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The Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) takes a comprehensive approach to chronic disease management and prevention, working with communities, health systems, and decision-makers to make it easier for people to be healthy in the places they live, work, play and pray.
West Virginians will need to work together to make the greatest impact on improving health outcomes. Each of us can model and promote healthy behaviors and advocate for healthy environments where we live, work, play and pray. All organizations have a role in promoting healthy environments that change the context for health. Working comprehensively together will help enhance a culture of health.
Goal #1: Decrease the Prevalence of Obesity Goal #2: Improve Key Chronic Disease Indicators The Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) takes a comprehensive approach to chronic disease management and prevention, working with communities, health systems, and decision-makers to make it easier for people to be healthy in the places they live, work, play and pray.
# Use Heart To ConnectIn recognition of World Heart Day, the staff at The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease dressed in red clothing for a team meeting. Each team member shared what heart healthy activity they were going to complete on World Heart Day 2021. Examples included:
"Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 18.6 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided." Source: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/about-whd/
DHHR Announces Healthy People Healthy Places 2021 Awards - Communities making a difference! Press Release West Virginia Receives Funding to Promote Healthy Living read the press release here! Here is the Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT. Director of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Jessica Wright discusses the West Virginia Healthy People Healthy Places program during an interview by the 40-TOP Virtual Series from the Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern West Virginia. YouTube Video Greetings all West Virginians!
The West Virginia Diabetes Action Plan Task Force has completed it's recommended Actions To Improve Diabetes Outcomes in West Virginia. This brief contains five recommendations to reduce the prevalence of diabetes in West Virginia. The West Virginia Diabetes Action Plan 2020 seeks to address diabetes and associated chronic diseases through long-term strategies designed around the key aspects of prevention, management, and access to support education, skills and behaviors for care. The WV Healthy People Healthy Places recognition awards addressing healthy eating, water consumption, physical activity, tobacco prevention, and health care provider involvement, are all ready for our next round. These awards are a great way to acknowledge all the incredible work that has been done in communities to strengthen the health of West Virginia. Good news about the work communities have implemented as part of public health initiatives is always worthy of recognition.
Go to www.wvhealthypeoplehealthyplaces.com/pledge.
Please see this flyer to disseminate to all you know, and if possible, sign up your community to be recognized!
Thanks so much,
WV Healthy People Healthy Places Team
West Virginia Health Care Teams Call to Action Referrals are needed for National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) participants. To help you encourage COVID-19 prevention and facilitate overall wellness, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors has released a fact sheet "Chronic Disease and COVID-19: What You Need to Know", written for the general public that relies on the current CDC guidance as well as draws from other medical advisory groups. Resources for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Leaders A collection of weblinks promoting activities designed to enhance a healthy lifestyle during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Stay Strong and Well During COVID-19 Resources for 1815 Partners in Response to COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Diabetes The CDC has determined that COVID-19 is a serious public health threat - and older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, are at risk of getting very sick from it. Here are resources to help keep you healthy. Diabetes Disaster Preparedness Plan Diabetes Emergency Plan Checklist The Road Ahead - Senior Living "Wellness and Chronic Diseases" A YouTube video that informs Seniors about planning ahead, being active, being involved and resources to assist them on the road ahead. The CDC has recently released their 2020 Immunization Schedules Immunization Schedules for Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old Immunization Schedules for Children 7 to 18 Years Old
Addressing Obesity and Related Chronic Diseases A strategic plan to combat obesity and chronic disease in West Virginia West Virginia Legislative Coalition on Diabetes Information for members of the Coaltion about interventions to manage diabetes in West Virginia West Virginia Healthy People 2020 Goals and Objectives to Prevent Obesity and Related Chronic Diseases Diabetes Prevention and Management Classes Offered in West Virginia A comparison chart to select the right class for you or your patient Diabetes Prevention and Management Classes Offered in West Virginia A document providing more detailed information about the various programs available