The Genesis Program is under the oversight of the Tribal Health Department.  The Genesis Program was developed in 1995 for children as a visual, culturally specific, basic introduction to prevent the onset of diabetes in youth.  The Genesis Program offers diabetes awareness education, nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding promotion and support.  

The Genesis Program is a Grant Funded Program through Indian Health Services – Special Diabetes Program for Indians.

Mission Statement:

To provide awareness of the benefits of family physical activities, healthy food choices and breastfeeding through office/home visits, hands-on demonstrations and community outreach.

Vision:

To improve the quality and longevity of life to our children and parents.  

Program Goals:

·         Educate children, school personnel & GRIC families about diabetes and  prevention methods;

·         Slowly elicit behavior changes, that will help prevent the onset of diabetes in youth; 

·         Promote regular daily exercise and healthy food choices;

Promote Genesis programs through community outreach and education;

Promote Physical Activities;

Promote Nutrition Education;

Promote Breastfeeding Program - Support, Educate, and provide 1:1, Guidance; 

Events:

Genesis Presents

National Diabetes Awareness Month 

The Homemade Homies
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday,
November 16, 2024
National Diabetes Awareness Month

Registration Closed
**INCENTIVES provided to the families who register and attend the event**
Parent or Guardian registering for event, MUST be from a federally recognized tribe with proof of enrollment such as Tribal ID or CDIB.
For more information about this event, please call or email: 520-562-1237
Amber.Tso.THD@gric.nsn.us Kayla.Kisto.THD@gric.nsn.us
Class is limited to the FIRST 20 Families who register AND attend attend the event.