My interests have long been around the the topics of health and illness of those living and working in the Appalachian region of the nation. A program and toolkit to address the cultural needs of those living in many of the rural regions of Appalachia has been created. A website contains a vast amount of information about the concerns of family and living within Appalachia. A variety of toolkit materials are also available through this website. Please take a few minutes and consider the many resources and tools available through the Diabetes: A Family Matter <www.diabetesfamily.net>;