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DIABETES & OBESITY
The National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute
Pictured Above Left to Right, Standing: Jennifer Nix, RN; Debbie Clark, Clinical Research Manager; Joanne Levanway, Registered Dietitian; Traci Evans, NP-C; Marcie Lee, NP-C; Emily Foret, MBA; Director of Operations; Mistie Watkins, O ce Manager Seated: Mark D. Borchelt, MD, FACE; Stephen Farrow, MD, MBA-AEC, CPE, FACP
The National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute (NDORI) is a 501(c)
(3) non-pro t organization located on
the Mississippi Gulf Coast. NDORI’s three-part mission is focused on making a visible di erence in our state and region. First, we are committed to discovering a cure for diabetes and obesity. Second, we are building on our collaboration with Mississippi institutional, professional and community partners to develop and share exert local and national medical knowledge. Third, we are developing our community and economy by working with partners
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to graduate and attract more health professionals, and to attract the healthcare industry to our state and region to create infrastructure and jobs.
In our clinic, we use innovative and evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies combined with education for patients with diabetes and/or obesity. Our expert, multi-disciplinary sta individualizes care to t the needs of the patient. We are also actively working on research projects and clinical trials that target diabetes and obesity and related conditions.
We are here to help people take control of their health.
What We O er:
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Diabetes Prevention
Medical Nutrition Therapy Medical Weight Management Clinical Trials and Research
Call 228.831.8764 today to learn more about our services and visit our website. www.ndori.org.
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