- November 21, 2024
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The Lohman Diabetes Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach recently announced that Andrea Forster has joined the organization as a diabetes navigator.
In this role, Forster will be assisting patients with diabetes by identifying barriers to care and providing education and resources.
Forster attended Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia and received her bachelor's in health care leadership from National Louis University. As a registered nurse for over 35 years and a certified case manager for over 20 years, her background includes critical care, home health, utilization management, case management and leadership.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, educating others to manage their diabetes has been a passion of Forster. She became a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and completed the Diabetes Educator Level 2 program with the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Additionally, she completed the NDPP Lifestyle Coach with the Centers for Disease Control National Diabetes Prevention Program.