Diabetes Community Center celebrates 10 years

LUMBERTON -  The Diabetes Community Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, is hosting a celebration to commemorate its 10th anniversary and World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 12 from 5 pm. to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 4300 Fayetteville Rd. in Lumberton. 

The public is invited to the open house celebration, which will include refreshments; guided tours of the facility; information on diabetes education, equipment and services; and waivers for individuals with diabetes who are interested in returning to the center for a free eye disease screen.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., a panel of speakers will discuss the center’s history which dates back to January 25, 1999, when the program was initially funded through a grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust.

For more information about the event or the services available at the Diabetes Community Center, call 910-618-0655.