The Tom Harmon Family

The Center, founded in 1987, was one of the area’s first diabetes education programs. On Oct. 1, 2004, the Center became a program of The Research Foundation, a local non-profit organization committed to strengthening the community and empowering people to live healthier, productive lives through our health education and scholarship programs.

In 2007, it was renamed the Harmon Diabetes Center to honor the Harmon family and their generous support of The Research Foundation. In October of 2011, Centerpoint Diabetes Center in Independence merged with Harmon Diabetes Center. The Center offers diabetes education and support to patients battling the life-changing illness.

The Harmon Diabetes Center has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management education since 1999. Approximately 500 patients are seen each year through the Center where they learn about meal planning, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, medicine options, how to reduce risks and lifetime self-management skills.

The Harmon Diabetes Center is conveniently located with free parking on the campus of Research Medical Center and in Independence on US Hwy 24.

Locations
Research Medical Center Campus

2188 East Meyer Boulevard

Kansas City, Missouri 64132

Independence

17611 E. US Hwy 24, Suite 150

Independence, MO 65056

Phone: 816-276-9410
Fax: 816-523-3693

Class Hours
For class schedule at the Harmon Diabetes Center for both locations, please click here.

The Harmon Diabetes Center is available by phone on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 to 5:00.  On Wednesday, we are available by phone from 8:00 to 4:00; on Friday, from 8:00 - 2:00.  We are closed for lunch daily between Noon and 1:00 p.m.

Transportation can sometimes pose a challenge. We’ve created a list of possible transportation sources for your convenience.

Still have questions?  Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions. If your question is not addressed in this document, please contact us.

Results
When you are considering investing your time in diabetes education, you want to know the results you can expect. Ultimately, you have to do the hard work of changing some behaviors and making good choices for your health. We can’t do that for you, but we can arm you with knowledge of your condition, how food is utilized by your body for energy, how to count calories, carbs and fat, and balance your food intake with your level of exercise.

Recognized by the American Diabetes Association
as meeting the national standard for Diabetes
Self-Management education.