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Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research (FOEDRC) member, Leon Jons MD, is contributing to innovative clinical efforts at UI Health Care aimed at improving weight management and metabolic health using GLP-1 based therapies. Originally developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, these medications have gained widespread attention for their ability to promote clinically meaningful […]
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and this year’s International Convention is no exception. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be heading to the Hilton Anatole Hotel, August 8-13 in beautiful Dallas, Texas, for a week of incredible fraternal activities. Rooms are available at the Anatole at a rate of $139/night++ with a $12/day […]
For more than 20 years, Wellcare has focused on providing Medicare Advantage plans that go beyond Original Medicare, offering additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing and $0 or low monthly plan premiums – all with the goal of improving health outcomes and quality of life. The partnership between Wellcare and the Fraternal Order of Eagles […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research center is proud to highlight the Pediatric Healthy Weigh Clinic, one of two winners of the 2025 High Impact Proposal challenge at UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The proposed clinic was awarded $410,000 to support its mission of improving health outcomes for children with obesity. The […]
Past Grand Madam President Linda Lou Heffner, 80, passed away at home on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born and raised in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Doris Heffner, Sr. After graduating from Brunswick High School in 1963, she started her career at the Atomic Energy Commission, and retired from […]
FOEDRC Researcher Identifies Key Link Between Dietary Fat and Breast Cancer Metastasis FOEDRC member and Bridge to the Cure recipient Bing Li, PhD, is studying how different types of dietary fat may impact disease and overall health. In a recent study conducted in the Department of Pathology, Dr. Li and colleague Jiaqing Hao, PhD, focused […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Grand Worthy President Elwin L. “Bud” Haigh. Bud joined the organization in April 1979 and was a proud member of Three Rivers, Michigan, Aerie #2303. Bud routinely went above and beyond the call of duty to serve his peers. Six months after joining, […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center held its 9th Annual Research Retreat on October 31, 2025, in the Medical Education Research Facility. Faculty, trainees, and collaborators gathered for a dynamic half-day program focused on scientific discovery, trainee engagement, and continued growth across the Center’s research programs. The retreat opened with welcome remarks from […]