Community Diabetes Workshop

In February 2020, approximately 50 participants representing the Israeli health system and five Galilee community municipalities took part in a diabetes workshop, led by Dr. Sivan Spitzer-Shohat, Principal Investigator HEAL - Health Equity Advancement Lab and Head of Population Health Education at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine. The goal was to shed light on the Faculty's planning for a diabetes center.

Using design thinking methodology the participants each reviewed the diabetes patient pathway to discuss their pains and gains and current efforts to address diabetes. Afterwards, the groups convened to discuss possible solutions and areas for cooperation.  The workshop ended with group presentations to all participants. 

Dr. Spitzer-Shohat enthusiastically shared that "Positive feedback included shared sentiments by the participants, that the Faculty serves as a connecting force for all of the different actors in the Galilean health ecosystem."