Summary of last meeting
The last community consorium meeting was held on December 10th, 2008. Lindsey Jackson, Steps intern and MPH candidate, gave a presentation on diabetes prevention specifically targeting those with prediabetes. Results of a literature review and implementation of "I CAN Prevent Diabetes," a diabetes prevention program in Steps communities was discussed.
The consortium also had a discussion about the need for a community clearinghouse of local programs. The biggest barriers to such a site is who would host it, update it and fund it. All agreed that it is an important issue and should be discussed further.
To view or download the presentation on diabetes prevention, click here (PDF).
Upcoming Meetings
The next Community Consortium meeting is scheduled for March 16th, 2009 from 10am to noon. The meeting will be held at the Ramsey County Plato Building first floor conference room.
This is a community meeting to provide updates regarding Steps to a Healthier St. Paul. Current highlights and future planning information will be on the agenda. Anyone can attend!!
About the Community Consortium
The Steps to a Healthier Saint Paul community consorium is made up of a group of individuals representing a variety of health-related organizations, citizens groups, faith-based organizations and community members. The group provides guidance and insight to Saint Paul Steps programming and implementation.
Saint Paul Steps community partners include:
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Allina Hospitals & Clinics
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American Heart Association
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Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women
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Association for Nonsmokers MN
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Blue Cross BlueShield of Minnesota
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Camphor Foundation
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Center for Obesity, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Children's Hospitals and Clinics
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Commissioner Toni Carter
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Community Design Center of MN
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Children's Hospitals and Clinics
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Cooks of Crocus Hill
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Dakota County Public Health
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Evaluation Consultant, Splett & Associates
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Health East Care System
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HealthPartners
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Hmong American Partnership
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Midwest Dairy Council
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Minnesota Department of Health
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Neighborhood Health Care Network
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Open Cities Health Center
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Pediatric Home Service
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Ramsey County Human Resources
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Ramsey County Parks and Recreation
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Ramsey Tobacco Coalition/SPRCDPH
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Medica State Public Programs
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Saint Paul Public Libraries
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Saint Paul Public Schools
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Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department
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Stratis Health
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U of M Extension Services - Simply Good Eating
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U of M, Division of Epidemiology
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UCare Minnesota
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United Family Practice Community Health
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WIC, SPRCDPH
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Wilder Senior Services
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East Side YMCA, Saint Paul
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YWCA of Saint Paul
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If you would like to get involved or want more information about the Steps to a Healthier Saint Paul community consortium, please contact us at: steps@co.ramsey.mn.us
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