Diabetes in Special & Vulnerable Populations: National Learning Series

kow5101 November 25, 2022

All 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) will collaborate for a four-part national learning series to engage health centers, Primary Care Associations, and Health Center Controlled Networks to increase foundational knowledge of effective strategies to prevent, treat, and manage diabetes among special and medically underserved populations. Participants will explore diabetes management in relation to the following topics: social determinants of health (SDOH) and structural barriers, intersectional identities of the health center workforce and patients, emergency preparedness, and environmental impacts on access to care. Visit the series information page for more information and registration links.

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