Diabetes
- Open Mon-Thurs 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Phone: 509.634.2970
- Fax: 509.634.2819
Methods and Goals
We are dedicated to increasing access to quality diabetes education and management services across the Colville Reservation through:
- Developing a standard approach to care and management of diabetes, including screening, based on the current SDPI (Special Diabetes Program for Indians) best practice guidelines, and an adapted to use in the Tribal communities
- Establishing effective community-directed approaches that revolve around the prevention and managing of diabetes-related complications
- Developing and promoting cost effective ways of delivering quality diabetes education through life cycle of the grant
Resources
Forms and Information
Instructions:
This form will be completed by Diabetes Prevention staff in coordination with medical personnel to enroll you in services.
Instructions:
Download and open the form in Adobe Acrobat. On the side menu, choose Fill & Sign. Complete these forms and save to your computer, then email as an attachment to staff OR print, fill in by hand and then send completed form via fax to 509.634.2819.
Services
For any services you will need current diabetes prescription, be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, and be eligible for Indian Health Services.
Contact Alana Epperson at our office for pre-approval of services.
You can receive these services 1 time per year.
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Shoes:
No current shoe store. Contact Alana or Charlene for Berg’s referral; assisting clients with $150.00 credit toward shoes.
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Glasses:
Through Indian Health Services, we are assisting clients with $150.00.
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Dental:
Through Indian Health Services, we are assisting clients with $250.00.
Contacts
Charlene BearCub, MEd.
Diabetes Program Manager
- Phone: 509.634.2987
Alana Epperson
Admin Assistant II
- Phone: 509.634.2970
Amanda Marchand
Nespelem Health Educator
- Phone: 509.634.2935
Alana Seymour
Omak Health Educator
- Phone: 509.634.9912
- Cell: 509.422.7502
Sarah Finley
Inchelium/Keller Health Educator
- Cell: 509.634.9451
