Diabetes Wellness Clinic Joe Bachelder, Jason Conk, Josh Gibson, Jim Tombs, Matt Vivian

What is Diabetes? Metabolic disease Impaired Glucose management Caused by: Inadequate insulin production Body’s cells do not respond to insulin Main symptoms: lethargy, blurred vision, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, glycosuria 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2014, from

Major Complications of Diabetes Between , 67% of diabetics had blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg Diabetes is leading cause of kidney failure More than 60% of lower limb amputations occur in people with diabetes About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe form of nervous system damage 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2014, from

Why is this necessary in Mecosta County? Mecosta County Population (2011): 43,296 Number of people with Diabetes (2011): 4,113 Number of Overweight People: 13,985 Number of Obese People: 12,426 Number of people claiming 0% activity: 11,127 Health Profile Chartbook 2012: Mecosta County. (2013, April 2). Retrieved July 30, 2014.

Mission Statement & Goals Our mission is to serve the residents of Mecosta County by providing the highest quality diabetic care through screening, education, prevention, and intervention. Organizational Goals Reduce incidences of diabetes related hospitalizations by 10 percent in Mecosta County by Reduce the rate of new diabetic cases by 5 percent in Mecosta County by Initiate a monthly revolving diabetes clinic in Mecosta County by 2015.

Objectives 1. Diabetes Wellness To ensure all diabetics in the county have glucose monitors and know how to use them. Provide monthly wellness visits that include A1c glucose testing, physical examinations, and addressing concerns. 2. Education Monthly diabetic screening clinics. Monthly health and fitness programs. Create and educational website catering to Mecosta County.

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Marketing Strategies Newspaper Big Rapids Pioneer $106.45/3 days $1,100/month Radio WBRN $25/30 seconds $400/month Television 9&10 News $200/30 seconds $800/month Total Cost for 3 months: $6,900 Classifieds. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2014, from WBRN Radio Advertising Costs. (n.d.). Retrieved July 30, 2014, from Radio-Advertising-Costs 19247

Budget Salaries per year

Budget Supplies per 6 months Luplow, D. (2014, July 12). Personal interview

Budget Costs (annual): Salaries: $174,500 Supplies: $3,900 Building: $24,000 Advertisement: $27,600 Total (annual): $230,000 Income (annual): Based on: 2,000 people/year Visiting 3 times/year $50/visit Total (annual): $300,000

Conclusion Annual Surplus $70,000 Need Start up costs $60,000 First 3 months of salary and supplies

References 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet. (n.d.). Retrieved August 6, 2014, from Classifieds. (n.d.). Retrieved July 19, 2014, from classifieds/ Health Profile Chartbook 2012: Mecosta County. (2013, April 2). Retrieved July 30, Koblinski, K., & Koblinski, K. (2006, January 17). TV Ads. Entrepreneur. Luplow, D. (2014, July 12). Personal interview WBRN Radio Advertising Costs. (n.d.). Retrieved July 30, 2014, from