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Mission: To improve the health, function, and quality of life of Fulton
and DeKalb county residents at risk for, or affected by, diabetes.
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DCAC in the News:
Insurance Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Products
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance in Georgia is investigating the policies of private insurance companies regarding the coverage of tobacco cessation treatments as a free preventive service thanks in part to the work of DCAC. Read more.
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DCAC Partners with Metro Atlanta EMS Personnel
You may know that fire fighters trained as EMTs or Paramedics will provide free blood pressure checks at your local fire station.
Did you know that they will also perform a blood sugar (glucose)
test? If someone you know is concerned about having high blood sugar, please share this little known service with them.
In an effort to raise awareness about community resources for the uninsured, DCAC is partnering with EMS personnel from both the Grady Health System and the Fulton County Fire and Rescue Department. EMTs and Paramedics are now in a position to provide copies of the Atlanta Metro Health Guide: Resources for the Uninsured to members of the community.
Order free copies of the Health Guide by calling 1-888-720-1337.
To download a copy, click here.
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HPAC Collaborates with Fulton County
The Diabetes Community Action Coalition (DCAC) along with the Healthy Heart, Asthma, Smoke-Free and the Interfaith Coalitions comprise the Health Promotion Action Coalition (HPAC). The Fulton County Dept. of Health and Wellness has been awarded a 3-year grant to collaborate with HPAC and other community partners to increase the number of Fulton County residents with access to clinical and community services to prevent chronic diseases and their complications. The collaboration will also promote healthy eating, increased physical activity, and smoke-free policies.
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Diabetes Alert Day: March 24th
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognizes the 4th Tuesday in March as Diabetes Alert Day, a once a year "wake up call" for the public. DCAC joins the ADA in asking you, your family and friends to find out your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. All that is required is one minute! Click here to take the Diabetes Risk Test online or download a paper copy and share with others.
You can be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes!
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Ongoing Partner Programs
Better Choices, Better Health - Diabetes
Free 6-week workshop offered by Metro Atlanta YMCA.
To learn more, call Jennifer Rewkowski at 866-202-1926.
Everyone with Diabetes Counts
Free 6-week workshop for Medicare beneficiaries.
To learn more, call Jennifer Knopf at 1-888-313-9355.
C.U.B.S. Diabetes Support Group: 2nd Thursday monthly.
Mechanicsville Branch Library. Details here.
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Saturday, June 6th: 19th Annual Downtown Dash for Diabetes 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Diabetes Association of Atlanta. Register here.
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Mark Your Calendars for DCAC Quarterly Meetings
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April 28th, July 28th, and October 27th
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4th Tuesday, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
400 Formwalt Street SW, Atlanta 30312
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Support the work of DCAC !
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 us at 740-807-1054.
Donations by credit card directly to DCAC are not tax-deductible,
but are gratefully accepted through the link to DCAC'sPayPal account below.
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Stay Connected:
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To receive DCAC e-mail Announcements and/or the Monthly Newsletter, sign up here.
To view previous DCAC Newsletters, see the Newsletter Archive.
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For community resources and support to prevent diabetes
and its complications, for information on affordable health care, or questions about Medicare, call us at 740-807-1054.
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The Diabetes Community Action Coalition, Inc. is the local chapter of the Georgia Diabetes Coalition and one of six Coalitions of the Health Promotion Action Coalition (HPAC).
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Other Coalitions in HPAC include the Asthma, Healthy Heart, Smoke-Free, Interfaith, and Safe Kids Coalitions.
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