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2009 Disparities Partnership Forum

   
2009 Annual Disparities Partnership Forum

Overcoming Disparities

Building Successful Diabetes and Obesity Programs

National Conference on Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in High-Risk Populations 

The goal of the 3rd Disparities Partnership Forum was to highlight promising practices that address type 2 diabetes and obesity in high-risk populations.  Also, to introduce key elements of coalition-building for addressing disparities in healthcare at the community level.

The meeting was held November 18 - 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington, VA.  The keynote speakers were Dr. Garth Graham Garth Graham, MD, MPH, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Minority Health, and Dr. Kyu Rhee Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, FAAP, FACP, Chief Public Health Officer, Office of the Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration.

A key feature of the 2009 forum was the presentation of promising practices that can be applied to community efforts aimed at reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity in high-risk populations, including youth and adults.  Thirty-five promising practices received, thirty-four were selected for inclusion in a compilation.  Of the thirty-four selected, six practices were chosen to provide presentations during the Forum:

 Downloads for more information:

 3rd Annual Forum Overview Report (pdf)

 3rd Annual Forum Idea Exchanges Summary (pdf)

 3rd Annual Evaluation Summary (pdf)

 Thank you to the following companies for their support:

     Lilly     Blue Cross Blue Shield Logo

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