DFD Russell Medical Center recognized for diabetes prevention efforts

LEEDS — Exceeding the national benchmark, DFD Russell Medical Center has been recognized as a “Diabetes Prevention and Management Leader” by the Health Resources and Services Administration health center program. The award recognizes health centers across the United States who have demonstrated delivery of high-quality diabetes care.

“We are thrilled to be recognized for this prestigious award,” said DFD Russell CEO Laurie Kane-Lewis. “DFD strives to exceed the healthcare needs of our patients and is committed to providing exceptional preventative care for diabetes and other chronic diseases.”
To qualify for the award, DFD Russell Medical Center had to exceed the following national benchmarks for all of the clinical quality measures in the Uniform Data System reports — uncontrolled diabetes, adult weight BMI and follow up, and child/adolescent weight screening and counseling.
The award is part of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s commitment to support public health priorities and the health center program’s focus on obesity and diabetes quality improvement. DFD Russell Medical Center was one of two award recipients in Maine.