The kiowa tribe and its communities have been experiencing high rates of diabetes and have identified the need for several services to help prevent and manage the disease. - the kiowa tribe sdpi…

The kiowa tribe and its communities have been experiencing high rates of diabetes and have identified the need for several services to help prevent and manage the disease. - the kiowa tribe sdpi program will focus on four areas throughout the year. They are as follows: 1. Physical activity education- every month for one year, implementation of a walking group, native social dancing/ drumming/singing and other activities like volleyball, basketball will be ongoing throughout the year. 2. Nutrition education- a cooking demonstration 8 times a year providing healthy foods/recipes while working with our tribal food distribution program. Many tribal members are on a low income and receive USDA commodities. Therefore, the CHR provides great healthy recipes from a nutritionist who demonstrates how to use food to the best nutritional value. A cookbook is also provided. 3. Youth prevention- spring semester from february to may, working with youth and schools in providing speakers and activities/games. The goal is to encourage physical activity as well as decreasing electronic media. 4. Community health events- four events for health fairs, running/walking groups ranging from elders to youth who participates on a regular basis. The kiowa CHR has developed a community report to host events that are well organize and beneficial to the attendees who participate.