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Umbrella Hub Resources provided to its Subsidiaries
- Support through Community of Practice (CoP) calls and technical assistance to implement a year-long cohort of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP).
- Training support (registration fees) to complete the Lifestyle Coach Training certification for implementation of the National DPP.
- Depending on funding availability, ITCA can provide printed copies of CDC’s new Native PreventT2 Curriculum – coach’s guide, participant modules, and handouts.
- If you’re interested in learning more about or joining the ITCA Umbrella Hub, please send an email to Glenda Tovar (Glenda.Tovar@itcaonline.com) to schedule a meeting.
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Community of Practice Calls (Quarterly)
ITCA invites Tribes and Tribal serving organizations implementing or on the road to implementing the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to join the upcoming Community of Practice (CoP) Calls.
During these NDPP CoP calls we will gather to collectively share our experiences, successes and challenges, and discuss possible problem-solving approaches, ultimately learning from each other. Register today and mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you and bring your coffee/tea.
December 15, 2026 @ 1 pm MST
March 9, 2027 @ 10 am MST
June 8, 2027 @ 10 am MST
September 7, 2027 @ 10 am MST
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- Prediabetes Risk Test (click image to enlarge)
Highlights:
- The lifestyle change program can help you build healthy new habits that last a lifetime.
- When you join the program, you’ll learn, laugh, share stories, and try new things.
- Most of all, you’ll lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve your health.
The program includes:
- A CDC-approved curriculum
- A lifestyle coach
- A support group
What you’ll learn:
In the first half of the program, you’ll learn to:
- Eat healthy without giving up all the foods you love.
- Add physical activity to your life, even if you don’t think you have time.
- Deal with stress.
- Cope with challenges that can slow your progress, like choosing healthy food when eating out.
- Get back on track if you stray from your plan. Everyone slips now and then!
In the second half of the program, you’ll enhance the skills you’ve learned so you can maintain the changes you’ve made.
Time Commitment:
The program runs for 1 year.
- During the first 6 months, you’ll meet about once a week.
- During the second 6 months, you’ll meet once or twice a month.
Source: About the Lifestyle Change Program | National Diabetes Prevention Program | CDC
Program Staff
Glenda Tovar, Umbrella Hub Primary Contact (Lifestyle Coach)
Vanessa Dodge, Umbrella Hub Secondary Contact (Lifestyle Coach and Data Preparer)
Gwenda Gorman, Health & Human Services Director (Lifestyle Coach)