Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. is once again proud to announce that its diabetes prevention program (DPP) has received CDC Full Plus  Recognition for its National Diabetes Prevention lifestyle change program.

The Samuel Dixon program commenced Jan. 1, 2019, and received its first Full Plus Recognition on January 1, 2021.

The sustained recognition and success of their lifestyle change program make an invaluable contribution to the prevention of type 2 diabetes, both in the community and nationally.

This designation is reserved for programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition and additional retention thresholds.

In the United States and globally, diabetes type 2 is an increasing public health concern. There are 96 million U.S. adults- 1 in 3 people – that have prediabetes, and of that group, according to the CDC, more than 80 percent don’t know they have it.

If left untreated, many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes within five years. A CDC-recognized lifestyle change program is one of the most effective ways to prevent getting type 2 diabetes.

If you have prediabetes, a DPP lifestyle change program can help you lose weight, become more active, and prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Fewer cases of type 2 diabetes in the United States means healthier communities, a healthier, more productive workforce; and lower healthcare costs for everyone.

Established in 1980 and the only non-profit health center founded and based in the Santa Clarita  Valley, SDFHC serves over 15,000 individuals, providing a full array of primary healthcare services that include the treatment of illness and injury, chronic disease management, family planning, women’s health, immunizations, lab screenings, well-child care, health education,  specialty referrals, oral healthcare, behavioral health services and pediatrics.

With locations in  Val Verde, Canyon Country, Newhall and Valencia, and services available for students at the  California Institute of the Arts, SDFHC offers easily accessible healthcare services that is affordable for all.

Visit the website for more information, volunteer opportunities, and ways you can support their mission.

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS by the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center.

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