¡Vida Latina!

Because of the high incidence rate for diabetes among the Latino population (two to four times that of non-Latino Caucasians), CCS Medical has a special Latino program called "¡Vida Latina!" to address this group and the early onset of diabetes that often occurs.

Designed to be culturally relevant, "¡Vida Latina!" reaches out to the Spanish-speaking community through:

• A Spanish Specialty Team that has a bilingual staff of 12, who come from five Latino countries
• A dedicated Spanish toll-free number 1.800.842.6021
• Certified Diabetes Educators who can assess patients, along with their backgrounds, including their cultural beliefs, influences and lifestyle.
• Written correspondence in Spanish adapted to the dialect of the patient
• "One-call Resolution" to assist patients with all their needs, including diabetes, pharmacy, insulin pump, and billing.
• Numerous educational resources in Spanish, including a Diabetes Education Guide, diabetes nutrition placements and carb counting handouts.

For more information about this program, please email clinicalservices@ccsmed.com.