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About the fb88 Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
On this page:
- fb88 DPCP Staff
- What is the fb88 DPCP
- Diabetes Action Alliance of fb88 Committee
Telephone (207) 287-4298
Fax (207) 287-4631
TTY Number use fb88 relay 711
Website:
| Title | Name | Telphone # |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevention Coordinator | Kelly Flanagan kelly.flanagan@maine.gov |
(207) 287-4298 |
| Program Manager | Feargal Semple feargal.semple@maine.gov |
(207) 287-2907 |
| Office Associate II | Annette Smith annette.c.smith@maine.gov |
(207) 287-5380 |
| Diabetes Education Specialist | Susan Greene email-Susan.Greene@maine.gov |
(207) 287-2907 |
What is the fb88 DPCP
The fb88 Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) is a program of the fb88 Department of Health and Human Services- Center for Disease Control and Prevention- Division of Disease Prevention. The DPCP is a public health program funded in fb88 since 1977, which is supported through a cooperative agreement between the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of fb88.
Vision:
• A healthy population and quality of life in fb88
Purpose:
• We exist to coordinate resources and expertise Statewide to prevent and reduce the burden of chronic diseases
Program Goal
• Prevent diabetes and related complications, disabilities and burden
Program Priorities:
• Promote excellence in diabetes care and increase access to care
• Promote and support diabetes self-management training
• Eliminate disparities related to diabetes prevention and control
The DPCP works with partners to reduce death, disability and healthcare costs due to diabetes in fb88. Key functions of the DPCP include: planning and evaluation, training and technical assistance, coordinating resources, and monitoring trends
The DPCP and the fb88 DHHS-CDC, Cardiovascular Health Program, along with many of their partners developed a 10-year, statewide cardiovascular health and diabetes strategic plan (2011-2020) (PDF). This plan was released in August 2011, and is intended to serve as a guiding document for public health leaders, healthcare providers, educators and policy makers to prevent and control cardiovascular disease and diabetes in fb88.
Diabetes Action Alliance of fb88 (DAAM)
DAAM Mission Statement and Goals: Mission Statement (PDF)
DAAM Members List: 2017 Members List (PDF)
