Page 58 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch AN ADVISOR WHO HELPS YOU PLAN FOR May 3, 2013 THE FUTURE. YOURS. YOUR KIDS. THEIR KIDS. With our innovative trust solutions, a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor can help you protect your assets now - and leave a legacy for the future. Contact a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor for more information. Christine M. Selzer, CFP® Vice President Wealth Management Advisor Brian L. Selzer, CRPC®, CSNA® Senior Financial Advisor Melanie S. Konoski Client Associate Merrill Lynch 11724 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 (410) 213-8521 http://fa.ml.com/brian_selzer Business And Real Estate News Program Earns Certificate BERLIN – The American Diabetes Association recently awarded Atlantic General Hospital the prestigious Education Recognition Certificate for its quality diabetes self-management program. The staff at the Diabetes Outpatient Education Program has helped more than 1,400 people with diabetes learn how to better manage their disease over the years, empowering them to stave off debilitating and life-threatening conditions like heart disease, blindness, and stroke. The program was originally launched in 2005 to address an overwhelming community need for this kind of education and received formal recognition from the American Diabetes Association in 2008 for providing quality diabetes self-management education. That prestigious Education Recognition Certificate has just been renewed. The need is still there. Nearly 14 percent of Worcester County residents suffer from diabetes, about double the national average. “It’s crucial that people understand the benefits and how to monitor their blood sugar, how to eat properly, and how to manage their medications,” said Darlene Jameson, a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and the program’s new coordinator. “We can help set goals for improvement and educate them about all the aspects of self-care that will keep them healthier.” That leads to a better quality of life and fewer medical bills. But, individuals need to utilize the program. Many aren’t aware that they have diabetes or and those who do may not know about the hospital’s diabetes education services. With the implementation this past year of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model in Atlantic General Health System, the hospital’s network of primary care physician offices, more patients are being connected with diabetes education. The PCMH care coordinators work with the primary care physician, the patient, any specialists, and support services like the Diabetes Outpatient Education Program to help coordinate all aspects of care so that a holistic approach is taken to improve a patient’s overall health. “The medical home team has been a fantastic resource for patients who need our services,” said Jameson, who has been with the diabetes program since 2008. “But, we are here for all individuals in the community who need diabetes education.” Topics covered during the education sessions include blood glucose monitoring, physical activiJoel Maher, center, of Coldwell Banker Residential Broker and a Board member of Coastal Association of Realtors, was one of 18 graduates from the Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) 13th Annual Leadership Academy honored at ceremonies recently held in Annapolis. 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