Title
Vote to accept $13,222.00 in Minority Diabetes Prevention Program Funds
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The Division of Public Health allocated Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) funding to Region V for the purpose of establishing an evidenced-based diabetes prevention program targeting minority populations within the nine (9) county region.
Discussion & Analysis: The goal of the MDPP funding is to 1) to implement a prediabetes and diabetes prevention awareness and marketing campaign in minority communities, 2) to provide community screening for prediabetes and referrals to diabetes prevention lifestyle classes and diabetes self-management programs, and 3) to offer CDC Lifestyle classes “Prevent T2” and its Spanish-language equivalent to minority communities. Alamance County Health Department serves as fiscal agenda for MDPP in Region V and funds are distributed to local health departments through them.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Plan Goal #10: Foster a healthy community.
Budgetary Impact: No Local Funding Requested.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to accept $13,222.00 in Minority Diabetes Prevention Program Funds.