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Published on December 12, 2024
RUTLAND, VT – The Vermont Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (VTADCES) annually recognizes a diabetes educator who has made a special contribution to diabetes education through dedication and innovation in the daily practice of patient care. The 2024 recipient of the Vermont Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year Award is Donna Hunt, RD, CDCES, Rutland Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
Donna’s award was presented to her at the Vermont Chapter’s ADCES Annual Meeting in Stowe in early November. Dr. Philip Lapp, from the Rutland Diabetes and Endocrinology Center worked with Donna for nearly thirty years. In a letter read to Donna at the award ceremony, Dr. Lapp, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Rutland Regional, praised Donna’s important contributions to the daily practice of patient care through her dedication and innovation.
“Your genuine kindness, caring, and respect for everyone you interact with has fostered deep and lasting connections with countless patients and their families,” said Dr. Lapp. “You have been a role model for all of us; always warm, smiling and upbeat, meeting patients wherever they are at to find meaningful personal goals which help them improve their quality of life.”
Donna’s work in the field of diabetes education has helped thousands of patients and she is considered a role model among her peers. Noted were Donna’s contributions to the Rutland Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, the Rutland region, and the state of Vermont through her work in the field of diabetes education. Her work will continue to have a meaningful and lasting impact on diabetes care and education.
Photo caption: Donna Hunt, RD, CDCES, left, poses with Marty Irons, RPh, CDCES, center and Robin Meyers, DNP, right, at the 2024 Vermont Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Conference.
Certified by the American Diabetes Association, the Rutland Diabetes and Endocrinology Center provides advanced, comprehensive diabetes care in a warm and supportive environment. The practice team is comprised of four diabetes and endocrinology providers supported by a well-rounded expert team of nurses, technicians and other support staff. They take a team approach to care and work with patients’ primary care physicians to treat diabetes and prevent serious complications associated with the condition. They encourage every patient to take an active role in their care by participating in the center’s self-management and support programs.
ADCES is an interdisciplinary professional membership organization dedicated to improving prediabetes, diabetes and cardiometabolic care through innovative education, management and support. With more than 12,000 professional members including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and others, ADCES has a vast network of practitioners working to optimize care and reduce complications. ADCES supports an integrated care model that lowers the cost of care, improves experiences, and helps its members lead so that better outcomes will follow.
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Rutland Regional Medical Center is the largest community hospital in Vermont and is supported by a medical staff of 340 physicians and advanced practice providers trained in 41 specialty areas. The 145-bed hospital is supported by approximately 1,700 employees. With a strong patient-centered focus, consistent quality performance, Magnet® Nursing Recognition, and award-winning care, Rutland Regional remains dedicated to improving the health of families and individuals throughout portions of southern and central Vermont and communities in eastern New York State with preventative, diagnostic, acute and rehabilitative services.
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