Sunday, May 11, 2025
5/11/2025
Diabetes Prevention Program - Owingeh Pueblo is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Rio Arriba County of Northern New Mexico. It is the largest of Tewa speaking pueblo's with a population of 2700 registered tribal members. About 1526 members live in the village and surrounding area. The largest age group is 16-65 and the highest risk for chronic disease. The program promotes positive youth and adult skills to make healthy lifestyle choices. We encourage members to be active participants in their health by offering a broad range of prevention services. We have a fitness center open for 16yrs and above with a variety of equipment. Services include exercise plans, challenges, assessments pre and post activity, prevention education(group or individual and food demos. We have the staff to provide community screening of blood sugars, blood pressure and nutrition counseling. Our overall goal is to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes and to educate those with diabetes self management skills.
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