City of hope diabetes research

 

Lions Clubs Diabetes Innovation Fund

PREVENTING A PANDEMIC   Globally, diabetes is one of the most challenging public health  issues of the century, with its occurrence expected to nearly double  over the next decade. It is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide.  Especially alarming is the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes. In  the United States, of the 30 million people who have diabetes, 90 to 95  percent have type 2.   

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City of hope family center

 

The Lions Clubs International Family Center at City of Hope

Join the campaign today and help create a lasting legacy of support  for patients and families whose loved ones are being treated at City of  Hope!

Guided by its philosophy of treating the whole patient, City of Hope  provides resources to address all patients’ needs, including those of  their family and loved ones who often take on the role of caregiver.  Located in the tranquil and verdant setting of Hope Village, the Family  Center offers a wide array of amenities for patients and their loved  ones during treatment, including:

  • A modern kitchen with updated appliances and full dishware, utensils, etc.
  • A lounge with flat-screen TVs, Wii, Playstations, etc.
  • Full bathrooms with showers
  • A computer room, open 7 days a week, with free computer use and internet access
  • A laundry room with four washers and dryers, free of charge
  • A multi-purpose space, where musicians, comedians and other  entertainers who visit the hospital can perform, which also serves as a  meeting place for patient support groups and classes such as yoga.

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