare Addiction Treatment
Center of Hornell)
Education & Support
Almond House (residential services for
mothers/children)
Cancer Services Program of Steuben County
Community Education Programs
Community Support Group Meetings
CPR & EMT Training
St. James Mercy School of Radiological Science
For more information on Diabetes Education,
contact our Diabetes Coordinator at
607.324.8900 or visit www.stjamesmercy.org
Helping you and
your family live
a better quality
of life.
What is Diabetes Education?
Diabetes Education helps patients and their families
learn how to better manage their disease and lead
a better quality of life. We focus on areas such
as nutritional management, medications, glucose
monitoring, physical activity, acute and chronic
complications, psychological issues, and goal setting/
problem solving.
Who should attend?
Our Program is designed for people who have recently
been diagnosed with diabetes, those who have prediabetes, and people who have difficulty controlling
their disease or are experiencing changes in their
health. Services are also available for women with
gestational diabetes.
What’s included in the Program?
l An initial one-on-one assessment of your
diabetes self-management skills, from which
your individualized care plan is created
l Monthly two-part classes for patients and
family members
l One-on-one nutritional counseling as needed
l Follow up sessions to monitor progress and
provide training
l Group education and support programs
as needed
Our educational topics cover a wide range, such
as types of diabetes and how to control it, grocery
shopping and preparing diabetes-friendly meals,
and coping with the physical and emotional aspects
of diabetes.
Who leads the Program?
“I have had
diabetes for a
long time, but
no one had really
explained it to
me like this.”
“My doctor says
I now have my
diabetes under
control.”
“I felt like you
really cared that
I would succeed.”
All sessions are conducted by a Registered Nurse
and a Registered Dietitian with extensive training in
diabetes. Our Program is modeled after the American
Association of Diabetic Educators and the American
Diabetes Association.
Bonnie Button, RN
Kristi Williams, RD
Patient Educator &
Co-Coordinator
Clinical Nutrition
Manager &
Co-Coordinator
Where is the Program located?
One-on-one visits are provided at St. James Mercy
Hospital in Hornell (ground floor Nutrition office).
Group sessions are held in the Hospital’s Memorial
Conference Room (ground floor, adjacent to the
cafeteria).
Will my insurance cover the cost?
We will bill your insurance company for nutritional
counseling services, which are covered by some
but not all insurance plans. You should contact your
insurance provider before joining the Program. We
can also help verify coverage and/or provide financial
assistance to those who need it…call our Financial
Counseling Services at 607.324.8030.
How do I get started?
Simply ask your primary care provider for a referral
and have him or her fax it to 607.324.8239. Then one
of the Diabetes Program clinicians will call you to
schedule your initial assessment.
How do I find out more?
To see how the Diabetes Education Program can help
you and your family live a better quality of life, call
607.324.8900 or visit www.stjamesmercy.org.
Helping you and your family
live a better quality of life.
nutrition counseling…coping skills…information…support