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Community Diabetes Prevention Program In Kentuckiana Reita Jones, RN Kentucky Department for Public Health Diabetes Prevention & Control Program. Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. Primarily population focused efforts state & local
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Community Diabetes Prevention Program In Kentuckiana Reita Jones, RN Kentucky Department for Public Health Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program • Primarily population focused effortsstate & local • Promote a culture that supports healthy choices • Awareness campaigns to Influence attitudes & beliefs of general public – “Small Steps, Big Rewards” • Policies • Built environment • Provide group social & behavioral change programs • Mobilize & participate in partnerships - KDN
Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program • Support/promote or collaborate with other efforts • Example – National DPP –YMCA • Publish article in KY Diabetes Connection • Arranged presentation qtly. mtg. for our state coalition • Added to state web-based Diabetes Resource Directory • https://apps.chfs.ky.gov/KYDiabetesResources/Search.aspx • Recommended profile of program on KET • Resource • Technical assistance and training • Patient education materials and Health Provider Tools • Surveillance data or letters of support for grants