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Preventing diabetes and diabetes complications in the African American and Hispanic communities in eastside and southwest Detroit.

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Belle Isle Center
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organization Name Belle Isle Center
Address Casino Way
City, State Zipcode Detroit, MI 48207
Phone 313-852-4066
Mission Statement To improve seniors' health.
Primary Services Exercise, recreational, health, and various educational programs, daily lunch program.
Eligibility Any senior over 55 years.
Populations Served Senior citizens
Spanish Spoken No
Handicap Accessible Yes
Provide Physical
Activity Services		 Yes
Physical Activity
Services		 New treadmill, exercise bike, fitness center, Tai Chi, muscle therapy, healing touch, fun fitness, exercise therapy, aerobics, ballroom dance classes.
Fee for Physical
Activity Services		 No
Exercise Equipment
Provide Diet / Nutrition
Services		 Yes
Diet / Nutrition
Services		 Hot lunches. Teach the seniors to eat healthy. Occasional speakers. The Belle Isle Center is also a Focus Hope site. There is a $1 donation for the daily lunch. A nutritionist has just joined the staff.
Click Here For A Map To Belle Isle Center

EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Big open indoor space
  • Big open outdoor area
  • Tennis court
  • Field (track)
  • Playground
  • Exercise Equipment
  • Aerobics
  • Exercise Equipment Training
  • Exercise Classes
  • Dance Classes


DIET / NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Soup kitchen / food pantry / other food distribution
  • Nutrition education
  • Kitchen Area (e.g. for food preparation)
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Senior Meals Program


HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
  • Barrier Free Entrance
  • Handicap Parking
  • Accessible Bathrooms



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Gloria Palmisano, Project Manager
REACH Detroit Partnership
c/o CHASS
5635 W. Fort St.
Detroit, MI 48209 		Telephone: 313-849-3920
Fax: 313-849-0824
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Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) is the coordinating agency for the project.
Last updated on 10/06/2011
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