Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announced the community organizations selected for its national Master Trainer programs. Each of the three Master Trainer programs—obesity, eye health, and immunizations—focuses on a topic of key importance to people living with diabetes, obesity, or both. Ten community organizations were selected for each program to receive specialized training and education materials to take back to their respective communities. The Master Trainer initiative is expected to connect over 2,500 people in communities across the country with vital health education and resources, helping to create community to clinic linkages.
Obesity Master Trainer program
The Obesity Master Trainer program, outreach of the Obesity Association™, a division of the ADA, provides participants with knowledge, communication skills, and tools to effectively deliver obesity care education in the community. The training focuses on obesity as a chronic disease, addressing stigma, roadblocks to care, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and management.
Selected Obesity Master Trainer organizations include:
Cabell-Huntington Health Department
Huntington, WV
CalvertHealth Medical Center
Prince Frederick, Maryland
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
San Bernardino, California
Grameen America, Inc
Jackson Heights, New York
League of United Latin American Citizens
Washington, DC
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Lexington, Kentucky
Robeson County Parks and Recreation
Lumberton, North Carolina
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, Illinois
YMCA of Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Eye Health Master Trainer program
The emphasis of the Eye Health Master Trainer program is on the impact of diabetes on eye health, identifying types of eye disease that pose a risk to a person living with diabetes and recognizing ways people living with diabetes can protect their eye health.
Selected Eye Health Master Trainer organizations include:
A2 Pharmacy Solutions, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
Better Health
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County
Riviera Beach, Florida
Leadership Council for Healthy Communities
Washington, DC
League of United Latin American Citizens
Washington, DC
MedsPLUS Consulting, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
National Association of Community Health Workers
Boston, Massachusetts
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Lexington, Kentucky
Rodham Institute at Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Immunizations and Diabetes Master Trainer program
The Immunizations and Diabetes Master Trainer program increases understanding of the vital role vaccinations play in protecting people living with diabetes from preventable illnesses. People living with diabetes face higher risks of complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, making timely immunization especially important.
Selected Immunizations and Diabetes Master Trainer organizations include:
Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County
Riviera Beach, Florida
Eisenhower Health
Rancho Mirage, California
Family Health Centers of San Diego
San Diego, California
League of United Latin American Citizens
Washington, DC
Lucky Shoals Community Association
Norcross, Georgia
MedsPLUS Consulting, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama
National Association of Community Health Workers
Boston, Massachusetts
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Lexington, Kentucky
North Carolina Division of Public Health
North Carolina
Village Apothecary
Woodstock, New York
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About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes—and we’re not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).
About the Obesity Association
Obesity is an epidemic that demands both attention and action. The Obesity Association, a division of the American Diabetes Association, is dedicated to reducing the prevalence of obesity and improving health outcomes. Through a focus on education, action, and evidence-based support, we strive to create a world where people affected by obesity can thrive.
