COMMUNITY HEALTH DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP) FDOH-Escambia’s PreventT2 Lifestyle Change Program began in 2016 and is part of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, which has been proven to help people make modest lifestyle changes and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by more than 50 percent. The program goals are to reduce participants’ body weight by at least five percent and for participants to reach a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-to-intense physical activity per week.
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED: • •
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159.9 lbs TOTAL WEIGHT LOST
A trained lifestyle coach for guidance and encouragement Skills needed to lose weight, become more physically active, and manage stress Support from other participants with similar goals Weekly meetings for the first six months, then once or twice a month for the second six months
140
TOTAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
FLORIDA BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM (FBCCEDP) The Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP) provides education on breast and cervical cancer and the importance of getting regular breast and cervical cancer screening exams and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Services offered include referrals for screening and diagnostic mammograms, pap smears, and assistance with medical insurance.
565
SERVICES PROVIDED TO
432
WOMEN
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County 2016 Annual Report
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