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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.
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Community Health Worker Conference in Atlanta
Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Unity Community Health Worker Conference to be held in Atlanta from July 17th to 20th. See Press Release. To view the Agenda from last year's Conference in Memphis, see: 2015 Unity Conference.
For those interested in becoming a Community Health Worker (CHW), registration is open for the free iADAPT 2.0 Project's Chronic Disease Education Train-the-Trainer Program offered by the Morehouse School of Medicine. Learn more.
DCAC recognizes the key role of CHWs in providing support to the growing number of senior adults in Metro Atlanta as well as those of all ages affected by chronic health conditions.
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Diabetes Online Community Fact Sheet
People living with diabetes, caregivers, and health care providers are increasingly engaging online, providing support, and sharing knowledge to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. In addition, the Diabetes Online Community (DOC) provides a platform for those advocating for policy and system changes. The Diabetes Hands Foundation has published a handout that provides an overview of this dynamic arena. See Diabetes Online Community.
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DCAC Quarterly Meeting:
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Tuesday, April 26th: 11 am to 12:30 pm
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Mechanicsville Branch Library
1st Floor Meeting Room
400 Formwalt St. SW
Atlanta 30312
Networking session after the meeting until 1 pm.
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Our speaker will be Fulton County School Nurse and DCAC member, Trish Vacarella, RN, CDE. Trish will describe the medical care provided to students with diabetes in Georgia Public Schools.
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Diabetes Education for Clinical Support Staff
The Emory University School of Medicine is offering a free Diabetes Education Class for Medical Assistants, Health Educators, Dieticians, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Community Health Workers.
The one-day class on April 29th is already full, so plan ahead and register for the Sept. 23rd class. Learn more.
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DCAC Helps Uninsured Adults Find Health Care
DCAC counsels uninsured Metro Atlanta residents on where to find health care and services. Please share the following resources with those who need more information:
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DCAC's Quarterly Meeting Schedule - 2016:
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Tuesday, July 26th,
Tuesday, October 25th
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11 am - 1 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
400 Formwalt St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30312
Georgia Diabetes Coalition's Quarterly Meeting: Wed., April 27th
For more info, go to www.gdctoday.org
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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 workshop is led by trained Peer Educators.
To find or host a class, call Jessica Knopf at 1-888-313-9355.
Morehouse Chronic Disease Education Train-the-Trainer Program. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to support adults at risk
for, or living with, Type 2 Diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
Contact Dr. Pam Daniels: pdaniels@msm.edu.Support Group - Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation
Call 770-299-1470. Find other Metro Atlanta Support Groups here.
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Stay Connected:
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To receive DCAC email Announcements and/or the Monthly Newsletter, sign up here.
To view previous DCAC Newsletters, see the Newsletter Archive.
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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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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.
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