The Diabetes Association Inc., a program of  People, Incorporated celebrated World Diabetes Day at their program headquarters, 170 Pleasant Street, on November 14, 2012. Mayor William Flanagan proclaimed the Day in Fall River to an assembled group from a number of PI's programs. Citing his own family experience with diabetes, the Mayor praised the Association for providing education and direct services to hundreds of people within the City who either have diabetes or who are at risk of developing it. Representatives of a number of agencies and vendors were on hand to provide information about their services, and Adult Services Coordinator John Quintas demonstrated how to make a healthy fruit smoothie for the assembled guests. Click here for a short video. For more information, contact John Quintas at (508) 679-5233.

(Top row, left and right) Laurie Lopes of Sanofi and Lisa Gomes of Medtronic chat at their display tables. (Top row, center) Carmen Salvador of the Adult Foster Care Program and registered nurse Jessica Polano chat with Pamela O'Neill, Vice President of Communications at People, Incorporated. (Top row) Thailia of Network Health talks with Richard Upchurch. (Middle row) Jenny DiBlasi, Vice President of Community Child and Family Services, introduces Mayor William Flanagan who proclaims World Diabetes Day in Fall River. (Bottom row, left) Terri Bernier of Fellowship Health Resources talks with Mary Jane Wood and Joanne Dearden. (Bottom row, center) Elizabete Rodrigues, RN, for the Diabetes Association, checks blood pressures. (Bottom row, right) Participants watch as Adult Services Coordinator John Quintas makes a fruit smoothie.