Dignity Health | hello Healthy| Winter 2018

HelloHealthy | Winter 2018 5 “As a Bakersfield native who grew up here and is now raising my family here, I remain deeply committed to giving back to the community who has given so much to my family,” David says. “This is home to us,” Derek says. “Like my brother said, we are honored that they would even come to us and ask us—that they think we would be capable to be the spokespeople and be partners with them. That means the world to us. We just look forward to making families happy and smile and giving them the best care possible.” Taking quality care to heart Local access to quality health care is an issue that’s very personal to the Carrs, and both brothers have been affected by the professional care of Dignity Health doctors. After his son underwent emergency surgery for an intestinal issue, Derek started the DC4KIDS fund, which helps make sure all pediatric patients get the best care possible. David is ready to tackle the issue of juvenile diabetes. The former NFL quarterback has type 1 diabetes, as do three of his children. But he hasn’t let disease sideline his family, choosing instead to focus on staying healthy through an active lifestyle. For the Carr brothers and Dignity Health expanding the range of quality health care available in Bakersfield is the No. 1 game plan. smart plays Watch for flags Take our Diabetes Risk Assessment to know where you stand. Get a game plan Pick up the skills to manage diabetes in our Diabetes Education classes. Learn from a pro See how David Carr and his family live well with diabetes. Take a look at dignityhealth.org/bakersfield/diabetes .