DREF Launches New Health Initiative - Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention
In the first six months, participants will attend a weekly class that will focus on a particular skill. In the second half of the year, periodic classes will be available to assist with achieving long-term success. Throughout the program, participants will have a personal lifestyle coach available to provide support and answer questions. The Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention classes will be offered in-person and virtually; online video classes are also available.
Click on this Link to determine if you are eligible to participate in Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention
Δ Many African Americans are at risk of developing diabetes. Join this initiative to have an IMPACT in preventing the disease. You can register (in-person or virtually) during the 55th National Convention of DST to determine your eligibility to participate in Project IMPACT.
Δ Visit the DREF informational booth at the DST 55th National Convention in Atlanta, GA to learn how you, your family members, and/or chapter members can benefit from this health initiative. Or if you are attending virtually, visit the DREF website to learn more www.deltafoundation.net
Δ DST chapters interested in offering the Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention program as a part of your health and wellness agenda are encouraged to contact DREF via email: info@deltafoundation.net.
Δ Volunteers are needed to help promote this empowering and life-saving program in your community. Contact the DREF Program Director to volunteer by sending an email to info@deltafoundation.net not later than November 23, 2021.
Δ Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention will teach participants the skills they need to prevent type 2 diabetes. In the first six months, participants will attend a weekly class that will focus on a particular skill.
Δ In the second half of the year, periodic classes will be available to assist with achieving long-term success. Throughout the program, participants will have a personal lifestyle coach available to provide support and answer questions.
Δ The Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention classes will be offered in-person and virtually; online video classes are available.
Δ The APhA Foundation received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to promote and facilitate enrollment in the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Δ Check out these short video clips that profile the Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention Program. A Change for Life video – Program components and testimonials