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The 1815 Project

The 1815 Project: Improving the Life of South Dakotans through the Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

In Spring 2018, the Centers for Disease Control released a call to action to address health disparities among Americans with diabetes, heart disease and stroke through CDC-1815. In response, the South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions and the South Dakota Department of Health collaborated to create a five-year plan to identify barriers and develop viable solutions to improve the care of South Dakotans with diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). One key focus area was the expansion of the role of the pharmacist as a key member of the healthcare team as it relates to medication therapy management (MTM) and pharmacy’s role in patient care. By working with patient, practitioner and payer stakeholder groups, the partnership helped to create a state-wide sustainable and financially viable community-based practice model that helps with prevention and management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This work was part of the CDC funded 1815 cooperative agreement focusing on promoting the adoption of MTM between pharmacists and physicians for the purpose of managing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and lifestyle management and increasing engagement of pharmacists in the provision of medication management or DSMES (diabetes self-management education and support) for people with diabetes.

Proximity to Healthcare Facilities and Pharmacies in South Dakota

Principal Investigator: Sharrel Pinto, B.S. Pharm, D.M.M., M.S., Ph.D.

Project Timeline

Funding Acknowledgement: This project was completed in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Health, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under grant # 1 NU58DP006526-01-11. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of CDC or the U.S. Government.

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Follow-up Work - The South Dakota Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program

Following the work of The 1815 Project, the SDSU team has continued collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Health through the South Dakota Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program. One major focus of the continued work is the development of a mobile health clinic to bring pharmacy and other related services to South Dakota communities that have limited access. Learn more about this project.

Co-Investigators

Support Staff