On September 17 the Endocrine Society helped sponsor the 3rd annual “Rally for Medical Research Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. The event proved to be an extraordinary day on Capitol Hill with nearly 300 people from more than 120 different organizations coming together, from 40 states, plus Washington D.C. to visit House and Senate offices...
Author: Mark Newman
Society Publishes Resource Featuring Latest Diabetes Statistics
The Endocrine Society’s new resource compiles the latest statistics and data on diabetes, a condition that affects more than 29 million people nationwide. The diabetes chapter of the Society’s Endocrine Facts and Figures report examines how many people are affected by various types of diabetes, as well as the costs of treating them. The resource...
Council Approves Goals for Engaging the Next Generation of Endocrinologists
The Next Generation Task Force (NGTF) report, which was approved by Council on March 3, presented strategies that will be important for the Society to adopt in its efforts to empower and support the next generation of endocrinologists. The Trainee and Career Development Core Committee (TCDCC) has taken the lead to oversee the implementation and...
The Hormone Health Network’s Menopause Map™ My Personal Path magazine is the 2015 Silver Award Recipient of the Best Consumer Magazine from the National Health Information Awards program which honors high-quality consumer health information. “This award honors the hard work and dedication of the members of the Hormone Health Network Committee who worked so diligently...
HHN’s Cheretta Clerkley Receives USAE’s Forty Under 40 Award
Cheretta A. Clerkley, MBA, CASE, CME, director, Hormone Health Network (HHN), has been selected as an honoree for USAE’s and Association Forum of Chicagoland’s Forty Under 40 Awards. The award recognizes association and non-profit professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated high-potential for leadership roles in the association management profession. Many high-caliber applicants...
As the Endocrine Society realigns various departments, a variety of staff changes have taken place throughout the organization. Several new employees have come on board in the last few weeks, demonstrating the Society’s remarkable growth in a variety of departments and initiatives. Michelle Klinke joined the Society in August as the new director, Education. Michelle...
Society Prompts United Healthcare Coverage of Low Threshold Suspend Devices
In response to advocacy efforts of the Endocrine Society and other organizations concerned with the care of patients with diabetes, United Healthcare has decided to provide coverage for low threshold suspend insulin pump systems, the first devices to be classified as artificial pancreas technology, effective May 1, 2015. The Endocrine Society had urged United Healthcare...
Endocrine Society — IPEN Guide on EDCs Now Available in Spanish
Last December the Endocrine Society and IPEN, a leading global network of 700 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working to establish and implement safe chemicals policies and practices, collaborated on the publication of Introduction to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs): A Guide for Public Interest Organizations and Policy Makers. The purpose of the Guide is to raise global awareness...
