Hospital’s Clinical Team Will Present Tips for Prevention, Management of Disease
Carthage Area Hospital invites the public to attend an educational luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14, that will empower guests with information on the risks for diabetes, how those living with it can thrive, and tips to prevent the disease.
The free luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carthage Elks Lodge, 511 Fulton St. A complimentary lunch will be served. Email Lori Ashcroft, executive assistant, at lashcroft@cahny.org or call 315-519-5207 to reserve your seat today or register online at carthageareahospital.com/diabetes.
November is National Diabetes Month so individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country can bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Through proper education and training people with diabetes can thrive.
“Making healthier choices and knowing the risks for diabetes can make a huge difference in preventing the disease and living well with it,” said Carthage Area Hospital Nutrition Services Director Carly R. Draper, RD, CDN, CDE. Draper, a Certified Diabetes Educator, is one of four members of the hospital’s clinical team scheduled to speak during the event. She will outline steps to manage diet and proper nutrition while living well with diabetes.
Physician Assistant Elise Ingram, PA-C, a member of the hospital’s primary care provider team, will present an overview of the disease and tips to effectively manage it with your primary care provider. Clinical Pharmacist Christopher Bradley, PharmD, RPh, MBA, will discuss effective medication choices for Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes and Therapy Specialist William Blunden, PT, will talk about managing diabetes through physical therapy and exercise.
“We welcome all members of our communities to join us for an informative and potentially life-saving session about a disease that impacts the lives of many of our family members, colleagues and friends,” said Natalie Burnham, Carthage Area Hospital chief operating officer.
Carthage Area Hospital’s 2018 Community Engagement Series is a population health initiative aimed at educating residents in the hospital’s 83,000-person service area of Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. The series is presented as a public service to encourage residents to take an active role in their health. WWNY TV 7 and WNYF Fox 28 is a proud media sponsor of this year’s series.
Speaker information
Elise Ingram, PA-C — Primary Care Physician Assistant
Topic: General overview of the disease and steps to manage nutrition with diabetes
Bio: Elise Ingram is a nationally certified Physician Assistant who joined Carthage Area Hospital’s Primary Care team in July 2018. She graduated from the University of Rochester in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in cell biology and from Union College, Lincoln, Neb., in 2017 with a degree in physician assistant studies. She enjoys the wide scope of practice that working in primary care offers. Outside of practice, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, a captain in the U.S. Army at Fort Drum, and her bulldog, Dexter, running, and photography.
Carly R. Draper, RD, CDN, CDE — Director of Nutrition Services and Certified Diabetes Educator
Topic: Steps to manage diet and nutrition with diabetes
Bio: Carly R. Draper is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian / Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator who joined Carthage Area Hospital’s Clinical Nutrition team in 2009. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Food Science. She completed an internship at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Through her studies, and having lived in both urban and rural communities, she has developed a passion for nutrition education and improving the health and wellness of all patients. She lives in Watertown with her husband, Andrew, and two daughters.
Christopher Bradley, PharmD, RPh, MBA — Clinical Pharmacist
Topic: Effective medication choices for Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes
Bio: Dr. Christopher Bradley is the Clinical Pharmacist at Carthage Area Hospital. A Watertown native, he graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2010 and earned a MBA from Endicott College, Beverly, Mass., in 2012. While a pharmacy student, he trained extensively at Albany Medical Center in various units. He joined Carthage Area Hospital in 2015 and specializes in antibiotic therapy, medication reconciliation, provider/patient education and new treatment guidelines. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and their two corgis.
Bill Blunden, PT – Therapy Specialist
Topic: Managing diabetes through physical therapy and exercise
Bio: Bill Blunden is a Physical Therapist with the Carthage Therapy Services team. He is a Carthage native who graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Upon graduation, he joined the staff at Carthage Area Hospital as a Physical Therapist. In 1987, he joined the therapy staff at Lewis County General Hospital where he served as Director of Rehab until 2007. From 2007 to 2015, he worked for Kraft Foods in Lowville. He returned to the Therapy Services staff at Carthage Area Hospital in 2015 and specializes in industrial medicine and the rehabilitation of sports injuries. In his free time, he collects and restores antique fire trucks and raises a variety of small animals, including chickens and turkeys. He lives in Carthage with his wife, Barbara, and is the father of two grown sons.
About Carthage Area Hospital
Carthage Area Hospital was established as a not-for-profit rural community hospital in 1965. It operates today as a fully accredited 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, serving approximately 83,000 residents in Jefferson, northern Lewis and southern St. Lawrence counties. The hospital formed a clinical affiliation with Crouse Health, Syracuse, in 2017.
The hospital also operates a network of community-based clinics, including its Philadelphia Medical Center, Family Health Center, Pediatric Clinic and Women’s Way to Wellness and provides a range of specialty care, including general surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, urology, neurosurgical care, physical and occupational therapy and behavioral health.