Bensenville, IL – Community Plan against Diabetes
A significant rise in the diabetes has been observed in the state of Illinois over the past twenty years. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), diagnosed diabetes among adults aged 18 or older in 1994 in IL had been between 4.5% - 5.9%, in 2010 that number jumped to 7.5%-8.9% (CDC Division of Diabetes Translation, 2011). Diabetes has many potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, hypertension, eye problems, and amputations (National Institutes of Health, 2011). Obesity and physical inactivity can lead to diabetes (American Heart Association, n.d.). In order to become a healthier community and not part of the state statistics for increase diabetes the focus
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of the community action plan will be on providing better food choices and increased activity for residents of Bensenville. Key Players The key players in this community action plan are: Village President Frank Soto – he believes in enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Bensenville and he wants everyone to take pride in the community.
Board of Trustees
Morris Bartlett – has extensive experience in financial services and will be a key player in budget planning for this community action plan.
Robert Jarecki – has experience in public management and will be a key player in managing “human” resources.
Martin O’Connell, III – is an experienced manager and will be a key player in motivating the community to move the project forward.
Oronzo Peconio – is an experienced business owner and will be a key player in making the organic farm project a successful one.
JoEllen Ridder – as an organizer for family-focused cultural programing and being involved in programs that enhance the quality of life for citizens of all ages she will be an important link between the families and city officials.
Henry Wesseler – will bring expertise and experience as a past president and a business professional (Village of Besenvile Government, 2013).
Board of Education
Dave Shimanek, President
Mary Riviera, Vice President
Dave Sbertoli,
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Secretary Board Members – Dorothy Lange, Thomas Lawler, Dave Vogel, Laura Wassinger (District 100, 2013). Bensenville Park District Board of Commissioners Tom Early, President Rich Johnson, Vice President Jan Crowe, Treasurer Ken Anderson, Commissioner John Wassinger, Commissioner (Bensenville Park District , 2013). The County of DuPage Community Development Commission – The Community Development Block Grant (The County of DuPage, 2013). Short-Term Plans 6-12 Months Plan 1 – Let’s Get Moving The short-term plan will involve Fenton High School students volunteering and leading activities that their peers and younger children can participate in on regular basis. Every school in the community would be involved in coming up with a creative name and would be involved in raising money for the program. This would create a sense of ownership and pride in their own health and the health of their families. Students and families that would participate in those programs would encourage the rest of the community to come together, increase the interaction and feeling of togetherness and pride (Jackson, 2011). Plan 2 - Fresh Food Choices Another short-term plan would be to create a farmers market in the historical downtown during the summer and fall months. This will allow families to have access to healthier more affordable food choices. A small fee collected from the sellers would allow the village to offer free movie nights and to pay for other activities such as free swimming lessons. This plan would also involve closing down a two block area around the downtown to allow for a safe way to have fun either biking or walking down to the market on weekends. Local business will be encouraged to sponsor booths for farmers who would like to sell their products and creating a location where healthy cooking presentation could take place. A movie theater located in the downtown. Plan 3 – Let’s Walk around During summer and fall months in the evening hours from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, some of the local streets will be closed to car traffic so that residents of the community could walk or bike around and feel safe. Local police department would be involved which would increase their interaction with the residents and get involved in the community activities that they protect on daily basis. Long-Term Plans 1-5 Years Long-term plans will involve creating a permanent plan for community activities where participants would be eligible for small rewards such as free school lunch vouchers for their children, gift certificates to the farmers market for fruits and vegetables, free movie night, or swimming lessons.
This will involve some of the key city officials because they will have to create a comprehensive plan and budget for the program.
Another long-term plan will involve creating a local organic farm in a central location where the land is underutilized or presents a challenge to the local developers. This would include an area on Church road zoned for residential use that currently has a small corn farm. Also, taking a cue from the action plan in Detroit, Michigan some of the abandoned homes or business will be torn down in favor of creating smaller organic farms that the local residents would be responsible for maintaining (Jackson, 2011). Fenton High School has some undeveloped land that will be turned into an organic farm where the students could maintain it and use it as an educational tool along with one of the student parking lots that could be used for the same purpose. All students can park a block away at the Water Park District as most of them do during the school year and walk which would give them another few minutes of physical activity. Creating more divisions with sidewalks would be part of the long-term project however not the most important
because it will require the biggest budget which is not available to the village at this time. Part of the long-term project would also be the change in zoning specifically zoning for fast-food restaurants. Those businesses would only be allowed for development with two requirements satisfied, one that their menu consists of 80% of healthy food choices and two that if they cannot fulfill that requirement they be located at least two miles away from any residential area and limit their street visibility with smaller signs. Putting it all Together The issue is the increased diagnosis of diabetes in Illinois over the past twenty years. The state has become a place that accommodates vehicles instead of people. Chicago being the home for many activities revolving around unhealthy food choices has been a negative influence on rest of the state. Sedentary lifestyle and lack of time for exercise contributes to the health issues we as a state are facing today. Bensenville as a community is facing some of the same problems especially when it comes to minorities and lower income families that have a limited access to resources such as healthier food choices. This community has to work together, from the local officials, business, residents and children to increase awareness about diabetes prevention and to make those who are struggling with health issues feel included in the community. They are not alone in their struggles, they have support system and they can count on their neighbors for encouragement. It will take a village to improve our overall health and well-being and so this project will be the most important The proposed action plan is focused mainly on issues important to Bensenville; it will focus on involving mainly local players. High school students, parents, businesses, and officials will have to become involved in every aspect of this project, one to create transparency, trust, pride, and ownership along with increasing interaction between residents. Let us be proud of our community, let us become united in fight for better tomorrow not only for our children but also for every resident. We do not have to wait for years and millions of dollars to start doing something positive to improve our health and well-being. We can start today.
...epartments where needed. His strategy and vision for the company will determine where everyone will focus their efforts.
Janet Dobbs, Vice President of the Greater Euclid Little Theatre (GELT), proposed a budget to the GELT board members, within the proposed budget, Janet Dobbs addressed four points, the first issue was regarding the unrealistic estimates for revenue and expenditures, in the second point, Dobbs should the contrasts of the expenditures and revenues over the past six years. Third, the debt crisis was addressed, and how just balancing the 2002 budget would not eliminate the crisis. Lastly, the budget touched upon the expenditure to reduce debt and increase profit. The board rejected the budget for many reasons. The budget reduced expenditures, most of the board members wanted to increase Spaulding’s salary, which was not included in the budget, and some believe that revenue for GELT would increase if the theatre sold every ticket for performances. Board members like Roberta Mackie, said “by limiting revenue projections, the budget committee was “constraining our ability to dream” and that “high revenue estimates would give the organization incentive to work to make them come true”.
Diabetes UK is a British-based, charity organization that strives for improvements in care and treatment of people with type 1 and 2 diabetes. It is the non-profit company, so they promote solely to offer information on how to manage and prevent diabetes. Diabetes UK, connects with and campaigns on behalf of everyone who is affectedby and at risk of diabetes, reaching out to people with diabetes in local communities throughout the United Kingdom.
...revention through awareness and education is achieved via the work of government initiatives such as the National Diabetes Services Scheme and health campaigns including Measure Up. The NDSS also works to improve the self-management of diabetes. Physiotherapists also have a role in the management of diabetes through implementing exercise programs. An evidence-based approach was used to create the proposed exercise program that aimed to manage the high blood glucose levels associated with insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes (Sigal et al., 2007). It utilized both aerobic and resistance training in accordance with current knowledge of the most effective dosages for the population group. Physiotherapists must work alongside other healthcare professionals such as dietitians and general practitioners to provide optimal support and management for patients with diabetes.
Diabetes is a very common disorder. It is the 8th leading cause of death worldwide. It is projected that the number of individuals with diabetes will almost double by 2030.
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The purpose of this study is to research the disease Type 2 Diabetes and to discover whether it is being effectively treated and prevented in Merced County, California. According to the National Institutes of Health, Diabetes Mellitus is “a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is also the most common form of Diabetes”.1 Furthermore, there are many risk and lifestyle factors associated with this disease, but the most prevalent are; obesity (#1 risk factor), sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, family history and genetics, increased age, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and a history of gestational diabetes.2 The long term complications of having type 2 diabetes can include but are not limited to; eye problems (cataracts and glaucoma), foot problems (neuropathy/ nerve damage), skin problems (infections), high blood pressure (which raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, eye problems and kidney disease), hearing loss, oral health, mental health and early death.3
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Diabetes has been a growing problem for many years among adults in the United States. There is a growing number of Hispanic being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Hispanic people are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-Hispanic people (American 2013). Type 2 diabetes, in Hispanic should be addressed because the disease can be prevented. This disease can lead to number of medical problems if it goes untreated or if significant life style changes aren’t made. Simple changes can be made to prevent getting this disease. Such as, adding more fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking more water and limiting fast food intake (American 2013). Losing excess weight is an excellent way to reduce developing type 2 diabetes. A good way to do this is getting the whole family involved in biking or walking. If this issue isn’t addressed more people will develop the disease, that is preventable. Another result of this would be that the government will have to budget more money towards healthcare.
Millions of people throughout the United States are affected by diabetes. It is considered to be one of the leading causes of death. But what exactly is it? What are the symptoms and how do we prevent it? The goal of this essay is for you to understand the answers to these questions, and be able to apply your newly gained knowledge to your own life, hopefully decreasing your risk of developing diabetes.
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Diabetes is a common disease, which can be a serious, life-long illness caused by high levels of glucose in the blood. This condition is when the body cannot produce insulin or lack of insulin production from the beta cells in the islet of Langerhans in the pancreas. Diabetes can cause other health problems over time. Eye, kidneys, and nerves can get damaged and chances of stroke are always high. Because of the serious complications, the purposes of teaching a plan for diabetes patients are to optimize blood glucose control, optimize quality of life, and prevent chronic and potentially life-threatening complications.
The budget communicates the objectives of the municipality to all of the stakeholders. Stakeholders in a municipality include the taxpayers that primarily fu...