The Diabetes Center for the Health System in Northwest Texas is raising awareness
The Northwest Texas Healthcare System Diabetes Center, recognized by the American Diabetes Association, will host a series of educational lectures to celebrate “Diabetes Management Over the Last 100 Years,” according to a press release.
During this month’s awareness raising, Amanda Ast, MS, RD / LD Diabetes Educator, will discuss effective information and the latest research for healthcare professionals. Ast will also continue their monthly Living With Diabetes courses for people diagnosed with diabetes who want to learn more about how to cope with life with diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of the people who died from COVID-19 lived with diabetes. It’s important to learn more because more than one in ten Americans live with diabetes, according to the press release. NWTHS provides resources for healthcare professionals and patients, including nutritional counseling and personalized diabetes education. More information is available at www.nwths.com.
Cooper Wellness Strategies is hiring the General Manager of the Downtown Athletic Club
Cooper Wellness Strategies announces the addition of Paul Wright as general manager of the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC) in Amarillo, operated by Cooper Aerobics, according to a press release.
He will lead operations and on-site programs at the 45,000-square-foot, full-service DAC fitness facility, including loyalty programs, CooperFit cardiovascular fitness assessments, and Cooper® Tracks customized exercise and instruction programs.
Paul Wright
“We are excited to have Paul Wright on our team,” said Margaret Hodge, owner and president of DAC. “Paul has more than four decades of strong credentials with a proven leadership position as the GM of two upscale fitness facilities and a passion for the health and fitness industry.”
Prior to joining Cooper, Wright worked for the state of California as a health and safety analyst, evaluating and implementing health, safety and wellness programs for the Injury and Disease Prevention Program. His over 40 years of experience in the health and fitness industry includes leading business development and providing health and wellness solutions in a variety of roles. That included 30 years of business development focus for Savvy Health Solutions, a company he founded to develop programming strategies for companies and offer their employees wellness opportunities in the workplace.
“Joining the Downtown Athletic Club gives me a unique opportunity to broaden Cooper’s purpose of improving the quality of life and people’s lives through prevention at this fitness facility,” said Wright. “In my new role as DAC supervisor, I look forward to delivering the best membership experience to our members.” Wright enjoys training, playing golf, and volunteering at his church. He looks forward to making Amarillo at home with his wife Susan.
This article originally appeared in Amarillo Globe News: Business Lakes Northwest Texas Healthcare System Diabetes Center
