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News from NACCHO
Implementing the National Prevention Strategy at the Local Level
NACCHO's two-part webinar series, "Implementing the National Prevention Strategy at the Local Level," is now available online. The first part of the series, "Working with Non-Traditional Partners to Improve Community Health," discussed how local public health officials and staff members can implement the National Prevention Strategy by working with non-traditional partners using a health in all policies approach. For Part One, click here
The second installment featured local health department success stories on using a multi-sector approach to building healthier communities and combating tobacco, obesity, and chronic disease. For Part Two, click here
November is National Diabetes Month
Read President Barack Obama's proclamation recognizing November 2012 as National Diabetes Month. The proclamation highlights initiatives undertaken to address the burden of diabetes and calls upon "all Americans, school systems, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, research institutions, and other interested groups to join in activities that raise diabetes awareness and help prevent, treat, and manage the disease."
AJPM Childhood Obesity Challenge
The American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM) seeks submissions focusing on innovative strategies aimed at reducing childhood obesity, as well as strategies for implementing strategies in schools, institutions, municipalities, or other organizations. Open to individuals or teams from any sector. Deadline to submit: November 30. Learn more
End Childhood Obesity Innovation Challenge
The Partnership for a Healthier America invites video submissions of great ideas to end childhood obesity. The winning idea will receive $10,000 and expert advice. Deadline for applications is noon (Eastern) on Friday, November 16, 2012. Learn more
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Resources
New Chronic Disease Issue Brief
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released Public Health Prevention Efforts: Saving Lives, Saving Money? examines chronic conditions as a huge driver of health care costs, and the potential help of public health initiatives. Obesity, for example, is closely associated with several chronic conditions, and diabetes and other chronic conditions can often be prevented or delayed by addressing health-related behaviors such as smoking, physical inactivity and poor diet. Click here for more information
County Health Rankings Tool: What Works for Health
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps released What Works for Health, an online searchable menu of policies and programs focusing on factors that make communities healthier places to live, learn, work and play. Local leaders can choose a health factor of interest (i.e. tobacco use, employment, access to health care, environmental quality, etc.) and browse through the evidence ratings for particular programs, policies, or system changes that address the particular health factor of interest. Access the tool here.
The Community Guide Launches YouTube Channel
CDC's StreamingHealth YouTube channel now has a Community Guide playlist. Link to the channel to view two new Community Guide in Action videos highlighting the following: Creating Walkable Communities in Rural Granville County, North Carolina and Black Corals: A Gem of a Cancer Screening Program in South Carolina.
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Get Involved
New Grant Opportunity: Champions for Healthy Kids
The General Mills Foundation will award 50 grants of $10,000 to organizations working to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors for youth (ages 2-18). Eligibility: Schools, after school programs, daycares, community-based organizations & government agencies. Award Amount: $10,000. Deadline: December 3, 2012. Click here for more information.
Prevention and Public Health Fund Grant Opportunities
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Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit
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Connect with the Chronic Disease Team
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