Loma Linda University Health Drayson Center Preventive Care Clinic will focus on diabetes prevention and lifestyle issues at the upcoming 3rd annual LLU Health Symposium.
The two-day event, free and open to the public, is set for 7–9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Randall Amphitheater (adjacent to the Del E. Webb Memorial Library), 11072 Anderson St., Loma Linda.; and 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Loma Linda University Church, 11125 Campus St., Loma Linda.
Topics to be discussed and speakers at the symposium include
• “Diabetes and Stress” with Hildemar Dos Santos, MD, DrPH, LLU School of Public Health
• “Diabetes and Exercise” with Ronald Rea, DSc, LLU School of Allied Health Professions
• “Diabetes and Diet” with Maryellen Westerberg, DrPH, School of Public Health and School of Allied Health Professions; and
• “Diabetes and Supplements” with Hildemar Dos Santos MD, DrPH, LLU School of Public Health.
In 2012, more than 29 million children and adults in the United States, or 9.3 percent of the population, had diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.
For more information, call 909-651-5077.