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"The Better Health Learning Collaborative gives us a safe place to collaborate with practices from other health care systems and learn what works and what doesn't. "

‒ Nathan Beachy, MD

Check Your Health

Walking 10,000 to 12,000 steps a day can be nearly as good for your health as an hour of running or biking. So park farther away. Get off the bus a couple stops early. Take the stairs. Walk the dog.

Patient Stories

A Journey for Better Health

"I have a responsibility to deal with my disease. Doctors have a responsibility to give me all the information I need."...more

Learning to live with diabetes

The more you know about diabetes, the more you can help yourself....more


The Power to Take Control

“Thank God,” Lily recalled saying. “Of anything I could have had, this is the one thing I could control and keep on track.”...more

A Family Matter

Each day, he asks, “How are you feeling?” and “What are your blood sugars?”...more


It's all on me

“We make the choice to take control or let it have its way.”...more

Forging Partnerships

“It helps to have a partner who’s strong – not someone who feels sorry for you -- who helps you over the bumps, who praises you fo...more