Diabetes costs New York State an estimated $12.9 billion annually.
Projects
The Migrant Clinician Network (MCN) Diabetes Track II project is designed to track mobile individuals with diabetes. Track II Program thereby encourages continuity of care with the transfer of vital health information between clinics, assistance to finding and accessing services, and support as they implement their treatment plan.
Minnesota Community Measurement developed D5, a project created to make it easier for people with diabetes and their health care providers to work together to set and achieve goals to better manage the disease.
Designed by a broad collaboration of San Diego health care and community-based organizations, a diabetes care and education program that addresses the specific needs of underserved, ethnically diverse populations.
Patient-centered medical home model focuses on a continuous relationship with a physician who coordinates care for both wellness and illness.
American Cancer Society worksite program encourages employees to be more physically active through individual goal-setting and team support.
American Cancer Society online program encourages employees to be more physically active.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report reviews results of the Active for Life program, an initiative to to deliver and sustain research-based physical activity programs in real-world settings.
Healthy Communities Initiative in Buffalo is improving community infrastructure and links to enhance open space for pedestrians and cyclists in targeted communications and to increase physical activity and wellness promotion.
Active Living in Santa Ana is a local YMCA-led partnership promoting physical activity in Santa Ana, California, using a community-organizing approach and focusing on low-income public housing developments, schools, and neighborhoods. Includes components such as developing and maintaining walking and exercise groups at public housing facilities and working with neighborhood associations to identify recreational opportunities and barriers to active living.
American Pharmacy Association Foundation reports on the Asheville Project, an employer-sponsored pharmacist-coaching program to improve outcomes and reduce care costs for patients with diabetes and other diseases.
