Communities

​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.
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​During the past year:

• More than 71 communities created healthier environments
• More than 3,800 people participated in community-based chronic disease self-management classes
• 943 community members received education to build healthier environments
• Trained 204 school and physical education personnel in 38 counties to create active schools
• 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