Learn how the Bronx Health REACH Coalition and its community partners successfully promoted low-fat, skim milk only policy in New York public schools. From the CDC, publish in March of 2013.
Ten years ago, the youth of the city of Somerville, Mass., much like the rest of the country, faced an obesity epidemic. 44% of youth were obese or overweight, and overweight adolescents had a 70% chance […]
Learn how a healthy heart message was delivered to the Choctaw Nation through a local cooking show. From the CDC, published in March of 2013.
Hear how a community diabetes education class in South Carolina is changing lives and perceptions about diabetes. From the CDC, published in March of 2013.
Hear how community partnerships help the West Indian population of Schenectady County prevent and control type 2 diabetes. From the CDC, published in March of 2013.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is launching the newest iteration of their Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition program March 31, 2017. This program differs significantly in concept and in process to the 2008, 2011, and 2014 PCMH standards previously released by NCQA.
Practices currently recognized under NCQA PCMH 2014 Standards have a few options for maintaining their recognition. Use the infographic below to inform the path your practice will choose regarding PCMH recognition. Click here for more information on the NCQA website.
Hear how local communities take action to improve the health of their residents and reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Addressing several chronic health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular health, asthma, cancer, and obesity, innovative programs meet local health needs and demonstrate positive impact. From the CDC, published in January of 2013.
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Learn how community health advisors were trained to educate racial and ethnic women about the importance of mammography. From the CDC, published in March of 2013.
This video from Daylight Design provides a quick overview of a design thinking process for encouraging physical activity among children..