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Welcome to the homepage for the ADCES Ohio Network!

This group represents and supports members and groups throughout our state.

We encourage you to look around, join in discussions and participate.Β 

Just use the links below to start networking with your peers.




Ohio Coordinating BodyΒ 
2026

CB President/Leader 2024: Ann Hornsby, MEd, RDN, LDN, CDCES, CLC
CB President-elect: OPEN

Secretary
: Cris Osborn, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC

Treasurer: Steve Zortman, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, CDCES
Past President: Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDCESΒ 

Grassroots Advocacy Leader: Cathy Rosenthal, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CDCES

Technology Co-Leader social media: Emma Majchrack, MS, RD, LD, CDCES

Technology Co-Leader website: Diana Dsouza, MSN, RN-BC, CDCES

Technology Co-Leader web/social media: Amy Ritter, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES

Education CE leader: Taylor Scott, RD, LDN, CDCES

Scholarships & Awards Committee Leader: Amy Poetker

Annual Conference Committee: Catherine McCormick, RDN, CDCESΒ 

Annual Conference Committee:Β Julie Shapero, RD, LDΒ 

Annual Conference Committee: Leslie Andrews, BSN, RN, MPA, CDCES

Membership Committee: Paula Bernard, BSN, RN, CDCES




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Please continue to scroll down for the "Latest Discussions" posts from the state and for information regarding your "Local Networking Groups (LNG)" including discussions and upcoming events. Be sure to subscribe to your LNG to stay up to date with events in your area and to network with local ADCES members.Β 

For questions or information on how to do this, please reach out to OH CB Technology Leader: Diana Dsouza viaΒ email ddino@sbcglobal.net.Β 

    Latest Discussions

    • As Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (CDCES), our role is about guiding patients in making meaningful, informed decisions, especially during holidays like the Fourth of July. Before the holiday, I like to share several tips with my patients that ...

    • Thank you to everyone who participated in ADCES Advocacy virtual Public Forum & Hill Day on June 25, 2026. Standing together to champion stronger policies for people living with diabetes was a powerful reminder of the impact our collective voice can ...

    • 🌟 June Member Spotlight: Josh Hamker 🌟 Please join us in recognizing Josh , our June Member of the Month and an Ohio ADCES Board Member! Josh serves as a Diabetes Educator at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and recently earned ...

    • The 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN guideline introduces a cohesive framework for Cardiovascular ‑ Kidney ‑ Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome, the first to outline its four progressive stages and underscore earlier prevention through integrated evaluation of obesity, hypertension, ...

    • Practical Implementation of Inhaled Insulin for Mealtime Management Date : Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Time : 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET This program reviews key updates from the 2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes, focusing on optimizing ...

    • Today I was reminded why I love this profession. A patient told me, "What made the difference wasn't the medication or the education, it was that someone finally listened". When a patient shares how our support changed their confidence in managing ...

    • 📢 Join us for a Dexcom Educational Speaker Program! Dexcom G7 15-Day & Latest Innovations: Technology Delivering Results 🎤 Presented by Dr. Jay Patel 📅 July 9, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Del Mar Columbus, Columbus, OH Learn about the ...

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      Tzield event on June 9

      We have a fantastic speaker program and dinner opportunity scheduled for June 9th. Please see the details below! RSVP to Lynne Hamilton Lynne.Hamilton@sanofi.com Hope to see you all there!! When: Tuesday June 9th, 2026, 6:00 pm Where: ...

    • I am the CDCES Manager for Perry Health, a remote diabetes self-management education company. We are looking for CDCES nurses and registered dietitians to provide care for our members. You will partner with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure members ...

    • Happy Friday! Huge shoutout to Cara Harris, DNP, APRN-CNP, CDCES from The Ohio State University Medical Center Endocrinology Department for her amazing work organizing the ADCES Expertise in Action banner, distributing conference pamphlets, and ...

    • 💙 Happy National Nurses Week! 💙 Shoutout to all the incredible nurses-especially our Diabetes Care & Education Specialists-who show up with compassion, skill, and heart every single day. You empower patients, transform outcomes, and truly make ...

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      Welcome Liz Curry!

      Please join us in welcoming our newest Ohio ADCES member-Liz Curry, MS, RD, LD Diabetes Coordinator at the Ohio Department of Health 🌟 Liz leads impactful, statewide diabetes prevention and management efforts-expanding access to healthy foods ...

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