TITLE
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HHS - PUBLIC HEALTH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ALAMANCE COUNTY: MINORITY DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM MDPP ($11,643)
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SPONSOR
sponsor
Courtney McFadden
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BACKGROUND
background
The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) operates under the sponsorship of Alamance County Health Department, which serves as the sole provider of this initiative within Region 5. This exclusivity enables Alamance County to coordinate effectively across the nine-county region-Guilford, Chatham, Rockingham, Durham, Alamance, Orange, Caswell, Person, and Randolph-ensuring that resources and services are directed toward minority populations at risk for pre-diabetes and diabetes.
Alamance County approved funding for this initiative as part of its FY2025-26 adopted budget.The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) is a lifestyle change initiative designed to help individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes. The program is designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic, and the curriculum is grounded in the CDC's diabetes prevention framework. Guilford County offers MDPP classes across the county, focusing on educating individuals on the importance of physical activity, improving nutrition, and achieving approximately 5-7% weight loss over the MDPP program's 12 month period. Because T2 diabetes disproportionately impacts minority communities, Guilford County aims to provide services to these populations to reduce incidence of diabetes. We offer A1c screening events across the county for individuals that are interested in taking the MDPP class which helps to identify those who may be pre diabetic. Additionally, any community organization can inquire for wellness presentations to their target audience. Much of diabetes prevention is through healthy eating and active living work, we look at where people live, have or in some cases do not have access to physical activity opportunities, where they grocery shop, and we can tailor wellness strategies to meet people where they are. Because the MDPP program knows that not everyone has the same access to wellness tools, the program provides incentives throughout the year that participants engage in the program to help them achieve their wellness goals. These can include, but are not limited to, fitness trackers, cookbooks, air fryers, exercise bands, portion control containers, water bottles, nutribullet, and more. By working with program participants, we aim to empower them to take control of their own health and well being.
For FY2025 MDPP provided education to the following:
• 8 participants attended the class for almost a year (7 completed the program in full)
• Participants logged from 40 minutes to 1,000 minutes of physical activity per week.
• The average weight for the class was 3.01% with the most being 6.3% by an individual
• The program completed 52 A1C screenings.
The MDPP operates as an integrated system-internally within the Health Department and externally in the community-positively impacting residents of both Alamance County and Region 5 (including Guilford County). The program promotes health equity, encourages healthier lifestyles, and improves public health outcomes among minority populations.
Key components include:
• Awareness and outreach campaigns
• Community health screenings
• Referrals to lifestyle modification classes
• Self-management education and support
Through this structured and collaborative approach, the MDPP aims to reduce diabetes incidence in minority populations and strengthen regional partnerships to sustain ongoing health improvements.
Current year classes will be held at the YWCA currently 8 participants have already enrolled.
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BUDGET IMPACT
budget impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve an interlocal agreement between DHHS-Public Health and Alamance County department of Public Health, in substantial form, to be effective June 1, 2025, for a term of one (1) year for the purposes of diabetes prevention programs for historically under-served populations.
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