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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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Focus on the Family Diabetes Fun Walk: October 1st
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The 1st Annual Focus on the Family Diabetes Fun Walk will be held at Trammell Crow Park on Saturday, October 1st. See Flyer.
Organized by the Georgia Diabetes Coalition (GDC) and DCAC, the Diabetes Fun Walk presents an opportunity for people living with diabetes, their family members and co-workers; health advocates and health care providers; as well as local community groups and businesses to come together to be informed, get support, and stay connected.
The funds raised through the Diabetes Fun Walk will be used to support the educational and outreach programs of the Diabetes Community Action Coalition, the local Chapter of GDC in Metro Atlanta.
There are many ways in which you can help to make the Diabetes Fun Walk a success:
- Be a Team Captain or a member on someone else's Team.
- Conduct a letter writing campaign to raise $100 and recruit 10 Team members.
- Be a volunteer at the Fun Walk.
- Invite your church's health ministry to form a Team.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses. For more information, contact the Fun Walk Coordinator, Noni Walker at (770) 842-4558 or by email to nwalker@GDCToday.org.
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Resources for Senior Adults
Diane Williamson, Executive Director of The Council on Aging, was the guest speaker at the DCAC Quarterly Meeting on July 26th. She described the many services and programs that are available to low-income senior adults. Those in attendance were informed about two such programs - Supplemental Security Income and the Senior SNAP Program.
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Protection from Mosquito Bites
While there have been reports of Zika virus transmission by mosquitos in one neighborhood in Miami, no local transmission has been reported in Georgia. It is important to be mindful, however, that the West Nile virus has been transmitted by the bite from infected mosquitos.
According to the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the peak season for West Nile virus transmission in Georgia is August 15th to September 15th.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined steps to take to prevent mosquito bites. Included in these steps is the recommendation to use insect repellent. For a comparison of the effectiveness of different mosquito repellents, read the article from Consumer Reports here.
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GA Diabetes Symposium for Health Professionals
The 3rd Annual Georgia Diabetes Symposium for Health Professionals will take place on Saturday, November 12th at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Hosted by the Diabetes Association of Atlanta, the Symposium provides health professionals with a unique opportunity to learn about the latest research and innovation in diabetes management and patient care. Continuing Education credits will be available.
Register by September 15th and receive the special early-bird rate.
To view the Symposium program and to register, click here.
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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:
- DCAC handout: Health Care Safety Net in Metro ATL (8/2016) Includes info on health services available to women ages 18-44 through the Georgia Planning for Healthy Babies Program.
- The Atlanta Regional Health Guide: Resources for the
Uninsured and Underinsured. Print copies are no longer available. A copy of the Guide can be downloaded here in English or Spanish.
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DCAC's Quarterly Meeting Schedule - 2016:
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Tuesday, October 25th
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11 am - 1 pm
Mechanicsville Branch Library
400 Formwalt St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30312
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Mark Your 2016 Calendars
Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority's Health Summit: Oct. 11th
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The day-long summit is free and open to the public. DCAC will participate in a morning panel discussion entitled "Diabetes: Don't Sugarcoat It". To view the Agenda and register, click here.
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
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The annual Step Out Walk will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12th at Turner Field-Braves Stadium. Register as part of a Team or as an individual here. Contact Adrienne Harrison at 404-320-7100.
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Ongoing Partner Programs
Everyone with Diabetes Counts Class for Medicare Beneficiaries: Free 6-week workshop led by trained Peer Educators. Learn more.To find or host a class, call Jessica Knopf at 1-888-313-9355. See EDC Flyer.
Morehouse Community Health Worker Train-the-Trainer Class: Participants in the three-day training will gain knowledge and skills
to support adults at risk for, or living with, Type 2 Diabetes and/or
heart disease. See iADAPT 2.0 Flyer.
Group Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes: Southside Medical Center, 1046 Ridge Ave. SW, Atlanta 30315. Free and open to public on 2nd & 4th Thursday of month. Contact Myrtle Wilder, FNP, CDE, at 404-688-1350.
C.U.B.S. Support Group hosted by Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes
Awareness Foundation (RANDAF): Metropolitan Branch Library, 1332 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta. Contact Mutima Anderson: 770-299-1470. Visit RANDAF website.
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Stay Connected:
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To receive DCAC email Announcements or the Monthly Newsletter, sign up here or text "DCACNEWSLETTER" to 22828.
To view previous DCAC Newsletters dating back to February 2014, 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 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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