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Limb Preservation After Katrina (LiPAK Project) Success Stories

"Limb Preservation After Katrina" (LiPAK) is a special study funded through a grant from CMS and designed to reduce the high rate of amputations among African-Americans with diabetes.

This two-year LiPAK special study is the only program of its kind in the country. Through LiPAK, free diabetes education that focuses on limb preservation is provided to Medicare beneficiaries living in Orleans and Jefferson parishes.

Many successes have resulted from the LiPAK project. Here are just a few:

From LA to La.
Elderly Katrina Evacuee Finds Better Health in Rebuilt Louisiana Home
(Leah Landry)

Teaching Preventive Steps Keeps Patients Walking - LiPAK Students Recognize Foot Health Importance
(Kelly Thomas)

From Student to Teacher
A New Orleans Resident Answers her Calling to Save Lives & Limbs
(Mary Robinson)

From Surviving To Thriving
A New Orleans Son is Keeping the Faith and Rebuilding His Health
(Eric Brown)

LiPAK Classes Inspire Diabetes Patients to Learn More and Teach Others - A LiPAK Student Teaches His Neighborhood How to Make Healthier Choices
(John Johnson)

Hurricane Katrina Victim Recovers Home and Health - “Limb Preservation After Katrina” Classes Relieve Stress and Support Healing
(Chris Raymond)

I will survive
A New Orleans area woman uncovers new tools to fight diabetes
(Jane Jones)