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| Kickoff Celebration 10/27/03 |
The Minnesota Diabetes Plan 2010 Kickoff Celebration was held on Monday, October 27, 2003 at Minnesota’s historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. To recognize the importance of the Plan and the issues it addresses, Governor Pawlenty declared October 27, 2003 “Diabetes Call to Action Day in Minnesota” click here to read the Governor’s Proclamation [PDF/1 page/11Kb]. Nearly 200 members of the Minnesota diabetes community attended, despite an early showing of winter weather. Among those represented were legislators, business people, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, diabetes educators, public health professionals Minnesota’s diverse communities and people with diabetes. Attendees had the opportunity to network and visit with exhibitors representing over 20 different diabetes-related organizations in Minnesota. The Kickoff included presentations on the development and implementation of the Minnesota Diabetes Plan 2010 from local and national experts. Two important ceremonies highlighted leadership in the diabetes community. A dedication ceremony honored the late Dr. Bruce Zimmerman, a founding member of the Minnesota Diabetes Steering Committee and an internationally known innovator in diabetes care. In addition, thirteen members of the Minnesota diabetes community stepped forward to become Diabetes Plan Champions and, in doing so, motivated many others to endorse the Plan. The Minnesota Diabetes Program of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Diabetes Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who attended for helping to make the Minnesota Diabetes Plan 2010 Kickoff Celebration a success!
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