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Community & Family Services
- Care Management Program
- Child Support Enforcement Unit
- Family Support
- HCBS Waiver
- Home Improvement Supplement Program (HIP)
- Homeowner's Assistance Fund
- Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA)
- Individual Supports and Services (ISS) - Housing Subsidy Program
- Office of the Family Advocate
- Three Sisters Program
- Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR)
- Community Partnership Fund
- Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Executive Director's Office
- Finance
- Generations Park
- Grants & Contracts
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Health Services
- A/CDP Outpatient
- A/CDP Prevention
- Partridge House (Inpatient)
- Ronthahiiohsthá:ke Clubhouse
- Business Office
- Dental Clinic
- Health Promotion and Planning
- Laboratory
- Diabetes Center for Excellence
- Medical Clinic
- Mental Health - Kanikonri:ihne (Good Mind Counseling)
- Outreach Chronic Care Nursing
- Pharmacy
- School-Based Health Center
- Home Improvement Supplement Program (HIP)
- Human Resources
- Office for the Aging
- Office of Emergency Management and Safety
- Planning and Infrastructure
- Social Services Division
- Tribal Historic Preservation Office
- Tribal Police
Diabetes Center for Excellence
Diabetes impacts 16% of Mohawk community members living on our territory—double the New York State average of 8%. To address this critical health concern, the Diabetes Center for Excellence was established as a dedicated space for prevention, education, and specialized care.
Our facility houses two core programs:
Diabetes Clinical Care Program
Provides primary care services to recognize, treat, and manage chronic diseases. A Family Nurse Practitioner leads the team, supported by nurses and diabetes prevention workers who assist with foot care, continuous glucose monitoring, and nursing care. A Registered Dietitian offers medical nutrition therapy for both referred and self-referred community members.
Let’s Get Healthy Program
Funded through the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (Community-Directed Grant), this program emphasizes primary diabetes prevention using Indian Health Service Best Practices. It offers family-centered education on diabetes health, nutrition, and fitness, along with individual assessments and case management by Diabetes Nurse Educators. Physical activity services include individual and group fitness programs for youth, adults, and elders. Additional resources include newsletters, mini-workshops, media messages, and more.
Our Approach
We work closely with tribal and non-tribal partners to promote diabetes prevention at all levels—primary, secondary, and tertiary—through community screenings, national campaigns, and local events.
Our Facility
Completed in 2013, the 15,000-square-foot Diabetes Center for Excellence is located at Generations Park on land donated by the late Margaret Terrance, honoring her vision of caring for our elders. The center includes:
- 2,500 sq. ft. fitness room
- Theatre kitchen for cooking demonstrations
- Exam rooms for specialized diabetes care
- Holistic spaces for alternative medicine therapy
Mind-body services such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care support stress management and help prevent chronic disease.
The Diabetes Center for Excellence stands as a tribute to Akwesasne’s commitment to health and well-being—transforming a shared vision into reality
Contact Information
Phone: (518) 358-9667
Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Diabetes Center for Excellence Building
66 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne