The Diabetes Community Action Coalition's
mission is to improve the health, function, and quality of life of Fulton and DeKalb county residents living with, at risk for, or affected by diabetes.
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Better Dental Care for People Living with Diabetes
It is recommended that people living with Diabetes get dental check-ups every six months to avoid gum disease and tooth loss. During a check-up, a d
ental hygienist cleans the teeth and performs an initial examination usually before being seen by the dentist.
Until recently, a licensed dental hygienist was not able to perform a cleaning or an initial exam unless a dentist was in the building.
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hanks to a bill passed by the Georgia General Assembly this session,
people living with Diabetes will be able to receive these important dental cleanings in safety-net health care centers, school clinics, and nursing homes without the dentist being present.
To learn more about Diabetes and dental health, click
here.
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You are invited to DCAC's Quarterly Meeting:
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Tuesday, April 18th
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11 am to 12:30 pm
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Mechanicsville Branch Library
400 Formwalt Street SW
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A networking session will follow the meeting until 1 pm.
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Newcomers are especially welcome!
Our guest speaker will be Tarri Johnson, Community Relations Manager at
Oakhurst Medical Center. As part of the Health Care Safety Net in
Metro Atlanta, Oakhurst Medical Center provides primary care services to children and adults who are uninsured or underserved including members of the refugee community.
Free diabetes prevention and self-management education materials will be available to attendees.
Those in attendance are invited to share information about upcoming events and community resources.
If the closure of I-85 impacts your travel and you'd like to learn about public transportation options, see the MARTA Plan a Trip
website.
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Recognition for Community Health Workers!
In the 2017 changes to the Standards of Diabetes Care, the American Diabetes Association recognized the value of Community Health Workers (CHWs) for the first time with a formal recommendation. CHWs who provide culturally competent diabetes self-management support play a key role in reducing the health disparities affecting
certain racial/ethnic groups and those
with low income. See:
Tailoring Treatment to Reduce Health Disparities.
It is recommended that people living with Diabetes receive diabetes education and support from their care team at the following times:
- When initially diagnosed
- Once every year
- When starting on a new medication
- During periods of care transition - for example, after being discharged from the hospital
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Last year, the Community Preventive Services Task Force issued a recommendation that organizations interested in implementing Type 2 Diabetes prevention programs in underserved communities may achieve better outcomes by employing Community Health Workers. Read
more.
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Community Health Worker Advisory Board
What would it take for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to be trained, certified, and reimbursed for their services in the Georgia?
This is the conversation being held by the Community Health Worker Advisory Board with the support of the Georgia Dept. of Public Health,
Kaiser Permanente, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Morehouse School of Medicine, Grady Health System, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement.
Those interested in being part of this conversation are encouraged to visit the new Community Health Worker Information website sponsored by the Georgia Dept. of Public Health. Learn
more.
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C
ommu
nity H
ealth Worker Training
The Morehouse School of Medicine's iADAPT 2.0 Project offers a three-day Community Health
Worker Train-the-Trainer Class.
Participants in the class will gain knowledge and skills to suppport adults at risk for, or living with Type 2 Diabetes, and/or heart disease.
The next class is scheduled for A
pril 25th - April 27th at the
Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA at 2220 Campbellton Road SW in Atlanta. Three additional classes will be held over the summer.
Marguerite Dossie, one of the Project's CHWs, is availab
le to answer your questions at
1-844-423-2782 or 404-752-1979.
Save the Date!
Community Resources Webinar: Tuesday, May 23rd
The iADAPT 2.0 Project is hosting a webinar entitled Community Resources 101 for People Living with Diabetes on Tuesday, May 23rd at 11 am.
Registration details will be in the May Newsletter.
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The iADAPT 2.0 Project is funded
through
September 30, 2017 by REACH, a national pro
gram administered by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention
(CD
C) to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities.
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DCAC Helps Uninsured Adults Find Health Care
DCAC counsels uninsured Metro Atlanta residents on where to find health care and services. Please share the following resources with those who need more information:
- Health Care Safety Net in Metro ATL (11/2016) Includes info on health services available to women ages 18-44 through the Georgia Planning for Healthy Babies Program.
- The Atlanta Regional Health Guide: Resources for the
Uninsured and Underinsured. A copy of the Guide can be downloaded here in English or Spanish. Print copies are no longer available.
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DCAC's Quarterly Meeting Schedule
- 2017:
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April 18, July 18th,
and October 17th
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Partner Programs
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Diabetes Education for Clinical Support Staff (DECSS):
June 30th
This free one-day class
provides
Community Health Workers, Public Health employees,
Medical Assistants, Dietitians, and Nurses with
a review of healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring blood glucose, and taking medications to manage diabetes. To learn how to register for the class on Friday, June 30th, click
here.
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Ongoing Programs:
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Everyone with Diabetes Counts Class for Medicare Beneficiaries:
Free 6-week workshop led by trained Peer Educators. Learn
more.
To find or host a class, call Jessica Knopf at
1-888-313-9355. See
EDC Flyer
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Morehouse Community Health Worker Train-the-Trainer Class:
Participants in the three-day training will gain knowledge and skills
to support adults at risk for, or living with Type 2 Diabetes and/or
heart disease. See iADAPT 2.0 Flyer.
Healthy Changes for Living with Diabetes:
Six-week workshop for adults living with Type 2 Diabetes and their caregivers. Coordinated by the
Atlanta Regional Commission, this workshop is led by two trained facilitators.
To learn more, call Lynda Conner at
404-463-3522.
Group Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes:
Southside Medical Center, 1046 Ridge Ave. SW, Atlanta 30315.
Free and open to public on 2nd & 4th Thursday of month.
Contact Myrtle Wilder, FNP, CDE, at 404-688-1350.
C.U.B.S. Support Group hosted by Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes
Awareness Foundation (RANDAF): Metropolitan Branch Library, 1332 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta. Contact Mutima Anderson:
1-877-279-9183 or visit the RANDAF website.
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upport the work of DCAC
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Tax-deductible donations to support the work of DCAC may be
made
in the form of a check to the Georgia Diabetes Coalition.
For more information, call 740-807-1054.
Donations by credit card directly to DCAC are not tax-deductible,
but are gratefully accepted
through the link to
DCAC's
PayPal
account below
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For community resources and support to prevent
diabetes
and
its complications; for information on affordable health care, resources for the uninsured, or the transition to Medicare,
call us at 740-807-1054 or visit www.dcacfulton.org.
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The Diabetes Community Action Coalition, Inc.
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the local chapter of the Georgia Diabetes Coalition.
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