Tuesday, April 30, 2024
4/30/2024
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe (YPIT) is a federally recognized Tribe with a small Reservation located within the city of Prescott, Arizona; approximately 100 miles north west of Phoenix. YPIT has managed our Tribal Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) program since the inception of the SDPI grant in 1997. Throughout the years, the program has provided a robust offering of diabetes prevention services. In the beginning, the Tribal program purchased exercise equipment and created the Wellness Center gym, installed three walking gates to increase accessibility to trail areas, supported efforts of the American Diabetes Association Step-Out walk, assisted in acquiring transportation for medical appointments and supported diabetes education workshops. Today, diabetes prevention and education remain a key part of the Tribal SDPI program. The program offers a variety of activities and services designed to prevent or educate the Tribal community using multiple approaches. The Tribal SDPI program continues to operate the Wellness Center gym, offers regular nutrition education, opportunities to participate in multiple physical activities, provides ongoing diabetes related education and healthy living programs, and access to up to date diabetes self-testing supplies. Our location near the city of Prescott allows our Tribal Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) program to contract, collaborate and partner with local resources and businesses. YPIT provides contract services for any health clinic services provided, as there is not a local Indian health clinic in our area. The nearest Indian health clinic is located on the Yavapai-Apache Nation reservation located approximately 45 miles east of Prescott or in Phoenix, Arizona, approximately 102 miles south of Prescott. In the past, YPIT received regular monthly visits from an IHS Registered Dietician who provided nutrition education for youth and adults in a classroom style setting, and an IHS Public Health Educator who regularly conducted BMI, height, and weight screenings for adults participating in Wellness Center activities or luncheons on various health related topics. These visits are happening less frequently due to COVID19 restrictions and impacts, grant funding necessary to continue the Tribe’s ongoing diabetes prevention and services program. Without SDPI grant funds, the Tribal program could not continue to provide the community with quality diabetes care and prevention services that result in reduced incidence of diabetes, increased diabetes control, improved awareness and better overall health.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
