July Partner Spotlight
Jun 29, 2012
Background
Maureen Sullivan-Tevault, R.N., C.E.N., C.D.E., is a long-time partner of the National
Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) and regularly participates in the Program’s promotional
activities. In addition to her health-related credentials, Maureen is also a stand
up comic. She marries her interest and expertise in the two fields in the online
radio show she co-hosts with her husband, Mike Tevault, R.N., called, The Health
and Humor Hour. The program uses light-hearted humor to raise awareness of important
health issues and to share critical health information. Maureen recently promoted
the NDEP on the program and actively engaged NDEP via social media as well.
Outreach and Promotions
In March, Maureen focused her program on Diabetes Alert Day. During the hour-long show, Maureen engaged her audience with key NDEP messages to raise awareness and educate viewers about diabetes, diabetes risk factors, steps people can take to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, and local and national diabetes resources. In supporting NDEP, Maureen promoted the Diabetes Risk Test, NDEP website, and NDEP Facebook page. NDEP’s public service announcements (PSAs) were also displayed on the radio set for online viewers to see. In addition to promoting NDEP resources, Maureen broadcasted an audio clip featuring an interview with NDEP Chair, Dr. John Buse, speaking about Diabetes Alert Day and the importance of knowing your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Maureen used social media to promote the NDEP and the diabetes-focused program on
her Twitter page.
To date, there have been more than 600 views to Maureen’s show
focusing on Diabetes Alert Day. To learn more about using online and social media
tools to promote your work with the NDEP, check out the Program’s
social media web page.
For more information about Maureen’s activities, email her at Maureen@MaureenSullivanRN.com.
