Managing your diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
It's no secret that all forms of healthcare, not just diabetes treatments, are expensive. This barrier of access to health insurance and care prevents many people from receiving treatment and help with managing their diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
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We've compiled here a list of some resources we've found that can help lower this barrier. The health and medical resources listed here are free-of-cost, or on a sliding scale system. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share that are not included in this website, please email us at coachellavalleygroup1@gmail.com.
Resources in the coachella valley
Eisenhower Health Diabetes Program
Eisenhower Medical Center has a diabetes program that provides both group and individual educational classes and lectures about managing diabetes. Depending on the type of instruction, there might be certain insurance requirements, Eisenhower offers free classes about diabetes that are open to the community throughout the year. Spanish speaking educators are also available.
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These classes and lectures are led by registered nurses, dieticians, and other health care professionals who have experience with working with diabetic patients. They offer support programs for people who are diabetic, their loved ones and caretakers, and for teens/tweens.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Click on the logo on the left to go to their website!
Address: 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone Number: 760-773-1403
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Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) is the only free health center in the Coachella Valley that provides healthcare services free of charge to adults who do not have health insurance.
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CVVIM addresses chronic conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure. They provide patient care, health education, wellness programs, case management, and community referrals to patients, all at no cost.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Address: 82915 Avenue 48, Indio, CA 92201
Phone Number: 760-342-4414
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Resources in the Inland empire
Riverside chronic disease collaborative
The Riverside Chronic Disease Collaborative aims to support and promote community programs and services for the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, in the Inland Empire.
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They are able to provide members of the community free chronic disease seminars, and tip sheets to help manage diabetes.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Address: 4275 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone Number: 951-788-3471
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Riverside Free clinic diabetes Management Program
The Riverside Free Clinic Diabetes Management Program is one of the many programs offered by the Riverside Free Clinic, which provides low-cost health care services for the community.
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The Diabetes Management Program distributes equipment and supplies that can monitor diabetes and also provides education on how to make better diet and lifestyle choices.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Click on the logo on the left to go to their website!
Address: First Congregational Church of Riverside -
3504 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone Number: 951-867-7742
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Important note: the Riverside Free Clinic provides many other services outside of their diabetes management program - check out their website (link in the icon above) to learn more.
The Riverside Free Clinic has also compiled a list of affordable health resources in the Inland Empire that can provide access to affordable healthcare for folks who are undocumented. Check out their list HERE.
podcast
We also created a podcast series, 'Eye' Talk, where members of our group sit down and talk about our findings and resource throughout this community health project, and our experiences with the Future Physician Leaders Program.
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Check it out by clicking on this icon!
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