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The Power of Partnerships to Prevent Chronic Disease and Improve Community Health The Power of Partnerships to Prevent Chronic Disease and Improve Community Health

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Quinney Harris MPH Principal Investigator amp Senior Manager National WIC Association Disclaimer This presentation was supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number U58 DP00564503 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ID: 935521

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The Power of Partnerships to Prevent Chronic Disease and Improve Community Health

Quinney Harris, MPH, Principal Investigator & Senior Manager, National WIC Association

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Disclaimer

This

presentation was supported by the

Cooperative Agreement Number, U58 DP005645-03, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent

the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and

Human Services.

Slide3

Background

NWA’s Community Partnerships for Healthy Mothers and Children (CPHMC)

project is part of a large CDC grant, called National Implementation and Dissemination for Chronic Disease Prevention (Partnering4Health)

This 3-year cooperative agreement supports national organizations and their members in building/strengthening community infrastructure to implement population-based strategies to improve communities’ health.

The National Organization Awardees include:

Category ANational WIC Association (NWA)

American Planning Association (APA)American Heart Association (AHA)

Category B

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE)

Community Capacity Building and Implementation

Dissemination and Training

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Purpose of the Project

To create and implement community-driven plans to reduce chronic disease through

policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies.

Risk Factors:

Poor nutrition

Lack of access to chronic disease prevention, risk reduction, and management opportunities

Target population:Mothers and children

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Project Partners

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

National WIC Association (NWA)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Altarum Institute

30 local WIC agencies in 18 target states

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CPHMC Projects

Slide7

15

Months

T

otal

Structure of the Project

Average Sub-Recipient Funding from NWA: $173,000

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Target Population:

Low-income women and children

Reach of Project: Collective reach of all interventions must be at least 50% of the total population in the defined geographic area

Some interventions were aimed at the

target population

and others

at segments

of the

total population

Twin Approach

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Full Spectrum of Support for WIC Clients

Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change Strategies Target the Organizational, Community, and Public Policy Levels (

P

otential for additional support for clients)

WIC Program: Direct Services

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Policy, Systems and Environmental Change

Examples of CPHMC

policy interventions include food ordinances and

breastfeeding policies at worksites and local businesses

Examples of CPHMC systems interventions

are green prescription pads and comprehensive breastfeeding and lactation support resulting from alignment between WIC, local hospitals, FQHCs, and other local providersExamples of CPHMC

environmental interventions are farmer’s markets, community gardens, healthy corners,

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NWA’s Vision

Promoting WIC Assets

Trusted community resourceInsights on client and community needs

Knowledgeable staffEstablished community relationships

Serving clients beyond the clinic wallsEmpowering WIC staff and clients to be engaged in a leadership role

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Sector

Sub

Categories

1. Medical and Public Health Organizations

Pharmacies, Department of State and Health Services, Health Departments, Hospitals, Eye Center, Family Planning, Family Medicine/Primary Care, WIC, Women’s Services, American Academy of Pediatricians (State Affiliate), Health Systems, Health Insurance Companies, Behavioral Health Center

 

2. Local Businesses and Community Organizations

Convention

& Visitors Bureau, YMCA, Community Center, Community Development Organizations, Farm Bureau, United Way, Community Action Organizations, Chamber of Commerce, Local Newspaper, Hispanic Center, Foundations, Rural Health Services, Planning Council, Radio Station, Local Coalitions, Racial/Ethnic Affinity Organizations, Banks, Health Care Advocacy Organization, La Leche League, Food Policy Initiative, Charities, Neighborhood Improvement Council, Environmental Organizations, Parenting Center, Boys and Girls Club, Gym

 

3. Education

Public

Schools, Public Library, Master Gardeners, Head Start, Cooperative Extension, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (Local University), Medical School, Community College, Smart Beginnings, SNAP-Ed, School District, Nursery, Universities

 

4. Food Retail

 

Grocery

Stores/Supermarkets, Food Pantries, School Food Service, Local Farmers/Farm Stands, Corner Store Owners, Food Processors, Farmers Markets, Food Markets, Mobile Grocery, Food Companies, Meals on Wheels, Food Distributors, Farmers Market Association,

 

 

5.

Local

and State Government

 

Department

of Social Services, State Senator, Department of Human Resources, County Administrators, County Planning Department, State Representative, Housing Authority, Mayor, County Sheriff’s Office, Parks and Recreation Services, Public Relations Officer, Commissioners Office, County Senior Center, City Government, Food and Nutrition Service,

 

6. Religious Organizations

 

 

Churches

(Multiple Denominations)

 

7. Military

 

 

Air

Force Base, Army Installation Department of Public Health, Army Hospital

 

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Additional Tools and Resources

Healthy Food Pantry Toolkit, Tri-County Health Department, Colorado

Resource Navigator Manual, CCI Health & Wellness, Inc., Maryland

WIC 101 Trainings for Pediatricians, OB/GYNs, and Community Service Providers, Richmond City Health District, Virginia

Eat Well Wichita County website, Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District, Texas

Choose Fresh, Angelina County & Cities Health District, Texas

Choosing Health in Lake County (CHIL) website, District Health Department #10, Michigan

Bonner County Coalition for Health Healthy Lifestyle Rx website, Panhandle Health District, Idaho

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To Learn More…

V

isit our website:

www.greaterwithwic.org