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 Coalition Affiliates Info
AAIP Nationwide Diabetes Coalitions
Coalitions are community-based organizations that work with AIAN Communities to implement effective diabetes prevention and education strategies. Coalition Affiliates are the organizers of these coalitions and are members of the nationwide AAIP Diabetes Coalition Affiliate Network.
The AAIP Diabetes Program believes in the power of coalitions and in the impact that these groups of concerned community members coming together for a common cause can have in their own tribal areas.
We currently have nine established coalitions throughout the United States that are doing wonderful diabetes prevention and education outreach within their tribal communities. AAIP has committed to supporting these coalitions through guidance, trainings, materials/equipment, advocacy and nationwide partnerships.
If you would like more information on how to join the AAIP Diabetes Coalition Affiliate Network please contact Nicole Frazier (link to e-mail) nfrazier@aaip.org
Coalition
Choctaw Nation Community Diabetes Program
Coalition Affiliate
Lee Ann Griffin, RN CDE, Project Coordinator
903 E. Monroe, McAlester, OK 74501
Phone: #918-465-8032 Fax: #918-426-5702
lagriffin@cnhsa.com
 Coalition Partners
Salad Sisters, Choctaw Nation Community Health Nurses
Healthy Lifestyle Task Force, OSU Extension Program
Jones Academy Boarding School, Head Start
McAllister Army Ammunition Plant
Coalition Overview
The coalition’s main focus is on implementing diabetes outreach and education with grade school youth. They have been offering diabetes education to local 5th graders through the use of the Salad Sister program. These students are re-evaluated in the 7th and 12th grade to measure the impact of their 5th grade diabetes education. The coalition has also been addressing issues of childhood obesity through healthy lifestyle interventions and education.
Coalition
Aztec High School Dormitory
Coalition Affiliate
Kaye Belin, Director
1600 Lydia Rippey Drive, Aztec, NM 87410
Phone: #505-334-6565 Fax: #505-334-8630
kbelinus@yahoo.com
Coalition Partners
IHS – The Comprehensive School Health Program
Aztec Dormitory Board of Trustees, Dormitory Staff
Parents, Students
Coalition Overview
Aztec High School Dormitory is a place of residence, during the school, week for Navajo Nation students who attend Aztec public schools.
The coalition is concerned about the growing health issues for American Indians. They have committed to promoting healthy lifestyle changes for their students through diabetes prevention education, health screenings, increased access to exercise equipment and events focused on fun physical activity. They also have brought in a nutritionist to assist the school in providing healthy food choices to the students. The coalition is currently working with IHS Comprehensive School Health program in addressing all areas of student health.
Coalition
Crow Tribal Diabetes Program
 Coalition Affiliate
Todd Wilson, Diabetes Coordinator
P.O. Box 159, Crow Agency, MT 59022
Phone: #406-638-1895 Fax: #406-638-1897
todj22@hotmail.com
Coalition Partners
Diabetes Team, WIC, Substance Abuse Services, Crow IHS, Community Members
Coalition Overview
As the Diabetes Coordinator with the Crow Tribal Diabetes Program, Todd focuses on diabetes outreach, education and prevention. He has worked with the coalition to bring this focus to the community level. They have taken part in implementing an annual diabetes conference, community walks, Women’s Wellness outreach, community dances and 50+ Olympics. They have also partnered with 74 community members and several organizations for the Heart of Crow Country Walk that covered 74 miles, had 1200 participants and took 3 days to complete. The coalition is planning on continuing these outreach efforts, while furthering their work through diabetes-focused grant
Coalition
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Community Diabetes Coalition
Coalition Affiliate
Sue Tortello, Nutritionist
88 Bell Rd, Suite 2, Houlton, ME 04730
Phone: #207-532-2240 Fax: #207-532-2402
nutrition@maliseets.com
Coalition Partners
Diabetes Team, Youth Dept., Elder Program, Clinic Personnel, Social Services, Tribal council, Houlton Regional Hospital,
Maine Nutrition Network, Healthy Maine Partnerships,
NE Chapter of the ADA
Coalition Overview
The goal of the coalition is to empower their community to adopt healthy lifestyle practices through diabetes outreach and education. They are promoting an environment that encourages active lifestyles through the creation of walking trails and easy access to fitness centers. Their diabetes education efforts are aimed at providing their community members with the skills, knowledge and confidence to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle choices.
Coalition
Salish Kootenai College
Coalition Affiliate
Lonnie Wilson, Director of Salish Kootenai College Fitness Center
P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855
Phone: #406-275-4981 Fax: #406-275-4800
Lonnie_wilson@skc.edu
Coalition Partners
Student Council, College President
Health and Fitness Department, Nursing Department
Coalition Overview
As the Director of the SKC Fitness Center Lonnie’s focus is on promoting healthier lifestyle practices for the students through the promotion of physical activity. The coalition has expanded this vision through diabetes outreach and education. They organize campus wide events that promote physical exercise, offer diabetes education/trainings and personal health screenings. The coalition hopes to expand their diabetes outreach into the larger community by educating students on how to present diabetes information to their families.
Coalition
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Health & Fitness Center
Coalition Affiliate
John Christopherson, Program Manager
P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD 57262
Phone: #605-698-3922 Fax: #605-698-3132
john.christopherson@swst.us
Coalition Partners
Health and Fitness Center Staff, Indian Health Services
Head Start, Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Coalition Overview
John works within his capacity as the Program Manager for SWO Health and Fitness Center to promote diabetes prevention through the improvement of personal fitness and health. This work has continued with the coalition, which focuses their efforts on healthy lifestyle interventions for the community. They have organized community wide diabetes education events and fitness challenges. They are currently working on a radio advertising campaign that will raise awareness about diabetes prevention in their local community.
Coalition
Prairie Band Potawatomi Diabetes Program
Coalition Affiliate
Steve Corbett, Diabetes Project Manager
PO BOX 249
11400 158th Road
Mayetta, KS 66509
Phone: #785-966-8271 Fax: #785-966-8394
scorbett@pbpnation.org
Coalition Overview
We would like to introduce Steve Corbett as the newest member of our AAIP Coalition Affiliate Network. Through the Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center’s Diabetes Program he has promoted diabetes care and prevention through health management services, exercise programs, and diabetes support groups. For the last two years he has also headed up an educational diabetes conference, called Working Together for Balance. The conference has improved the communities understanding of diabetes and offered tools on how to better manage their symptoms. We are excited to welcome Steve and look forward to working with him in the development of an effective and supportive community coalition.
Coalition
Previously with the Diabetes Education Outreach Strategies (DEOS) Program with the National Indian Council on Aging
Coalition Affiliate
Lucille Kelly, Former DEOS Project Associate
Coalition Partners
Diabetes Staff, Elder Services
Coalition Overview
Lucille’s previous work with the DEOS program focused on assisting tribal communities in developing strategies for diabetes prevention and education. The coalition offered diabetes prevention support groups and trainings on how to successfully carry out diabetes prevention programs to the local community. Lucille is no longer with this program, but is hoping to continue her work with diabetes prevention and education in the American Indian Community.
Coalition
Comanche Nation Food Distribution
Coalition Affiliate
Jaime Prouty, Director
P.O Box 908, Lawton, OK 73501
Phone: #580-492-3776 Fax: #580-492-3744
cnfood_commods@yahoo.com
Coalition Partners
PHN, Substance Abuse Services
Diabetes Staff, Elder Services
Coalition Overview
The Comanche Nation Food Distribution Program has been in operation for 22 years, providing commodities for low income Native American head of households in their general area. The coalition’s diabetes outreach has focused on educating the community about how to prepare nutritious and healthy meals with the commodities food. They published a diabetes cookbook that uses commodity foods in the ingredients. Their goal is to enhance their diabetes outreach by partnering with other agencies that do similar work.
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