Public Health & Outreach

Public Health Diabetes Brochure

 

Public Health Diabetes Outreach Department

 

Tobacco Education Program

 


Diabetes Services for Native Americans

Public Health Diabetes Wellness Programs Stats

Diabetes Wellness Classes

  • A series of friendly, culturally-based classes for Native Americans clients with Diabetes 
  • Once a week for an eight-week stretch
  • Diabetes education, a cooking demo, and a healthful, freshly prepared lunch
  • Medical guidance and support a team of Public Health and Diabetes Professionals
  • A graduation ceremony completes this series
  • Incentives are offered for improvements in the ABCs (A1C blood sugar checks, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol) health measures upon completion of the Diabetes Wellness Program

 

Community Health Representative Program

  • Provide Quality Health Care Services 
  • Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Services to American Indians and Alaska Natives within Lake County 
  • Bridge the communication gap between Clinic and patients 
  • Services include: Basic Health Screens, Health Education, Case Management and Home Visitations

 

LCTHC Family Garden Club

  • Organic garden project for our Native Community
  • Increase access to fresh fruit & vegetable 
  • Meets from May to October every year

 

Eye Screening Clinic

  • Diabetics need a retinal eye screen once a year
  • We offer Retinal Eye Scans to our Diabetic patients 
  • Native Diabetic patients receive a $10.00 gift card after completing their eye screen

 

Hinth'el Diabetes Action Council (HDAC)

  • Provides an opportunity for the native community and staff to come together and find solutions to improve access to education and medical care for diabetic patients
  • Together we want to implement our first  Diabetes Action Plan to help prevent and treat diabetes

 

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

  • Prevent Diabetes by promoting healthy lifestyles
  • It helps participants achieve their health goals, including weight loss goals.
  • Participants are provided with self-management tools such as how to increase physical activity, make healthier food choices, and manage stress over a 16 week period
  • Trained Lifestyle Coaches and a Registered Dietician create individualized programs and provide support

Our Promise to You

We are dedicated to our patients.

We always recommend the same treatment that we would for our own family members; this ensures that you understand your options and that you receive efficient high quality medical care.

Lake County Tribal Health provides primary medical care for all of your chronic medical needs such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. as well as treatment for acute illness and injuries.

We also provide ongoing continuing care through child exams, immunizations, health education, annual screening exams, and much more.