NH Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Public Health Services, Diabetes Education Program
29 Hazen Drive
Concord,
NH
USA
03301
Email:
Marisa.Lara@dhhs.state.nh.us
Biographical Sketch:
2008 - Present - Health Promotion Advisor, NH Department of Health and Human Services, Diabetes Education Program, Concord, NH
2007-2008 - Analyst, Wyeth Research, Bioanalytical Research and Development, Andover, MA
2005-2007 - Nutritionist, Southern NH Services, WIC Program, Manchester, NH
2008-Present - Coordinate public and professional education activities of the Bureau of Prevention Services’ Diabetes Education Program including planning and implementation of health education activities aimed at assuring delivery of the highest standard of care to persons with diabetes in the state, and increasing public awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes and its complications. Organize and staff subcommittees of the NH Diabetes Coalition and conduct program outreach activities.
2005-2007 – Provided nutrition counseling and education for WIC participants. Designed educational materials and provided referrals to social service agencies.