Norton Sound Health Corporation

Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes Prevention/Chronic Care Program Planning Session. November 1st 2002

"Empowering people and communities to promote health lifestyles and improve the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses."

The intent of this program is to:

Empower communites to develop culturally sensitve prgrams promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent chronic illness

Personally empower individuals to take ownership of their helathcare through family and community based suupport to improve the qualtiy of life for people with chronic illnesses.

NEW:  Diabetes Prevention/Healthy Living Grant Available

The NSHC Diabetes Prevention and Chronic Care Program is pleased to announce a non-competitive grant program to help prevent diabetes in the villages of Norton Sound. We will be accepting proposals for projects that promote healthy eating, physical fitness, and traditional lifestyles in the villages of Norton Sound.

Guidelines: Proposals should represent cooperative efforts between IRA councils, city councils, and village health care providers. Projects may include organized community activities, educational programs, exercise equipment, incentive programs, or any activity that will encourage healthy living by community members. Applications should include the title of the proposed project and a brief narrative description, including who the project will benefit, who is responsible for organizing the project, and how long the project will continue. A preliminary budget should also be included. Please use the attached application form for proposals.

Diabetes Prevention/Health Living Application.

Village Mini-Grant Reporting Requirements

Monies for these grants are available to NSHC as part of a Diabetes Prevention Grant from the Special Diabetes Program for Indians and Native Alaskans. Up to $15,000 can be made available to each village that submits proposals meeting the above guidelines. Grants to villages will be renewable annually, provided the federal monies for diabetes prevention continues to be available to NSHC.

Please submit grant proposals to:

Rahnia Parker, CAMP Director, 907-443-3480