Joslin Diabetes Center

Dr. Liz Halprin from Joslin Diabetes Center shares key insights on diabetes prevention in the latest The New York Times article. Learn practical tips for managing blood sugar and reducing your risk. Read more?? https://lnkd.in/e8RnYcRh

Today, we recognize Research Administration Staff at Joslin Diabetes Center and across Beth Israel Lahey Health, who facilitate the development of world-class innovative research by providing a grant support infrastructure and partner with investigators to ensure responsible stewardship of sponsored funds. Interested in joining our team? Click the link below?? https://bit.ly/3rwg5Ek

BILH Pharmacy is excited to introduce its new MyBILH Pharmacy app! Now you can easily manage all your BILH prescriptions in one place – for you and your family – while saving time and money. We can ship your medications to you free of charge, saving you a trip to your local pharmacy. Click the link below to download the MyBILH Pharmacy app and experience the difference today! bilh.org/pharmacyapp

Drs. Paolo S. Silva and Lloyd Paul Aiello of Joslin Diabetes Center weigh in on the findings of a study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM Group) that showed a generic oral cholesterol drug slowed progression of diabetic retinopathy, which may offer people with diabetes a cheap, early, non-invasive alternative to current therapies. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/eiC-qBWK

Celebrating an incredible milestone! In July, we honored 90-year-old Dan, who has successfully lived with Type 1 diabetes for 85 years. This is only the 5th 85-year medal ever awarded by Joslin Diabetes Center.

Join us in helping heal communities through conversation. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, shedding light on the unique?mental health?challenges that?racial?and?ethnic minorities?in the United States experience. Sign up for a free Mental Health First Aid training near you and learn how to support those around you. Register at https://tiny.cc/bilh-mhfa and download the info sheet for more information.

Congratulations to Joslin Diabetes Center Principal Investigators Drs. Susan Bonner-Weir, Laurie Goodyear, Jean Schaffer and Yu-Hua Tseng for being named to the 2024 WIELD Trailblazers: Women Sharping Diabetes and Metabolism Research and Care list! Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/e8mBq4dp

Help us improve the health of our community! Beth Israel Lahey Health and its member hospitals are doing a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn about the issues affecting people in our communities. This anonymous 15-minute survey will help us understand what you think about quality of life and available resources so we can improve patient care and community services. The survey is available in multiple languages. Take the survey by November 1 for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card ?? https://lnkd.in/e42UyUMt Learn more about the assessment ?? https://bilh.org/chna

Beth Israel Lahey Health locations are open and providing patient care. Please arrive as scheduled for any appointments unless you hear from a member of your care team. Our teams are working to resolve the impacts of a global technology outage and there may be delays. We appreciate your patience.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning today July 15 through Wednesday, July 17, due to the extreme heat. Stay cool and safe by following our heat safety tips below.?? For more information from the City of Boston, including cooling center information, click the link below ?? https://lnkd.in/eGg2mWNm