Image of the state of Arizona The Arizona Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 1994. Activities supported by the Arizona DPCP include the following:

Arizona Diabetes Council. The 32-member council has three standing committees: education/clinical practice, surveillance, and advocacy. All are working committees whose active members have diverse professional backgrounds.

Current Projects. The Arizona DPCP works collaboratively with communities, municipalities, and regions to address the many facets of diabetes including risk factors, disease onset, complications, and mortality. The support provided by the program enables the various communities to tailor programs to meet the specific needs of their population. Creating a comprehensive statewide plan includes bringing all the support systems together to ensure the good health and well being of those living with diabetes as well as those who are at risk for the disease. These support systems must include the medical, social, and work communities. Promoting awareness of the burden of diabetes and making effective change on the entire State Diabetes Health Systems will impact those living with diabetes and is necessary to improve quality of life for everyone.

Health Communications, Health Systems, Community Initiatives

Provide surveillance documentation related to the national indicators for diabetes through data collection, assimilation, and dissemination efforts to partners in Arizona
Assess the strengths, weakness and gaps in the State Diabetes Health System
Support community grant opportunities to develop coalitions of stakeholders to assess community needs specific to the populations of targeted high-risk communities
Collaborate with internal and external partners in addressing program specific activities for the Hispanic/Latino and Native American population
Develop and maintain a working partnership with participating clinics in the Arizona Diabetes Collaborative to establish a consistent method of health care delivery and accountability for clinics in Arizona
Provide opportunities for diabetes education and training for professionals to promote best-practices and standards of care for those responsible for providing medical care for people living with diabetes

Contact information

Diabetes Control and Prevention Program Coordinator
Arizona Department of Health Services
150 North 18^th Ave., Suite 310
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Telephone 602-542-7503
Fax 602-542-1890

Additional Information

Arizona Diabetes Prevention and Control Program*

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This page last reviewed January 31, 2005.

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