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State-Based Diabetes Prevention & Control Programs
Arkansas
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Arkansas Diabetes Prevention and Control Program received funding from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) beginning in September
1996. Some examples of activities and accomplishments supported by the
Arkansas Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) include the following:
- Collect, analyze, and distribute data on diabetes. The Arkansas
DPCP, in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health's Division
of Health Statistics, conducts the diabetes module of the Behavioral
Risk Factor Surveillance System yearly. This analysis of risk factors
provides a basis for the surveillance data collected. The Arkansas DPCP
also compiled a map of certified diabetes educators and American Diabetes
Association (ADA) recognized programs with data obtained from the National
Certification Board for Diabetes Educators and the ADA. The DPCP plans
to expand the current surveillance system to monitor diabetes risk factors
and access to care specifically for African American and Hispanic populations
in Arkansas.
- Establish and maintain statewide diabetes coalition. The Arkansas
DPCP maintains regular communications with coalition members through
meetings, subcommittee activities, newsletters, and other mailings.
The coalition guides and assists state diabetes control activities using
information from the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) and
CDC's diabetes flu/pneumococcal campaigns.
- Develop and promote public education awareness campaigns. The
Arkansas DPCP actively distributes information from the NDEP and CDC's
diabetes flu/pneumococcal campaigns through partners. The DPCP has also
collaborated with the Arkansas ADA to develop local Diabetes councils
and conduct educational activities in the communities.
- Develop outreach programs for minority populations. Arkansas
has a large African American population, especially in the Delta region,
and a rapidly growing Hispanic population. The DPCP targets community
interventions and media campaigns to these populations.
Contact information
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W. Markham, Slot #3
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone 501/661-2093
Fax 501/661-2009
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