Successful National Diabetes Alert Day Events at AdventHealth Manchester

AdventHealth Manchester is happy to announce the successful completion of our National Diabetes Alert Day event held on March 25, 2025. The event, which took place in the AdventHealth Primary Care Clinic lobby, was a resounding success, with 11 screenings completed and numerous community members benefiting from the valuable information and resources provided. 

The event featured free biometric screenings and engaging diabetes education sessions for all attendees. Our dedicated diabetes management team was on hand to answer questions, provide personalized advice, and schedule follow-up appointments for those in need. 

Key participants from AdventHealth included: 

• April Couch, APRN: Provided expert consultations 
• Derrick Herron, Pharm.D: Assisted with biometric screenings and patient education 
• Kayla Baker, RN: Assisted with educational sessions and patient support 
• Jacob Wright, RN: Helped with event coordination and logistics 
• Kelly Gray – AdventHealth Nutritionist: Assisted with educational sessions

We also had our community partner: Tammy Pennington of the Cumberland Valley District Health Department assisting with educational sessions.

"We are incredibly proud of the turnout and the positive impact this event had on our community," said Crystal Day, Marketing Director at AdventHealth Manchester. "Our goal was to raise awareness about diabetes and provide our community with the tools and knowledge they need to manage and prevent this condition." 

The event not only provided essential health screenings but also fostered a sense of community and support. Attendees left with a better understanding of diabetes management and prevention, as well as the confidence to take control of their health. 

In addition to the successful event at AdventHealth Primary Care Clinic, a second event was held at AdventHealth Clinic Corbin from 4-6pm. This event also focused on diabetes awareness and management, with 2 biometric screenings and educational sessions completed.

Key participants at the Corbin event included: 

• Megan Kunkel, APRN: Certified Diabetic Educator
• Sheila Asher: Assisted with patient support
• Jason Creech: Assisted with event coordination and logistics 
• Jonathan Owens: Assisted with biometric screenings
• Ashley Adkins, RN: Assisted with biometric screenings and patient support 

AdventHealth Manchester remains committed to promoting health and wellness in our community. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future and continuing to support our community members in their health journeys. 

For more information about our upcoming events and health initiatives, please visit AdventHealthManchester.com.