Public Health & Outreach

Diabetes Services for Native Americans

Diabetes Wellness Classes

A series of friendly, culturally-based classes for Native Americans clients with Diabetes
Once a week for an eight-week stretch
Diabetes education, a cooking demo, and a healthful, freshly prepared lunch
Medical guidance and support a team of Public Health and Diabetes Professionals
A graduation ceremony completes this series
Incentives are offered for improvements in the ABCs (A1C blood sugar checks, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol) health measures upon completion of the Diabetes Wellness Program

Community Health Representative Program

Provide Quality Health Care Services
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Services to American Indians and Alaska Natives within Lake County
Bridge the communication gap between Clinic and patients
Services include: Basic Health Screens, Health Education, Case Management and Home Visitations

LCTHC Family Garden Club

Eye Screening Clinic

Diabetics need a retinal eye screen once a year
We offer Retinal Eye Scans to our Diabetic patients
Native Diabetic patients receive a $10.00 gift card after completing their eye screen

Hinth'el Diabetes Action Council (HDAC)

Provides an opportunity for the native community and staff to come together and find solutions to improve access to education and medical care for diabetic patients
Together we want to implement our first Diabetes Action Plan to help prevent and treat diabetes

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

Prevent Diabetes by promoting healthy lifestyles
It helps participants achieve their health goals, including weight loss goals.
Participants are provided with self-management tools such as how to increase physical activity, make healthier food choices, and manage stress over a 16 week period
Trained Lifestyle Coaches and a Registered Dietician create individualized programs and provide support

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