A1 COMMUNICATION, MEDIA and TECHNOLOGY: Empowering High-Risk Populations for Improved Diabetes Management

Thursday, April 15, 2010: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM
Century C
10:00 AM
Strategies to Increase Program Collaboration to Reduce Pre-Diabetes Risk in African American Women
Shelly-Ann Bowen, PhD, MS, CT(ASCP), Department of Health and Environmental Control; Abdoulaye Diedhiou, MD, MS, PhD, SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
10:15 AM
Neighborhood Health Talkers: Helping Individuals and Families “Live Diabetes Well“ through Community Conversations
Renee Cadzow, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York State Area Health Education Center System; Mary Craig, BA, BS, Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center; Jimmy Rowe, EdM, Health Association of Niagara County, Inc
10:30 AM
Living with Diabetes: Challenges and Barriers Encountered in Diabetes Care & Management Practices
Rachel Luckett, MSCN, BS, Arkansas Department of Health; Joyce Eatmon, MPA, BA, Arkansas Department of Health
10:45 AM
Increasing Hispanic Enrollment and Adherence in Diabetes Programs
Dirk Schroeder, ScD, MPH, DrTango / Emory University; Leticia Davila, MSc, DrTango