Waukon Lions Club Donates to Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education Program

The Waukon Lions Club has once again shown their commitment to community health by donating funds to the Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education program.

The contribution will help expand resources for patients living with diabetes, offering them greater access to educational materials, continuous glucose monitoring supplies, support classes, and one-on-one guidance from certified diabetes educators.

“Managing diabetes takes knowledge and support, and this donation will help us provide both,” said Angie Mettille, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), who expressed gratitude for the Lions Club’s generosity. “We are proud to partner with community organizations that care so deeply about improving the health of our neighbors.”

The Lions Club, well known for its long-standing mission to serve local needs, has supported a wide range of initiatives, from vision care to health education. This latest donation underscores their commitment to addressing chronic health conditions affecting many families in the region.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education program offers ongoing support for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes as well as those seeking to improve long-term management of the condition. The program emphasizes nutrition, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle strategies designed to promote better health outcomes.

For more information about the Diabetes Education program, contact Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.