Victory Clinic Hours:
Thursday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
By Appointment Only
Days and times subject to change.

​Victory Clinic started in July 2021 at Winslow Indian Health Care Center. The goal of this clinic is to
prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases among the children and
teenagers. Primary care providers can refer their patients to Victory Clinic if they feel that their patient
can benefit from further guidance in wellness, nutrition and fitness education and activities.
Children and teenagers are developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure at an early age, which
sometimes include taking medications to treat diabetes and high blood pressure.
One risk factor for diabetes and high blood pressure among children and teenagers is obesity. Children
and teenagers' are measured for a body mass index (BMI) at their Well Child exams. The BMI is
calculated using their age, height and weight. Children who have a BMI greater than the 95th percentile
are diagnosed with obesity. Recent data shows that approximately 30% of children and teenagers in our
Winslow Service Area, are in the obesity range of BMI. Children and teenagers who develop these health
problems at an early age may develop further health problems when they are adults.

Victory clinic educates and encourages on how to:

• Make some changes to the food choices and increase vegetable intake
• Limit starchy foods to lower A1C levels, and high sodium foods to lower blood pressure
• Eat adequate and healthy portions of food
• Avoid sugary beverages and increase water intake
• Increasing physical activity and exercise
• Ensure mind and spirit are healthy
• Get adequate sleep
• Set goals and track nutrition and activities

Elgibility

• Children ages 3-18 years old.
• BMI must be greater than 95th percentile on the Pediatric Growth Chart.
• Must be referred by his/her Primary Care Provider.
• Parent/guardian attendance to appointments is required.

What to Expect:

• Monthly Victory appointment until team suggests less frequent visits.
• A1C check every 3 months.
• Complete blood work every 8-12 months.
• In-body analysis (body composition) every 3 months to measure body fat and muscle mass.
• Nutrition and Fitness education sessions.
• Occasional Virtual cooking demos with supplies provided.
• Points earned for incentives.
• Referral to Registered Dietician for a nutrition evaluation appointment.
• Referral to Behavioral health by request only and as needed. 

Victory Clinic Team

• Medical Provider
• Youth Wellness Nurse
• Fitness Technicians
• Nutrition Technicians
• Life Skills Educator

Covid-19 Precautions

• In-person visits are limited to 1 parent and patient in attendance.
• Telephone or virtual by request.
• Virtual education sessions will be provided for Fitness and Nutrition during times of high COVID-19 community transmission.