Plainfield YMCA receives grant from Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
Plainfield, New Jersey – Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, has received a $10,000 grant from the Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board to support the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. This evidence-based program helps individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthier lifestyles by improving their diet, increasing physical activity, and achieving modest weight loss—key steps in reducing their chances of developing the disease.
“We are looking forward to expanding the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program into the Plainfield community,” said David M. Carcieri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Somerset County YMCA. “Ensuring that all the communities we serve have access to preventive health programs is central to our mission. This generous grant from the Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board will allow us to reach more individuals and empower them to take control of their health.”
Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, is committed to building healthier communities. This commitment extends beyond the exceptional health care delivered in our hospitals, physician offices and facilities. Understanding and supporting the needs of our local communities is a priority for Overlook Medical Center. The Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board, a group of individuals from throughout the communities served by the hospital, the hospital’s Community Health Advisory Committee and the Overlook Medical Center Community Health Department, working with the Atlantic Health System Planning Department, identified priority health needs within the community, using robust data analysis and a community stakeholder survey.
The Community Advisory Board awarded grants to 20 organizations whose initiatives address one or more of these priority health needs during the Winter 2025 grant period.
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is fully recognized by the CDC and follows a 12-month format, including:
- 26 one-hour sessions delivered over the course of a year.
- Weekly and biweekly sessions in the first six months, followed by monthly sessions in the second six months to maintain progress.
- A dedicated lifestyle coach providing education and support.
- Progress reports sent to participants’ primary care physicians.
The program is open to all individuals who qualify, regardless of insurance status, and YMCA membership is not required to participate.
“We are honored to support the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program,” said Frank Macioce, Chair of the Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board. “By working together with organizations like Plainfield YMCA, we can make a true impact for the better in the lives of our community members.”
For more information about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, visit www.gscymca.org/dpp.
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About Greater Somerset County YMCA
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—by ensuring access to resources, relationships, and opportunities for all to learn, grow, and thrive. For more information about Greater Somerset County YMCA and financial assistance, visit www.gscymca.org.
About Atlantic Health System
Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of 21,000 team members and 5,440 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health System serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 14 counties and 7.5 million people.
The not-for-profit system offers more than 550 sites of care, including its eight hospitals: Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ, Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ, Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ, Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ, Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, NJ and CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ.
he system includes Atlantic Medical Group, part of a physician enterprise that makes up one of the largest multispecialty practices in New Jersey with more than 1,700 physicians and advance practice providers. Joined with Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners they form part of Atlantic Alliance, a Clinically Integrated Network of more than 2,500 health care providers throughout northern and central NJ.
Atlantic Health System provides care for the full continuum of health care needs through 30 urgent care centers, Atlantic Visiting Nurse and Atlantic Health Virtual Visits. Facilitating the connection between these services on both land and air is the transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health.
Atlantic Health System leads the Healthcare Transformation Consortium, a partnership of six regional hospitals and health systems dedicated to improving access and affordability, has a medical school affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University, is home to the regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers, and is the official health care partner of the New York Jets.