Program Overview
The Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020 grant “A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes” with a period of performance of June 30, 2023, through June 29, 2028. Goals of the DPCP include:
- Increase the number of organizations implementing evidence-based community behavioral change program
- Increased adaptation/tailoring of effective programs for priority populations
- Increase the number of patients screened and referred to community resources
- Increase Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings in clinical settings
- Increase participation in evidence-based community behavioral change programs
- Increase multi-directional communication between clinical and community resources
- Monitor and provide expert advice on diabetes related policy and legislation