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Goodman Diabetes Service In the News

First Goodman Health Expo a Big Success!
On Saturday, April 28, 2007, the first Goodman Diabetes Health Expo was held at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany.  145 enthusiastic people attended.  Evaluations were overwhelmingly positive, ranking the day as informative, fun, useful, and inspiring.  "This was the greatest thing!  I think the information that was given was truly life changing." "I thoroughly enjoyed this program of positive thought and actions and so much fun." "The fair was terrific; keep up the great work!"  We do intend to "keep it up"; mark your calendar.
Next year's fair will be held Saturday April 26, 2008.

Eighth Goodman Professional Symposium Held April 27, 2007
The eighth annual Goodman Symposium drew a crowd of over 250 physicians and other health care providers this year.  Participants again evaluated the conference highly positively.
Next year's symposium will be held on Friday April 25, 2008.

Dr. Sara Clark joins the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
A story about Dr. Sara Clark joining the Division was included in Albany Med Today in April 2007.  Click here for photo and story. 

Dr. James Desemone Named Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Jim Desemone was named Distinguished Alumnus by Grand Island High School, Grand Island, NY in March 2007. 

Article by Dr. Shannon Rivers published in Endocrine Practice
Dr. Shannon Rivers had an article published in the journal, Endocrine Practice in January/February 2007 on lipid-lowering therapy in patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

"Sugar Strikes" Bowling Team Raises Funds for the Children's Hospital


Former Division member Mary Anne Lord and current members Teri Hutson-Mulligan, RD, Dr. Dan Lee, Mary Galea, and Manjula Salgam bowled in the Albany Med Bowl-a-thon.  Click here for photo.

Educator Kathryn Godley in Hong Kong

Kathryn Godley spent ten days in Hong Kong in September 2006 as a visiting professor in diabetes.  Click here for photo and story.

Dr. Matthew Leinung Raises HIs Voice
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to see a photo of Dr. Matthew Leinung, Division Head and a member of the Albany Medical Center Chorale, performing in a holiday concert at the medical center.  Dr. Leinung is on the far left side of the photo.

Dr. Jim Desemone Moves to In-Patient Diabetes Management

In April 2006, Dr. Jim Desemone assumed a new role as diabetes hospitalist at Albany Medical Center.  AMC Today profiled Dr. Desemone and also included a story on the new initiative to improve care for in-patients with diabetes.  Click here for photo and articles.

AMC Tour de Cure Team raises over $11,000 for the American Diabetes Association
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to see a photo of the 2006 AMC team, led by captain Jim Desemone.