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Program Overview

The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020 grant “A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes” with a period of performance of June 30, 2023, through June 29, 2028. Goals of the DPCP include:

  • Increase the number of organizations implementing evidence-based community behavioral change program
  • Increased adaptation/tailoring of effective programs for priority populations
  • Increase the number of patients screened and referred to community resources
  • Increase Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings in clinical settings
  • Increase participation in evidence-based community behavioral change programs
  • Increase multi-directional communication between clinical and community resources
  • Monitor and provide expert advice on diabetes related policy and legislation
 

Staff Listing

Community Wellness Unit Manager

Godwin Nwando

gnwando@health.nv.gov
775-443-2979

 

Contact Us

Darlene Douthitt
Diabetes Coordinator
Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
4150 Technology Way, Suite 200
Carson City, NV 89706
P: 775-546-5834
F: 775-684-4245
dkdouthitt@health.nv.gov

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