Join us for WMMC’s The Power of Control: Diabetes Education Conference on April 30, 2022! This free conference is designed to bring awareness and education to those with diabetes, those caring for someone with diabetes, and for those at risk of developing diabetes in the Johnson County community. Tickets are limited, so pre-registration is required.
The event will be held at First Baptist Church Warrensburg from 8 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m. A light breakfast and snacks will be provided. For questions, please contact Sherry Roberts, RD, LD, CDCES at 660-262-7717. 

Event Timeline

  • 8 a.m. – Check-in / Breakfast
  • 8:30 a.m. – House Keeping and Testimony
  • 8:45 a.m. – Cardiology – Terri Meyer
  • 9:30 a.m. – Nutrition – Jessie Lopez
  • 10:15 a.m. – Break / snacks
  • 10:45 a.m. – Endocrinology- Dr. Rauba
  • 11:30 a.m. – Technology – Sherry Roberts
  • 12 p.m. – Panelist for questions – Dr. Nowlin, Paula Carpenter (Wound Clinic), Jill McNaughton (Eye Care Specialist) Laura Yancey (exercise specialist)
  • 12:30 p.m. – Conference closing and final remarks

Meet the Speakers

  • Terri Meyer, FNP-C, CDCES
    • Cardiology Healthcare Provider from Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants
    • Speaking on Diabetes and the Heart
  • Jessie Lopez, RDN, LD
    • Nutrition Patient Service Manager/Clinical Dietitian at WMMC
    • Speaking on Nutrition and Diabetes
  • Allan Rauba, MD
    • Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Weight Treatment Center at JCMG
    • Speaking on Diabetes Updates
  • Sherry Roberts, RD, LD, CDCES
    • Outpatient Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator at WMMC
    • Speaking on Diabetes Technology

Meet the Panelists

  • Lincoln Nowlin, DPM
    • Podiatrist from Complete Foot and Ankle Center in Warrensburg
  • Jennifer Patterson, RN, CWS
    • Healthcare Provider from WMMC Wound Clinic
  • Jill McNaughton, OD
    • Doctor of Optometry from Eye Care Specialists in Warrensburg
  • Kendra Butner, MSN, RN, BC FNP, CDCES
    • Healthcare Provider at Family Practice Associates of Warrensburg
  • Laura Yancey Exercise Specialist
    • Exercise Specialist from WMMC Cardiac Rehab

2022 Diabetes Conference Registration