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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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August - September 2015 Newsletter
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Dr. Nazeera Dawood: Thank you!
Dr. Glenda Knight, Vicki Karnes and the entire DCAC membership would like to recognize Dr. Nazeera Dawood for her vision and support. She convened the first meeting of DCAC in March of 2011, and championed the growth of DCAC, as well as the other Health Promotion Action Coalition (HPAC) Coalitions, in the years that followed.
After five years as the Program Manager for the Fulton County Division of Health Promotion, Dr. Dawood has accepted a position as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations with the Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, John Eaves.
Dr. Dawood has a wide-range of responsibilities, including strategic planning, evaluation, and community relations. She assists with communications strategy and also coordinates select internal initiatives of the Chairman relating to employee relations.
Dr. Dawood, an engaging public speaker known for telling a joke or two, will be remembered for her message to health advocates that the way to improve the health of the greatest number of people is through Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes.
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Emory Diabetes Class for Clinical Support Staff
On Friday, Sept. 25th, the Emory Diabetes Education Academy will offer a free one-day diabetes education class for Clinical Support Staff and Health Advocates. The class will be held from 9 am to 5 pm at the Emory School of Medicine Grady Campus at 49 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive in Atlanta. Education materials and lunch will be provided.
Click here for class details and instructions on how to register.
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From the Diabetes Association of Atlanta...
>>Registration is now open for the GA Diabetes Symposium for Health Professionals to be held on Saturday, Nov. 7th at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. DAA is offering a discount on the registration for the full-day program to those who register here by Sept. 7th. >>DAA has posted a job announcement for the position of Education Coordinator. Learn more.
The Diabetes Association of Atlanta (DAA), a 501c3 non-profit organization, offers Diabetes Education classes, along with an Early Detection, a Medical Assistance, and a Healthy Habits Youth Program, in 13 Metro Atlanta counties.
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Systems Change for HealthTM Course
Due to popular demand, the free "Introduction to the Systems Change Process" offered by the Fulton County's Division of Health Promotion will be offered on Thursday, Sept. 10th, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Interdenominational Theological Center, 700 MLK Jr Drive, in Atlanta. The course is taught by trainers from the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE). For a class agenda, click here. To register, contact Krystal Perelion at 404-613-1665 or by e-mail to Krystal.Perelion@fultoncountyga.gov.
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AKF's Annual Kidney Action Day
DCAC will host an information table at the annual Kidney Action Day hosted by the American Kidney Fund on:
Saturday, Sept. 19th from 11 am to 4 pm
Stonecrest Mall, 2929 Turner Hill Road, Lithonia 30038
Free health screenings for hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease along with fun activities and entertainment will be available for the entire family. Call Omatola Gordon-Rose at 404-658-1421 or click here to learn more.
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Next DCAC Quarterly Meeting:
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Tuesday, October 27th
11 am - 1 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Guest Speaker: Nick Goodwin, ATL Enrollment Assistance Center
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Ongoing Partner Programs
Big Rewards, Small Steps, the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program.
Get tools for healthy living and cut risk for Type 2 Diabetes in half.
Program Director is Linda Vaughn: 404-267-5345. Learn more.
Free Diabetes Self-Management Education Class
Southside Medical Center, 1046 Ridge Ave. SW, Atlanta 30315
Open to the public. Held on 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month.
Contact Myrtle Wilder, FNP, CDE, at (404) 688-1350.
To learn more about Southside Medical Center, click here.
Everyone with Diabetes Counts Class for Medicare Beneficiaries: Free 6-week class is led by trained Peer Educators. Learn more. To schedule a free class, call Jessica Knopf at 1-888-313-9355.
Morehouse Community Health Worker Train-the-Trainer Class: Mon.-Thurs., Sept. 14 th to 17 th. Participants in this training will gain knowledge and skills to
support adults at risk for, or living with, Type 2 Diabetes and/or
cardiovascular disease. Additional classes will be scheduled.
Contact Dr. Pamela Daniels at pdaniels@msm.edu. C.U.B.S. Diabetes Support Group: Monthly on 2nd Thursday.
To learn more, click here.
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes: Sat., Nov. 14th at Turner Field
Annual event sponsored by the American Diabetes Association.
To register and learn more, see: STOP DIABETES.
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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's PayPal account below.
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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, 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. 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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