HPCD establishes strong partnerships to support and help drive community action by sharing resources to create supportive environments, build healthy public policy, establish self-management programs and link programs to health care systems.
During the past year:
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More than 71 communities created healthier environments
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More than 3,800 people participated in community-based chronic disease self-management classes
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943 community members received education to build healthier environments
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Trained 204 school and physical education personnel in 38 counties to create active schools
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Trained school staff in 13 counties to prepare fresh, nutritious meals using less sodium. A total of 40 counties are now trained in this method
HPCD empowers communities through assessments and resources to promote health and well-being. For more information about our community projects, please call 304-356-4193, or e-mail HPCD.
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