Fiscal Year 2007 - Department of Medicine - University of ...

The Delta Diabetes Project, started by
Bouldin six years ago, has clinics in Greenville,
Yazoo City, Lexington, Clarksdale, and Jackson.
With more than 5,000 patients, the results of the
clinics following Bouldn’s model of care have met
with extremely positive results. Within six months
of first being seen, patients typically succeed in reducing
blood sugar levels to the level recommended
by the American Diabetes Association for optimum
control of their diabetes.
Moreover, according to Bouldin, the results
are durable. Bouldin has seen continuing success,
including a drop by 70 percent in patients’ risk for
complications of diabetes.
“The great thing about coming to the Delta
is the people,” said Bouldin. “The majority want to
create a better life for themselves and want to teach
their children a better way.”
And Bouldin promises success if his patients
hang in there with him. “‘Give me six months,’ I tell
them,” he said. “If you follow our treatment plan
for six months, we can give you a lifetime of healthier
living.”
Novo Nordisk’s Chris McGowan adds
his name to the walls of Ground Zero.
Mississippi John Hurt
Born in Teoc, Mississippi in 1892. He first
recorded in the 1920s, but his popularity
soared in the early 1960s. Best-known
works include Since I’ve Laid My Burden
Down, Keep on Knocking, Monday Morning
Blues, and Stagolee.
Charley Patton
Born in Hinds County, Mississippi in 1891.
He is considered one of the most influential
bluesmen of his time. Best-known works
include Mississippi Boll Weevil Blues,
Moon Goin’ Down, and High Sheriff Blues.
B. B. King
Born Riley B. King in Itta Bena, Mississippi
in 1925. Known widely as the “King
of the Blues,” he, more than any other musician
of the postwar era, brought the blues
from the margins to the mainstream. Along
with his guitar, Lucille, his career has
spanned five decades and influenced generations
of musicians. Best-known works
include Three O’Clock Blues, Did You Ever
Love a Woman, The Thrill is Gone, and
Sweet Little Angel.
Howlin’ Wolf
Born Chester Arthur Burnett in White Station,
Mississippi in 1910. Known for his
on-stage presence and his gruff singing
style. Best-known works include Smokestack
Lightnin, I Ain’t Superstitious, Killing
Floor, Moanin’ at Midnight, and How Many
More Years.
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