Joslin Diabetes Center's Upgraded Website Offers Improved Access

BOSTON, Nov 14, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Joslin Diabetes Center, the world's preeminent diabetes research and clinical care organization, has completed a major overhaul of its website, to provide more easily accessible information and interactions for patients, researchers, healthcare professionals and the public.

"Today we're commemorating World Diabetes Day by re-launching the Joslin.org website," said Michael Sullivan, Senior Vice President for Development and Communications. "The new site makes it easier to find information about diabetes management, the clinical and educational services that Joslin offers, and news about our world-class research on diabetes." "The site is built on a new technical infrastructure that offers a solid foundation for the wide variety of information on the site," said Ed Charbonneau, Chief Information Officer.

"We've added new content to the site, including enhancements to Joslin's well-known online collection of diabetes management tips, plus a video virtual tour highlighting current work in our research and clinical programs," added Jeffrey Bright, Director of Marketing Communications.

Joslin Diabetes Center is the world's preeminent diabetes research and clinical care organization. Joslin is dedicated to ensuring people with diabetes live long, healthy lives and offers real hope and progress toward diabetes prevention and a cure for the disease. Founded in 1898 by Elliott P. Joslin, M.D., Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

For more information about Joslin, visit www.joslin.org or call 1-800-JOSLIN-1.

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