Chickasaw Nation Health System
Comprehensive Diabetes Center
1001 Country Club Rd
Ada,
OK
USA
74820
Email:
bobby.saunkeah@chickasaw.net
Biographical Sketch:
1997-2004 Diabetes Educator, Chickasaw Nation Health System
In this role, educated person with diabetes on a one to one basis by establishing a plan of care, monitoring the individual as to their progress in self-managment of their diabetes, taught diabetes self-management class, and served as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the Comprehensive Diabetes Center
2004 to present Diabetes Program Manager, Chickasaw Nation Health System
In this role is adminstratively responsible for the day to day operation of the Comprehensive Diabetes Center, supervises a staff of 10 multidisciplinary professionals, serves on various work groups with the health system, and establishes and monitor diabetes care protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
Received his CDE in 2000 and became a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) in 2009. He serves as the chairperson of the IRB committee for the Chickasaw Nation Health System.