UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital Kehl Diabetes Center

UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital Kehl Diabetes Center is a hospital in Dubuque, IA, specializing in diabetes care. The center serves patients throughout the Dubuque area, providing compassionate care and acting as a partner in health for individuals at various stages of life. The facility offers a variety of classes, programs, and support groups designed to help patients take control of their condition. Its program is certified by the State of Iowa Department of Public Health and recognized by the American Diabetes Association. The center has also received the Joint Commission Ernest A. Codman Award for Excellence in Using Outcomes to Improve Quality and Safety of Health Care.

The Kehl Diabetes Center focuses on improving diabetes management through specific services including nutrition education, lifestyle counseling, blood glucose self-monitoring, and insulin training. Programs are individually tailored and coordinated with a patient's primary physician to help them learn effective self-management skills that reduce long-term complications. Care is based on American Diabetes Association standards. For those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the center offers pre-diabetes consultations. These consist of a two-part individual session with a registered dietitian diabetes educator. The first session covers an overview of pre-diabetes and management tips for physical activity and nutrition, while the second session focuses on successes and barriers met in the past week and skills needed for making lifestyle changes. No referral is necessary for these consultations. The center also publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring diabetes management tips and facts.

The location is situated on University Avenue in Dubuque. It is located very close to Allison-Henderson Park, which is just a short distance away. North Grandview Avenue is also nearby, along with the Dubuque Fire Department Station 4. The center operates with hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, and is closed on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The business holds a rating of 3.90 based on 18 reviews. As part of UnityPoint Health, an integrated non-profit health system, the center serves patients across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. The parent organization provides care in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics, and home health settings, serving nearly 8 million patient visits annually.

The Kehl Diabetes Center stands out in Dubuque for its specialized focus on diabetes management and its recognition by the American Diabetes Association and the State of Iowa Department of Public Health.

Services:

• Adolescent medicine
• Blood Glucose Monitoring Training
• Diabetes Education Programs
• Illness treatment
• Immunizations
• Insulin Therapy Training
• Nutrition Counseling
• Pre-Diabetes Consultations