While the Diabetes Coalition engages in various assessments, prevention, and outreach events throughout the year, the majority of these activities occur during Diabetes Month each November.
Come Join Us!!!
In 2015, over 3,000 individuals received a free diabetes risk assessment screening, with over 37% or (1,010) found to be at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, and linked to a health care provider for further assessment and treatment.
During November the Diabetes Coalition
- Provides FREE “Know Your Numbers” diabetes risk assessments in English, Spanish and Creole, glucose screenings, prevention, and education. Screening events occur throughout the county, from Jupiter, to the Glades, and down to Boca Raton.
- Invites you to Diabetes Awareness Day Saturday, November 12th, which is hosted by the Palm Beach Outlets in collaboration with the Diabetes Coalition, and Palm Healthcare Foundation.
Our Goals for 2016
- Increase the number of diabetes risk assessments completed to 4,000;
- Establish additional diabetes screening site locations in Palm Beach County;
- Expand the number of glucose screenings provided;
- Continue to educate and link individuals found at risk of diabetes to a health care provider;
- Strengthen our collaborative efforts with Enroll America, and our other community partners, to increase referrals for assistance in securing health care coverage; and
- Kick-off our Children’s Initiative – “Healthy and Ready to Thrive”.
Become Involved and Help Us Achieve Our 2016 Goals
You, your organization, business, or school, can partner with the Diabetes Coalition in a variety of ways.
1. Become a Diabetes Risk Assessment Screening Site
2. Volunteers
We need students, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and others including English, Spanish and Creole-speaking volunteers to help with:
- Event Preparation and Clean-up,
- Conducting Diabetes Screening Assessments, and
- Data Collection Activities.
3. Become a Sponsoring Partner
Since the Diabetes Coalition is a voluntary nonprofit alliance, membership dues, individual donations, and Sponsoring Partners are critical in helping the Coalition to go forward in achieving our mission and vision.
We are very grateful and welcome the many diverse contributions our Sponsoring Partners have made.
For more information regarding Sponsoring Partners, including the different Coalition initiatives, sponsoring opportunities, and the Coalition’s commitment to our partners please click on the button below.
Diabetes Awareness Day
Saturday November 12th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Diabetes Awareness Day represents the Coalition’s premier event of Diabetes Month, and is hosted by the Palm Beach Outlets in collaboration with Palm Healthcare Foundation. In addition to free diabetes risk assessments and glucose screenings, the community is invited to join the Coalition, its partners, and volunteers for a day of learning, while having fun. Activities include:
- Partner Organization Booths with Resources and Educational Materials;
- Cooking Demonstrations;
- Zumba Dancing with Digital Vibez;
- Face Painting; and
- Free Raffles for Gift Baskets and Certificates.
Please join us on Diabetes Awareness Day to Kick-Off the “Healthy and Ready to Thrive” Children’s Initiative.
Stay tuned for additional announcements regarding special events and activities during November Diabetes Month 2016. Please continue to check our website for the latest Diabetes Screening Site Locations, and other updates.
For questions, or additional information, please contact Debby Walters at debby@diabetescoalitionpbc.org .