Former Police officer keeps health on track with Ibis Health
Al is an 82-year-old retired police officer from Lunenburg, Mass, a member of the Retired State, County And Municipal Employees Association Of Massachusetts, Mass Retirees. Participating in the Ibis Health Program has made Al more aware of his health and well-being, including steps he can take to improve his overall quality of life. Read Al’s […]
Bill got off insulin with support from Ibis
Over the past year, Bill has worked hard to get control of his Type 2 diabetes. The 68-year-old retired law enforcement officer from Massachusetts has watched what he eats and lost more than 50 pounds. He works in his garden and takes daily walks with his wife, a retired nurse. Bill tracks his blood sugars […]
Charlie controlled his diabetes and lowered his A1C with Ibis
Charlie Gagnon always enjoyed being outdoors, exploring new places and going out to eat good food. After retiring as chief financial officer National Distributors in South Portland, Maine, he and his wife would travel each year to Florida, where they owned a place close to the warm sea and sand. They stayed active — Charlie’s […]
“I’ve got more to do here” – Ibis keeps Irene Iezzi healthy at home.
Irene Iezzi cheated death at least once in her lifetime. Five years ago, she collapsed in front of her husband and a family friend. An ambulance rushed her to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where they determined she had the flu, pneumonia and was in congestive heart failure. Irene was in a coma for three […]
Catching problems early helped save Dianna’s life – twice.
When Dianna Marino first heard about the Ibis Health program, she thought it might help her keep track of her medications and stay on top of her health issues, including COPD, anemia and chronic pancreatitis. Little did she know then that the Medicare covered chronic care management program from Ibis Health would help save her […]
Living Childhood Dreams with Ibis Health
Mary Chamberlain has traveled to a lot of different places in her life. She’s seen the Eiffel Tower, gazed up at the massive stone bend of the Arc de Triomphe, and stood along the banks of the River Seine in Paris. She’s trekked across Europe, soaking up history and immersing herself in the various cultures […]
Staying out of the emergency room: Kathy Estabrook’s story
Sometimes the key to avoiding a trip to the emergency room can be simple if caught early: an extra Lasix pill to ward off congestive heart failure, or a cup of juice at the right moment to stabilize blood sugars before they get out of control. Kathy Estabrook, Rockland, ME For Kathy Estabrook, adding more […]
Taking back control of my health and living life again
Sharon from Maine, “It’s made me realize that I can accomplish more than I thought I could.” Last year, Sharon Shane finished three 5Ks, her fast-paced walking stride earning her second place in her age group. The 81-year-old retiree from Buxton, Maine, also climbed her first mountain, summiting the 1,213-foot peak of Sawyer Mountain in […]