Diabetes: A Family Matter

Latest News and Updates

Get the latest news and updates about the Diabetes: A Family Matter program here. We periodically update this section, so please check back often.

• July 7, 2011
  

  The final evaluation workshop for the county teams and volunteer SUGAR Helpers taking part in the CDC funded evaluation project will occur on August 3, 2011 from 9 am to 4:00 pm. The workshop will be held at the Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton, Ohio. At this session, the 11 county teams from Ohio (Adams, Athens, Lawrence, Perry, Ross, Scioto), Kentucky (Carter, Lewis, Rown), and West Virginia (Wayne) will share with one another what they have been accomplishing through their volunteer efforts. These volunteers have been working together to make the problem of diabetes more visible where they live, work, play and pray.

• July 7, 2011
  

  On July 15, 2011 in Portsmouth, Ohio, participants from the CDC funded Strengthening Communities to Prevent Diabetes in Rural Appalachian Counties project will take place. Participants from three regions in four states Ohio (Scioto), Kentucky (Elliott, Lewis, Morgan, Wolfe), Virginia (Buchanan, Russell, Wise), and Mississippi (Kemper, Noxubee, Winston) will take part. The county administrative liaisons and a representative from each diabetes coalition will spend a day along with county team members from the Diabetes: A Family Matter program as they take part in the Action Planning for Diabetes Prevention Workshop in Portsmouth, Ohio. The aim of this workshop is to help participants learn more about the use of assessment data in developing a strategic plan.

• June 16, 2011
  

  Save-the-Date: A diabetes conference will be held on July 14, 2011 at 1202 18th Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. The conference is titled "Better Health in Appalachia: Preventing Diabetes and Its Risks" and is intended for nurses, dieticians, social workers, pharmacists, persons with diabetes, those interested in the prevention of diabetes, and in promoting healthy lifestyles. The conference is free, but you must register to attend. Contact Kimberly Leach kw286007@ohio.edu for more information. Deborah Fillman, immediate past president of AADE will be the keynote speaker.

• June 8, 2011
  

  It is time for those of us living in the rural Appalachian region to become even more aware of the things that determine our health. Many things of concern are beyond the reach of medical doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. Here are two examples. First, the Farm Bill and Public Health are areas of great concern to our nation's people. Access to healthy food is important. Take some time to learn more about the related issues. Second, healthy lifestyles are important for us all, but especially important when we think about the lives of our children and grandchildren. Follow Me is a website where you can learn more about the importance of healthy lifestyles and leading by example. LEAD stands for lifestyle, education, activity and diet. Check out the resources on this website.

• June 8, 2011
  

  Community Food Initiative in Athens County, Ohio
  View this video about community wide efforts to instill a passion for a sustainable lifestyle centered around the food of the region. Learn about a local Community Food Initiative and the Edible Schoolyard Program.

• June 8, 2011
  

  Choose my Plate
  Take a few minutes to look at the new USDA website and see the newest guidelines for healthy eating. This new information is clear and easy to understand. Share these facts with your family and friends.

• April 29, 2011
  

  "Diabetes: Close to the Heart"

  http://www.diabetesharmonyforhealth.com/hcp/dando.html

• April 3, 2011

  "Let's Move".... Find out what parents, kids, schools, and others can do to take action. Neighborhood and faith-based organizations are well positioned to initiate and coordinate activities that encourage healthy living and well-being. Trusted leaders in communities and congregations can empower families and communities to make better choices to improve the health of our nation’s children. Click here to learn more.

• April 3, 2011
  

  Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA): Challenge yourself for six months to st active lifestyle goals, log your activities, and  earn your Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA). All you need to do is document your active exercise each day (60 minutes/day for children and 30 minutes/day for adults), 5 days a week, for six weeks.

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Diabetes: A Family Matter Conferences and Workshops

Not everybody can be at all of our conferences and workshops, but everybody should be able to benefit from them. At Diabetes: A Family Matter, we present highlights from our past events, including important documents, videos, and multimedia. Click on the links below to view materials from our conferences.

• August 26-27, 2010
  Diabetes Self-management in Appalachia: Evaluating a Community Approach Workshop - Ohio University Southern Campus
• May 19, 2010
  Free Diabetes: A Family Matter Conference - Improving Diabetes Outcomes in the Appalachian Region

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