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February 21st, 2013
The Y Launches Project to Test Cost Effectiveness of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
Demonstration project estimated to save Medicare $4.2 million over three years WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 21, 2013 – YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) officially launched a demonstration project today to show that an evidence-based prevention program delivered by a community-based organization can lower incidence of type 2 diabetes and reduce medical ...January 16th, 2013
SOWEGA Council on Aging, Albany, Georgia Awarded Grant to Support Diabetes Screening Activities for Seniors
SOWEGA is one of eight agencies nationwide to receive funding from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and Novo Nordisk Washington – The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) announced today that it has partnered with Novo Nordisk and the Medicare Diabetes Screening Project ...July 27th, 2012
The MDSP Hosts Event with the City of Atlanta
On July 25, the MDSP, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, hosted an event for seniors at the Adamsville Recreation Center in Southwest Atlanta. This event was held to promote the MDSP scholarship program to the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, as well as the the Mayor of Atlanta’s PSA ...July 9th, 2012
MDSP Partner, Tri-County Diabetes Partnership, Works to Prevent Diabetes in Eastern Kentucky
The MDSP is working with the Tri-County Diabetes Partnership in Eastern Kentucky to bring the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program to the more rural counties in the area. Here you will find an article describing more of the work done by Dr. Gil Friedell and his organization, as well as ...April 2nd, 2012
Clayton County, Georgia Hosts Event for Diabetes Alert Day
On the fourth Tuesday of every March, the American Diabetes Association issues a one-day “wake-up call” asking Americans to take the Diabetes Risk Test to assess their risk the disease. As a part of the 24th Annual American Diabetes Alert Day®, the Frank Bailey Senior Center hosted ...February 17th, 2012
The MDSP Partners with National Senior Corps Association to Award 2012 Grants
Since 2008, the MDSP, with funds provided by Novo Nordisk, has conducted a grant process to encourage senior-serving organizations around the country to promote the free diabetes screening benefit under Medicare. To date, over 40 organizations across the country have been awarded small grassroots organizing grants to spread the message ...February 14th, 2012
Help For Older Adults At Risk for Diabetes
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a 16-session, evidence-based lifestyle intervention shown to reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. In a classroom setting, participants learn how to improve eating habits, increase physical activity and make other changes that can lead to a healthier lifestyle....January 27th, 2012
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS IN LOUISVILLE AND LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
(Louisville, KY) Kentucky is among the ten states with the highest incidence of diabetes in the United States. Ten per cent of Kentuckians are estimated to have diabetes, 20 percent of Kentuckians over the age of 65. Clearly, the probability of getting diabetes goes up as Kentuckians get older. To ...December 21st, 2011
