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Program

Center for Family Wellness

Our education programs focus on prevention and management of chronic diseases through nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness. Individuals, families, and children learn to make lifestyle changes with the support of their community and our passionate, culturally competent staff. 

The Society of Health and Wellness for Life

The Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation Center for Family Wellness was established in 2000 to help individuals and families in our community make positive lifestyle and behavior changes that focus on reducing the risk or prevent complications and the negative outcomes of prediabetes, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. 

Individuals and families are offered classes and services at no cost delivered by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), who are Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES).

The program empowers individuals and families in taking preventative action to improve their health outcomes.  With the support of local community partners including ASU Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Valley of the Sun YMCA, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Pediatrics, and Arizona Department of Health Services we are able to increase our reach and work towards a shared goal of improving health and preventing disease in vulnerable populations.

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By the numbers

600
patients served in 2024
75%
patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
2.5%
average improvement in patients with type 2 diabetes

Services and Resources

Volunteer Opportunities

At SVdP, 95% of our workforce are volunteers-like YOU. We believe that we can accomplish more when we all do it together. Thank you for sharing your skills, time, and heart with us. Thank you for being part of the family.

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