A strategic approach to advancing health equity for priority populations with or at risk for diabetes - missouri's CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020 component a application the missouri department of health and…

A strategic approach to advancing health equity for priority populations with or at risk for diabetes - missouri's CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020 component a application the missouri department of health and senior services (dhss) diabetes program is located at 920 wildwood drive, jefferson city, missouri, 65109. Attached is our component a application in response to the notice of funding opportunity: a strategic approach to advancing health equity for priority populations with or at risk for diabetes (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020). The missouri department of health and senior services (dhss) diabetes program works to decrease risk for type 2 diabetes among adults with prediabetes and improve self-care practices, quality of care, and early detection of complications among people with diabetes by collaborating with partners and evidence-based program suppliers within communities of need. Through effective umbrella hub models and community health worker (CHW) infrastructure, we are increasing program delivery sites, increasing program enrollments, and coordinating statewide referral networks for both programs and social determinants of health (sdoh) support services. Our work centers on health equity and reducing health disparities across the state of missouri. As the state public health agency, dhss has the capacity to work on these important initiatives at a statewide level, while also concentrating resources in communities where they are needed most. This new funding award will allow the missouri diabetes program to positively impact priority populations across the state through the strategies and activities described in the work plan. Two main long-term outcomes from this work include: 1. Decrease in the proportion of people with diabetes with an A1C > 9% 2. Increase in the number of program completers served by CDC-recognized national DPP delivery organizations who reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes to achieve these long-term outcomes, the missouri diabetes program will focus on the following short-term and intermediate outcomes: 1. Increase the number of organizations implementing evidence-based community behavioral change programs 2. Increase the adaptation/tailoring of effective programs for priority populations 3. Increase the number of patients screened and referred to community resources (i.e., health/mental health resources) 4. Increase sdoh screenings in clinical settings 5. Increase participation in evidence-based community behavioral change programs 6. Increase multi-directional communication between clinical and community resources the missouri diabetes program is a long-standing recipient of federal, state and private foundation funds that we have effectively utilized to better prevent and manage chronic conditions across the state. We look forward to continuing this important work under this new funding opportunity.