TITLE
title
DHHS-PUBLIC HEALTH: INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ALAMANCE COUNTY FOR MINORITY DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (MDPP)
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SPONSOR
sponsor
Anita Ramachandran
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BACKGROUND
background
The Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) operates primarily under the sponsorships of Alamance County’s Health Department, which serves as the sole provider of this initiative within region 5. This exclusivity allows the County to coordinate effectively across the nine-county region, ensuring that resources and services are directed to minority populations at risk of pre-diabetes and diabetes including Guilford, Chatham, Rockingham, Durham, Alamance, Orange, Caswell, Person, and Randolph. Alamance County approved this funding as part of their FY2425 adopted budget.
The reach of the MDPP is both quantitative and qualitative. Quantitatively, the program aims to engage a significant number of individuals from diverse minority communities across the nine counties, with comprehensive strategies to screen and refer these individuals to diabetes prevention classes. Qualitatively, the program emphasizes culturally relevant approaches and tailored interventions to effectively engage minority populations, thus enhancing the likelihood of successful participation and outcomes.
The MDPP adheres to specific standards mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ensuring that all implemented activities meet evidence-based guidelines for diabetes prevention. Compliance with these standards is critical for the program’s funding and effectiveness, requiring the Guilford County Division of Health to follow best practices in diabetes prevention, community outreach, and participant engagement.
As of June 2024:
• 12 participants attended the class for almost a year.
• Participants logged in anywhere from 0 minutes of physical activity a week to 1,040 minutes of physical activity a week.
• The average weight loss for the class was - 8.92 pounds.
MDPP community health educators will also be starting a new cohort at the YWCA in High Point in October.
The MDPP operates as an integrated system, focusing both internally within the Health Department and externally within the community. It directly impacts residents of Alamance County and the broader Region 5 (including Guilford County) by promoting health equity and improving health outcomes among minority populations. The program incorporates various components, including awareness campaigns, community screenings, referrals to lifestyle classes, and self-management education, creating a comprehensive support system for participants.
Through this structured approach, the MDPP seeks to reduce the incidence of diabetes in minority communities, foster healthier lifestyles, and improve overall public health outcomes in the region. The collaborative relationship between the parties involved will facilitate effective administrative coordination and financial support, vital for the program's sustainability and success.
Through this inter-local agreement with Alamance County Public Health Department, Guilford County Public Health has been awarded funds in the amount of $11,643, which are included in the FY2024-25 adopted budget, to assist in caring out the following activities: screening, educational programs, and active living classes. The contract is effective June 1, 2024, for a term of one (1) year.
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BUDGET IMPACT
budget impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
NO COUNTY MATCH REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve an inter-local agreement between DHHS-Public Health and Alamance County department of Public Health, in substantial form, in the amount of $11,643, to be effective June 1, 2024, for a term of one (1) year for the purposes of diabetes prevention programs for historically under-served populations.
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