"Heart Savers" Diabetes Intervention Program
Read a personal story from a Heart Savers participant in the Oct.-Nov. issue of the IHCRC Healthy Spirit Oct.-Nov. newsletter page 4.
In 2005, Indian Health Care Resource Center began our "Heart Savers" five-year Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Demonstration Project for adult diabetics. Funded by a grant from the Indian Health Service, the project features an innovative partnership of IHCRC's urban demonstration health center, the Northeastern Tribal Health System (NTHS) Miami Service Unit and the Indian Health Service Model Diabetes Program in Claremore.
The Heart Savers cardiovascular intervention and diabetes management activities helps American Indians with diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and maintain appropriate weight. Both IHCRC and NTHS are using an integrated curriculum to address a range of health conditions including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, obesity, nutrition, mental health and smoking. A team of qualified health professionals use an interdisciplinary approach to care and case management to provide a comprehensive program of medical, behavioral, nutritional and physical activity components.
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Health education helps clients make lifestyle changes to control their diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The primary prevention programs provide education and nutritional counseling to persons at risk for these diseases. Secondary prevention activities include identification and screening of high-risk individuals and provision of medications to prevent complications. Download the current Diabetes booklet.
IHCRC receives federal grant for Healthy Tulsa Pathways Collaborative Project
Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa is one of eight nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive the Office of Minority Health "Partnerships Active in Communities to Achieve Health Equity" (PAC) federal grant. The family-centered "Healthy Tulsa Pathways" project will benefit American Indians and other minority populations in ten of Tulsa's high risk zip codes. The funding will provide $485,000 per year for three years to improve outcomes for Tulsa's at-risk minority populations in the areas of obesity, diabetes and
heart disease.
The intent of the PAC program is to demonstrate the effectiveness of community-based networks in improving health outcomes among racial and ethnic minorities. The program seeks to improve health outcomes through the establishment of integrated networks that collaboratively employ evidence-based disease management and preventive health activities; build the capacity of communities to address social determinants and environmental barriers to healthcare access; and increase access to and utilization of preventive care, medical treatment and
supportive services.
The mission of the OMH is to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of policies and programs that reduce health disparities and gaps in care. Racial and ethnic minorities have historically experienced poorer health outcomes.
Read more about: "Healthy Tulsa Pathways".