Diabetes Prevention Program
A multidisciplinary team provides patient care, prevention initiatives, self-management education for patients with diabetes and those at-risk for diabetes.
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Diabetes Prevention
The Diabetes Program collaborates with the Medical and Pharmacy Departments to provide patients with diabetes and those at risk, educational opportunities and improved access using the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Yellowhawk Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
It is the mission of the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center Diabetes Team to provide quality, comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support to those living with, and affected by diabetes. The Diabetes program is a multidisciplinary team that provides patient care, prevention initiatives, self-management education for patients with diabetes and those at-risk for diabetes. Our program includes a Fitness Program, Dietitian, and multiple free, community programs such as LiveWell, Healthy Way of Life, WIC, and Frontier Veggie RX programs.
What We Offer
Programs & Services
Fitness Program
Our community fitness program offers one-on-one support and personalized training plans to help patients work toward their individual health and fitness goals. Join our group fitness classes.
Dietitian
- Medical Nutrition Therapy—individualized nutrition assessments and recommendations
- Assistance with meal planning and recipe adjustment related to specific health needs
- Care plans or interventions for nutritional issues/medical conditions
- Nutrition education and counseling
Livewell
LiveWell is an 8-session lifestyle change program that supports chronic disease prevention by helping participants build healthier habits around food, movement, and emotional well-being.
For more information or to register call, 541.240.8729.
Healthy Way of Life
Health Way of Life is a monthly chronic disease education and support group for community members at-risk for or diagnosed with chronic disease.
Veggies RX
Frontier Veggie RX is a GOBHI funded program that provides monthly benefits toward fresh or frozen fruits/vegetables for households experiencing food insecurity.
Diaper Distribution
Partnership with CAPECO
Diaper sizes 0-7 & pull ups 2t-5t.
Anyone is eligible to receive diapers
Initial paperwork including survey
Distributed on specific dates and times - see events page!
Funded through 2026
Patient Stories
Real Stories From Our Community
Hear from patients about their journey with our program.
Meet the Team
Diabetes Team
Our pharmacists also provide diabetes support — for medication management and glucose monitoring call 541.240.8691.