Senior Pediatric Public Health Nurse Winslow Indian Health Care Center Winslow, Arizona, United States
Childhood obesity is one risk factor for developing diabetes among youth. The rate of T2D among youth is increasing drastically. Many social determinants of health play a role in daily eating habits and levels of physical activity. This poster provides insight into a multidisciplinary team approach to a lifestyle modification program for families among the American Indian population in northern Arizona within the Winslow Service Area. This program, named Victory, involves a pediatric clinic with frequent follow-up visits, group sessions, and case management.