FROM THE GOVERNOR

Abbott appoints four to Texas Diabetes Council AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed K. Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, D.N.P. and reappointed Dirrell Jones, Michael Kelly, Ph.D., and Jason Ryan to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

The Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services to all people with diabetes and health professionals who offer diabetes treatment and education.

K. Renee’ Yarbrough-Yale, D.N.P. of North Richland Hills is the Inpatient Diabetes Program Coordinator for JPS Health Network in Fort Worth.