World Diabetes Day Free Clinic
Held annually since the group’s inception; focuses on diabetes, its complications, treatment, and healthy eating discussions with a nutritionist.
Our history
“The Hanover Diabetes Support Group was established in April of 2010 by Dr. Clive McKenzie. He was concerned about the number of diabetic persons he encounters in his practice daily. More importantly, he was troubled by the ignorance that was displayed by most of his patients suffering from diabetes.”
The Hanover Diabetes Support Group is a non-profit group made up of community members who have diabetes or know someone who has the disease, united by an interest in learning more about diabetes treatment and prevention.
The Secretariat
The group opened its Secretariat so that it could conduct business independently, hold monthly meetings, and store group assets.
Registration and membership
The group is working toward formal registration as a non-profit non-governmental organization and has created identification cards for members, with the hope of offering benefits such as pharmacy discounts.
Leadership
- PresidentDr. Clive McKenzie
- Vice PresidentJuliet Murray
- SecretaryLyria Daley-Frater
- TreasurerDr. Clive McKenzie Jr
- Assistant TreasurerAnn-Marie Clark-Dias
- Public Relations OfficerPerronet Riley
- Assistant PROSelburn Dias
Our projects
Grade Six and Grade Ten Sensitization Programmes
School visits throughout the parish, including questionnaires, discussions about diabetes, and tests.
Lectures
Presentations in communities, schools, health centres, and other parish groups; specialists are sometimes invited.
Health Fairs
Education, pamphlet distribution, and testing where possible.
Adopt a Person Programme
Assistance for people unable to afford diabetes treatment and management, often through medication.
Partnerships
Collaboration with service organizations, including a three-year partnership with Lions United Football Club of New York to host a health fair offering medical services and gift packages.
Education Programme
Monthly education meetings in different communities, though these have become less frequent because some people are afraid to travel at night due to crime.
Monthly Meetings
Meetings to conduct group business and present topics related to diabetes.
Fundraising
- Walk-a-tons
- Jamaica NiteAn annual celebration of Jamaican culture, especially food and music.
“The Hanover Diabetes Support Group seeks to raise awareness which we believe is the first step in the fight against this disease. Through our various programs, we’ve increased the awareness of many about the disease, people are more knowledgeable and many have made strides to improve their lifestyles.”