About the Coalition

The Greater Capital Region Coalition for Diabetes Prevention and Control is a five-county network funded by the New York State Department of Health.  A lead agency coordinates activities in each partner county:

·          Albany & Rensselaer Counties: Northeast Health Diabetes Center

·          Columbia & Greene Counties: Healthcare Consortium

·          Schenectady County: Ellis Hospital Center for Diabetes

Mission

The mission of the Coalition is to improve the health and well-being of all our partner county residents at-risk or living with diabetes by facilitating high quality diabetes care that includes education and prevention.

Work Plan

The Coalition mission is advanced by development and implementation of an annual work plan designed to address the following diabetes objectives in the community:

·          Primary Prevention: Increase at-risk individuals’ knowledge and/or adoption of healthy behaviors and lifestyles to prevent or delay the occurrence of diabetes.

·          Secondary Prevention: Improve individuals’ ability to manage their diabetes through appropriate self-care and health care.

·          Professional Education: Increase health care providers’ ability to serve individuals with and/or at risk for diabetes.

·          Public Awareness: Increase public awareness of diabetes burden, risk, prevention and control and opportunities available to support healthy lifestyles.

Community Partners Wanted!

The Greater Capital Region Coalition for Diabetes Prevention and Control is seeking community partners interested in collaborating on diabetes-related projects. Please contact us with your ideas and suggestions.