$5 million gift establishes Fred A. Lennon Center for Diabetes Care, Research, and Education
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The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust, whose philanthropic support over nearly two decades has helped Cleveland Clinic build an exceptional diabetes program, has made a commitment to establish the Lennon Center for Diabetes Care, Research, and Education at Cleveland Clinic.
Initiatives supported by the $5 million gift include: enhanced care coordination for patients with diabetes; system-wide diabetes education and outreach through classes and the distribution of self-care guides; and funding to help educate and train the next generation of endocrinologists.
Although diabetes is highly treatable, the disease significantly increases the potential for long-term complications. However, these risks are lessened when patients have the right care and knowledge.
“Research repeatedly demonstrates that rigid control of a person’s blood sugar, which can be accomplished through educational self-management programs in addition to medication, drastically reduces the incidence of severe and costly complications,” said James B. Young, M.D., chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute.
With the formation of the Lennon Center for Diabetes Care, Research, and Education, all diabetes care, research and education initiatives across the entire Cleveland Clinic health system will be named in honor of the Lennon Charitable Trust.
Cleveland Clinic’s diabetes and endocrinology specialties are ranked No. 3 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2016-2017 Best Hospitals.”
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