St. Joseph Hospital recognized for diabetes care

NASHUA – The National Committee for Quality Assurance announced that the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Center at St. Joseph Hospital was recognized by the Diabetes Recognition Program for providing quality care to patients in Greater Nashua. To receive recognition, which is valid for three years, the center had to submit data that demonstrates performance that meets the program’s key diabetes care measures, which include eye exams, blood pressure tests, nutrition therapy and patient satisfaction. When people with diabetes receive quality care as outlined by these measures, they’re less likely to suffer complications such as heart attacks, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations. “NCQA’s Diabetes Recognition Program honors the vanguard, professionals using the best science to help patients cope with one of modern life’s most pervasive illnesses,” NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane said.