|
x
Mission: To improve the health, function, and quality of life of Fulton and DeKalb county residents living with, at risk for, or affected by, diabetes.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
x
November 2015 Newsletter
|
|
Affordable Health Insurance: Open Enrollment-2016
x
Nick Goodwin, Navigator and Manager of the Atlanta Enrollment Assistance Center, briefed DCAC members at the Oct. 27th quarterly meeting on the free services that are available at the Center located in downtown Atlanta at 117 Luckie Street.
x
Free, unbiased assistance is provided six days per week by 17 licensed Navigators during Open Enrollment which extends until January 31, 2016. Appointments can be made for in-person help by calling (404) 623-1088 or by visiting the Center's website.
x
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
x
Where can consumers find help to enroll that is convenient for them? DCAC supporters who wish to be informed can download our updated handout for Fulton and DeKalb counties here.
|
|
DCAC Supports Uninsured Adults in the Medicaid Gap
In Georgia, health insurance cannot be purchased by adults whose incomes fall below a certain level. These individuals fall into what is known as the Medicaid Gap. DCAC counsels these adults on where to find health care. Please share the following resources with those who are uninsured and need to find health care:
|
|
Nobody Quits Like Georgia Week: Nov. 16 - 20
DCAC and local partners joined the Fulton County Dept. of Health and Wellness for the presentation of a Proclamation by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to recognize Nov. 16th - 20th as the Nobody Quits Like Georgia Week. The campaign sponsored by the American Lung Association will support, equip, and inspire Georgians to quit smoking.
DCAC urges Fulton and DeKalb county residents who smoke to find help to quit. Tobacco products are the most common cause of serious complications from diabetes (blindness, kidney failure, and leg amputations). For community resources and support to quit smoking, see Georgia Quit Week Resources.
|
|
x
National Diabetes Month - November 2015
- GA Diabetes Symposium for Health Professionals - Nov. 7th
This full-day conference sponsored by the Diabetes Association of Atlanta provided opportunities for health advocates and health professionals to learn and network. See GDS15.
- The Georgia Diabetes Coalition's Annual Community Awards Reception was held on Nov. 12th with guest speaker, Jay Hewitt, the only person with Type 1 Diabetes to race on the National Triathlon Team. This year's Volunteer Service Award was given to Dr. Glenda Knight, DCAC Co-Chair.
- ADA's annual Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Nov. 14th
Over 1,600 walkers gathered at Turner Field and raised over $329,000 to support the work of the American Diabetes Association to Stop Diabetes.
- The Taste of Health Wellness Expo, hosted by the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, was held in recognition of World Diabetes Day - Nov. 14th. In addition to healthy food demos and fitness demonstrations, DCAC provided speakers and organizational support.
|
| | National Diabetes Month - November 2015 |
|
|
x
Everyone with Diabetes Counts
Peer Educator Training: Dec. 9-11
Alliant Quality, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Georgia, is sponsoring a free Peer Educator Training on December 9th - 11th at the United Way Building, 100 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta 30303.
Participants will be trained to lead the six-week Everyone With Diabetes Counts (EDC) workshop to empower senior adults with tools to manage diabetes. The EDC workshop uses a curriculum, the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP), developed by the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Space is limited. To learn more and to register, contact Jessica Knopf at 1-888-313-9355. Download the training flyer here.
|
|
Fulton County Provides Follow-up Training
The Fulton County Dept. of Health and Wellness is offering the free, two-day Systems Change training program entitled Assessing and Framing the Problem on Wednesday and Thursday, December 9th and 10th from 9:00 am to 4 pm.
The training will be held at the Oak Hill Child, Adolescent and Family Center at 2805 Metropolitan Pkwy. in Atlanta. For more information, call Krystal Perelion at 404-613-1665. See the Training Flyer here.
|
|
Plan to attend DCAC's next Quarterly Meeting on:
x
Tuesday, January 26th
11 am - 1 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
Atlanta, GA 30312
|
|
x
Ongoing Partner Programs
Big Rewards, Small Steps, 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 Classes:
Southside Medical Center, 1046 Ridge Ave. SW, Atlanta 30315
Held on 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month. Open to the public.
Contact Myrtle Wilder, FNP, CDE, at (404) 688-1350.
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. To find a free
class, call Jessica Knopf at 1-888-313-9355.
Morehouse Community Health Worker Train-the-Trainer Class: Participants in these ongoing trainings will gain knowledge and skills
to support adults at risk for, or living with, Type 2 Diabetes and/or
cardiovascular disease. Dr. Pamela Daniels: pdaniels@msm.edu.Support Group hosted by the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness
Foundation: 770-299-1470. Find other Metro ATL Groups here.
|
|
|
x
Stay Connected:
x
To receive DCAC email Announcements and/or the Monthly Newsletter, sign up here.
To view previous DCAC Newsletters, see the Newsletter Archive.
|
|
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.
x
|
|
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.
x
.
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
x
The Diabetes Community Action Coalition, Inc. is
the local chapter of the Georgia Diabetes Coalition.
|
|
|
|
|
