Friday, March 6, 2026 8:30 AM-12:45 PM

Potential CEUs 3.75

Session 1 Promoting Brain Health: Diabetes, U.S. POINTER, and the Public Health Imperative

Matthew Baumgart, Senior Vice President, Health Policy, Alzheimer’s Association

           Session 2 The Hidden Connection: Diabetes and Hearing Loss – A Call to Integrated Care           

          Dr. Norm Dawson, BUS, BS, DC

           Session 3 Diabetes & Healthy Aging: Promoting Healthy Behaviors and Independence at Every Age

          Melanie Duran, Diabetes Specialist, DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES

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Session Three

Friday, December 5, 2025 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Potential CEUs 3.5

Lifestyle Medicine Part Two

Plan to attend two Trainings on the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to learn how to implement them in your career. Part One on September 26 and Part Two on December 5.

Session 1 Session 1 WEAVE: Heart Health and Nutrition for Life

            Erik Kakuska, BA – Anthony Saavedra II, CHW – SanJuana Garcia, CHW

Session 2 Energizing New Mexico: Transforming Wellness Through Movement

            Cassandra Vanderpool, MS, RDN, LD – Dianne Christensen, MS

           Session 3 Restorative Sleep: Energizing and Restoring the Body for People Living with Diabetes

            David Earl, MD, PharmD

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HHNL Flyer

FNCH Food Resource Map English

FNCH Food Resource Map Spanish

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Session Three

Friday, September 26, 2025 8:30 AM-12:15 PM

Potential CEUs 3.25

Lifestyle Medicine Part One

Plan to attend two Trainings on the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to learn how to implement them in your career. Part One on September 26 and Part Two on December 5.

Session 1 Lifestyle Medicine and Diabetes: An Introduction

Session 1 Why Social Engagement Matters and How it Relates to Loneliness and Isolation

                               Sue Perry, PhD LPCC

Session 2 Haiku Mind: A Creative Tool for Stress Management and Mind-Body Connection

             Sophie Peterson MD, FACOG, OBGYN

Session 3 Lifestyle Medicine for Preventing and Managing Type 2 Diabetes

            Frederick Miller, MD, MPH, Dipl ACLM

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Handout – UCLA Three Item Loneliness Scale

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Handout – Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine

Friday, June 13, 2025 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Potential CEUs 3.5

Session 1 Weight Loss Medications in the Clinic Setting

Joseph Martinez PharmD, PhC, BCACP

Session 2 Healthy Cooking for One: Meal Prep for Success Using the Freezer!

  Bailey Compton MS, RDN, LD

Session 3 Mastering Weight Loss with GLP-1: Effective Strategies for Long-Term Success

 Dianne Christensen, MS NMCEP and Amber Bension, MBA

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Recording Summary The meeting focused on weight management strategies, particularly the use of GLP-1 medications, and included presentations on their mechanisms, benefits, and potential side effects. Experts discussed various weight loss medications, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that includes behavior change, nutritional guidance, and physical activity. The session also covered practical tips for meal prep and healthy cooking, as well as strategies for long-term weight maintenance and behavior change.

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Recipes

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Potencializando la salud con diabetes: Inovaciones Tecnológicas para una mejor gestión (virtual por Zoom)

Friday, March 7, 2025 8:30-11:45 AM

Entrenamiento Virtual, Viernes, Marzo 7, 2025 De 8:30 a 11:45 AM

Potential CEUs 2.75 CEU potenciales 2.75

Session 1 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Sesión 1: Monitoreo continuo de glucosa

Dee Romine, RN, RDN, CDCES, MSN, MS, MBA

Session 2 Expanding Access in New Mexico to Diabetes Care and Support Using Technology

Sesión 2: Ampliación del acceso a la atención y el apoyo para la diabetes en Nuevo México Uso de la tecnología

  Sarah Zalud-Cerrato MBA MPH, Yvette Garcia, Ashley Dunworth MS, RD, CDCES, Lauren Carreon MPH

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Session 1 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Session 2 Expanding Access in New Mexico to Diabetes Care and Support Using Technology