ESTILL COUNTY DIABETES COALITION

“Working to improve the health of Estill County, Kentucky”

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

Coalition offers at least one series of classes per year

Previous classes have had inconsistent attendance

New approach – 4 different sites, during lunch

Began with Body Fitness group

Average of 17 people per session

Laura Ashley teaching the second class in the series, at the County Extension Office.

TRAVELING DIABETES CLINIC

10 month diabetes clinic initiated at Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital in 2012

Each month the Registered Dietitian traveled to employees of the hospital and 3 clinics, checking blood sugar and educating on diabetes

Tracked blood sugars and addressed any issues

A variety of topics on prevention and management were offered to employees

A “go to the employee” approach worked well in this setting

TRAVELING CLINIC RESULTS…

Two employees were previously unaware they had diabetes

An employee improved their Hemoglobin A1c from 14% to 7.4%

An employee with consistent elevated blood sugars in the afternoon discovered cause and corrected

An insulin dependent employee was found to consistently be having blood sugars greater than 300 and was not taking her insulin as prescribed

DIABETES ALERT DAY – LOCAL GROCERY STORE

Coalition members set up a booth in local Sav-A-Lot grocery store to distribute information

Free literature and oral care kits

Information on local resources

Over 100 people collected information

Diabetes Alert Day

Education booth at local Sav-A-Lot

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Coalition members had booths at Back to School Night at local middle school

Oral care information, toothbrush and toothpaste, healthy eating and snacking information, community resource information

Adults could register for a FREE dental visit with cleaning

Over 125 people visited the booth

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

Coalition had previously sponsored community health fairs, and offered flu shots through the health department

Coalition looked for new focus for large community event

First baby shower held in the county in many years

Great response! 15 local agencies and coalitions represented; 65 people in attendance

BABY SHOWER CONTINUED…

Open to parents who are expecting or have a child under 2

Provided dinner for families

Lots of great information and giveaways at booths

Great door prizes

2nd annual shower held last week – grown from first year

3 guest speakers were available to talk about car seat safety; appropriate use of the Emergency Department; what to expect with a newborn

Baby Shower 2013

WALKING TRAILS

Partnership with local Development Alliance and Chamber of Commerce

1,2 and 3 mile city trails

County is currently partnering with surrounding counties to form a rural trail system for pedestrians, bikes and ATV’s

BODY FITNESS CLASS

Interfaith Wellness Ministry

2 class series per year / meet 2 times per week

Target elderly and those with chronic conditions

Improves flexibility, muscle tone, strength and balance

Current health topics discussed at end of class

Based on Body Recall curriculum