ADA's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Description:
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, education and advocacy.

In Hawaii ADA provides:

Diabetes Family Retreat for Children with Diabetes & their families

Diabetes & You, a 4th Grade Prevention Curriculum for schools

Advocacy, including workplace and school based

Information and Referral (resource center on premises)

Wizdom Kits for newly diagnosed families

Patient Education

Professional Education

Corporate Wellness Programs

Health Fairs and Community Information Programs

School Walk Program

Volunteer opportunities

History:
Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the district of Columbia. ADA has been in the Hawaii market for over 25 years. ADA has a history of providing services throughout Hawaii, and the pacific rim.

Contact people:

Majken Mechling, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Shawnette Akim, Associate Manager, (phone), (email) Leila Pleasant, Market Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (808) 947-5978

Address:

1500 S. Beretania St. Suite 111 Honolulu, HI 96826 (See a map)

Web Site: http://diabetes.org

Directions:

ADA is located between the Mormon Church and Foodland on South Beretania. Coming off Punahou Street you will see the Punahou Spa on the corner, followed by the Mormon Church, then a 4 story office building, which is right. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Foodland on Beretania St., 2 minute walk