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Our team includes six educators and two secretaries that are bilingual in English and Spanish. Our education staff has over 72 years of combined experience in diabetes education. Our core educators are Certified Diabetes Educators.
Here we are:
Ann Kuns, MSN, RN, CNS, CDE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Diabetes Educator
Program Coordinator
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Biola University
Masters of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Advanced training in Diabetes & Pregnancy, Sweet Success (California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program)
"I have been providing diabetes education for over 24 years. I went into nursing to help people. Teaching people with diabetes how to take care of themselves and stay healthy has fulfilled this dream for me."
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Tammy Yamashita, MS, MFT, CDE
Bachelors and Masters degrees in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton
Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist
Certified Diabetes Educator
Teaching Credential
Advanced training in Diabetes & Pregnancy, Sweet Success (California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program)
Support Group Leader
“I have been working with individuals with diabetes for over 14 years and find it very rewarding. Making lifestyle changes can be difficult, maintaining them can be even harder. Understanding and managing stress can make the changes easier. Our team has the ability and desire to help you manage your diabetes successfully. Don’t wait, start now!”
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Jill Vago, BS, RD, CDE
Bilingual Registered Dietitian
Certified Diabetes Educator
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition, California State University at Los Angeles, Coordinated Undergraduate Dietetics Program
Advanced training in Diabetes & Pregnancy, Sweet Success (California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program)
“I have been a diabetes educator for over 16 years. Diabetes is a complex disease and helping people learn better eating habits to achieve good blood sugars is very rewarding.”
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Sandy Ramirez, RN
Bilingual Registered Nurse
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Attended San Antonio College, RN program nearly 20 years ago. Advanced training in Diabetes & Pregnancy, Sweet Success (California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program)
“I have been a diabetes educator for over 14 years. After seeing so many patients with severe complications, like amputations, blindness and dialysis related to uncontrolled diabetes, I decided that I wanted to help people learn more about diabetes to prevent or delay these problems”.
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Claudia Vasquez, MS, IMFT
Bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Masters of Science from Cal State University, Los Angeles
Advanced training in Diabetes & Pregnancy, Sweet Success (California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program)
“I have had the pleasure of counseling our patients with diabetes for 1 1/2 years. It has
always been a priority for me to help people understand how stress affects us emotionally
and physically and to assist them in learning new techniques so that they can live happier
and healthier lives”.
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Joy Hass, BS, RD
Bilingual Clinical Dietitian
Undergraduate studies-California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition
Dietetic Internship-PHFE WIC Program
Advanced training in Diabetes & Pregnancy, Sweet Success (California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program)
Work Experience: 5 Years as a Public Health Nutritionist for the PHFE WIC Program
2 Years as an Outpatient Dietitian for Foothill Presbyterian Hospital.
"Eating healthy involves more than putting a combination of foods on a plate. It involves
working with behaviors and being open to new things. Working here at the diabetes center has given me the opportunity to do just that. I really enjoy teaching and coaching people into healthier lifestyles and eating habits. There is nothing better than to see someone return to us with better blood sugar readings, trimmer waist lines and brighter smiles."
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Jackie Mendez
Secretary
"Just Call! I will be more than happy to help you!"
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Abby Paniagua
Secretary
"Meeting your needs is my priority! I will be glad to help you with kindness and a smile, in either English or Spanish."
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| Contact Information |
Citrus Valley Medical Center - Queen of the Valley Campus
1115 South Sunset Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: 626/962-4011
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital -Foothill Education Center
427 West Carroll Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741
Phone: 626/963-8411
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