LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 17-2182    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2017 In control: Health Department
On agenda: 6/19/2017 Final action: 6/19/2017
Title: Vote on a request to approve $634.00 Diabetes Smart Grant Funds
Attachments: 1. $634.00 Diabetes Smart Grant Funds

Title

Vote on a request to approve $634.00 Diabetes Smart Grant Funds

 

Abstract

Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve $634.00 Diabetes Smart Grant Funds

                     

Introduction & Background: North Carolina Diabetes Smart is an ADA-recognized education program with a mission to provide quality comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support to empower persons with diabetes.  Daily self-foot exams, improvement in Hgb A1c and blood pressure are program goals (required pre and post program).

Chatham diabetes education state consultant is contracted through Wilkes County Health Department.

                     

Discussion & Analysis: These funds are for professional memberships for continuing education.

 

Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.

                     

Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve $634.00 Diabetes Smart Grant Funds.