Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County
is Kentucky's located in Eastern Kentucky. As of the
2010 census
, the population was 65,024.The
county seat
is Pikeville, KY.
Pike County diabetes coalition is a member of a five-county collaborative call the Big Sandy Diabetes Coalition (BSDC). The coalition, based at Big Sandy Health Care in Prestonsburg, aims to improve detection, prevention and treatment of diabetes through screening and connection with local resources; it serves the five southeastern counties of Floyd, Johnson Magoffin, Martin and Pike.
Success Story:
Community Diabetes Screenings:
During a community screening, a man had a very high A1C. As a result of the educational information he received about the benefits of proper nutrition and physical activity, he walked his first 5K less than two weeks after the initial screenings.
For more information about how to implement programs highlighted contact Coalition Co-Coordinators Pam Sprading at p.spradling@bshc.org
or Julie Chaney at JulieL.Chaney@ky.gov
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Macon County, Alabama
Success Story
:
Community exercise programs are implemented at several sites including senior centers and faith organizations. Coalition members have implemented the program since 2015. Gentle Yoga For All (Chair Exercise) provides an enjoyable fitness program for anyone whose physical activity is limited due to age, disability, recovery from substance abuse, or any chronic conditions. The emphasis of the program is proper breathing, stretching and relaxation techniques. Gentle Yoga is a coalition main stay and participant favorite.
For more information about how to implement programs highlighted contact Coalition Co-Coordinators Faye Hall-Jackson at fayehalljackson63@gmail.com
or Shirley Rogers at pwocshirley@gmail.com
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June is National Men's Health Month!
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Fear of receiving bad news is the number one reason men don’t talk about or take better care of their health. Historically, men have not been comfortable discussing issues about their health, particularly conditions like diabetes and depression. This has resulted in shorter and less healthy lives for men in the United States compared to women. We encourage all men with diabetes to take the "modern man" challenge: get out, get active, get informed!
The month of June is all about the fellas because its the official Men's Health Month! Learn how your coalition can participate in Men's Health Month by clicking
here.
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UPCOMING SITE VISITS: WE ARE COMING TO A COUNTY NEAR YOU!
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Site Visit
Coosa County, Alabama
June 14, 2019
Site Visit
Meigs County, Ohio
June 10, 2019
Diabetes Today Training
Clay County (KY) Health Department
August 20 - 21, 2019
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Interested in offering Gentle Yoga Leader Training, Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP) or a similar workshop for your coalition members? Contact Shelia Plogger for additional information at splogger@marshall.edu.
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Save-the-Date for the
2019 Appalachian Diabetes Coalitions Celebrating Success Conference
October 1- 4, 2019
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UPCOMING REGIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
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American Diabetes Association 79th Scientific Sessions
The Scientific Sessions offer researchers and health care professionals an amazing opportunity to share ideas and learn about the significant advances in diabetes research, treatment, and care. Over the course of five days, attendees will receive exclusive access to more than 2,800 original research presentations, take part in provocative and engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts, and expand professional networks with colleagues from around the world. The conference will be at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
June 7 - 11, 2019
Ohio State Office of Rural Health Conference
The Ohio State Office of Rural Health Conference is free to attend and is for anyone with an interest in rural health care. The conference will be held at the Mohican Lodge and Conference Center in Perrysville, Oh. There will be two full days, including evening activities such as a hike and campfire (weather permitting).
Perrysville, Ohio
August 12 - 13, 2019
SAVE-THE-DATE: Appalachian Strong Summit
Asheville, North Carolina
September 4–6, 2019
2019 West Virginia Rural Health Conference
This is the 27th year of the West Virginia Rural Health Conference, the only rural health conference in the state. The conference features national and state best practices, speakers, provides continuing education to physicians, attorneys, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, dentists, community health educators and others, and is an unparalleled opportunity to network with others interested in improving rural health care in West Virginia.
Huntington, WV
October 9 - 11, 2019
13th Annual Southern Obesity Summit
The Southern Obesity Summit (SOS) is the largest regional obesity prevention event in the United States, drawing hundreds of participants from 16 Southern States consisting of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Together, these states join forces to fight obesity. The conference will be held at the Renaissance Convention Center and Spa in Oklahoma City, OK.
October 28 - 30, 2019
American Public Health Association
APHA identifies and shares innovative strategies to demonstrate how cooperation between organizations, governments, communities, public health disciplines and the public can improve health outcomes. And we will continue to use evidence-based research to transform a sick care system to one of prevention and wellness. The Annual Meeting gives more than 12,000 public health professionals an opportunity to put science and action to work to achieve a healthier nation.
November 2 - 6, 2019
Philadelphia, PA
Kentucky Rural Health Association Conference
Save-The-Date
November 14 - 15, 2019
Healthy Churches 2020 Conference
Healthy Churches 2020 Conference provides pastors, ministers, congregational health directors, coordinators, nurses, and members with tools and resources in areas of disease state awareness, management and prevention needed to establish and strengthen the capacity of Health Ministries. Conference topics include, but are not limited to: diabetes, obesity, heart disease, arthritis, hepatitis, Alzheimer’s, cancer, HIV, precision medicine, and clinical studies. Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference is committed to helping congregational-based health ministries to improve the health and healthcare outcomes of individuals and surrounding communities they serve.
Charlotte, NC
November 19 - 22, 2019
Rural Health Association of
Tennessee
Save-The-Date
Music Road Resort Hotel & Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN
November 20 - 22, 2019
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The Comprehensive Resource for Achieving Success in Diabetes Self-Management Education Support
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Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) has been shown to improve health outcomes. The purpose of this toolkit is to increase use of DSMES services among people with diabetes and promote healthcare provider referrals. Expanded use of DSMES can help ensure that all people with diabetes receive the support they need. The toolkit provides resources and tools in one place to assist with the development, promotion, implementation, and sustainability of DSMES services.
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What Can Public Health Learn from Parks & Recreation Efforts?
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Join the Bloomberg American Health Initiative and the American Public Health Association for a conversation about how park and recreation agencies actively influence health and advance equity on
June 18, from 1-2 p.m. ET
. Participants will learn about:
- Tools agencies can use to promote healthy lifestyles;
- Local case examples; and
- A collaborative project among public health, medical and school partnerships that led to a community preventative health systems plan led by parks and recreation.
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Farmers Market Promotion Program
The purpose of the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is to increase domestic consumption of, and access to, locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets by developing, improving, expanding, and providing outreach, training, and technical assistance to, or assisting in the development, improvement, and expansion of, domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.
Due date is June 15, 2019.
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Appalachian Kentucky Community Mini-Grant Funding
Community Mini-Grants provide funding to support evidence-based or evidence-informed health outreach projects to address challenges and improve the health of Appalachian populations in Kentucky.
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Do you know of a funding opportunity that you think wo
uld be
beneficial
to other members in the network? Send to knoxr@marshall.edu and we will share it!
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Interactive Reporting Tool to Assist Appalachian Communities in Exploring Community Data
Are you looking for health statistics for your community, county, or state? Creating a Culture of Health in Appalachia: Disparities and Bright Spots is an interactive report that includes county-level data on 41 variables, including several measures relevant to diabetes and its risk factors. Users can easily create reports or maps to examine conditions in any county, or compare multiple counties. Creating a Culture of Health in Appalachia: Disparities and Bright Spots is an innovative research initiative sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and administered by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
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National Diabetes Prevention Program Customer Service Center
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The purpose of the National DPP Customer Service Center is to provide organizations easy access to information and resources about prediabetes and the National DPP. Organizations can access training materials, toolkits, and videos; ask questions; and receive technical assistance related to all aspects of the program.
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