Media Advisory: James C. Tyree Diabetes Education Library dedication

What: dedication of the James C. Tyree Diabetes Education Library
Who: The University of Chicago medicine Kovler Diabetes Center
When: 18:30 Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Where: Duchossois Center for advanced medicine, 5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago
How: RSVP by 9 Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Diabetes at the University of Chicago medicine Kovler Center will dedicate a new diabetes education library to honor the legacy of the late James C. Tyree, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Mesirow Financial Holdings, President of Sun-Times Media Group and member of the Board at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

The library which patients and their families have access to educational materials and provide space for classes and support groups. It is the last component of the program for Diabetes Care and innovation to promote clinical programs for diabetes, collaboration in research and education and outreach to patients and professional doctors James C. Tyree.

Tyree, who suffered from diabetes for about 25 years, was an advocate for patient counseling and wellness and behavioral health services. He died in March at age 53 from complications of cancer of the stomach while being treated at the medical center of the University of Chicago.

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