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Actions to Take to Address the Health Need

Chronic Conditions

Priority Area: Cancer

Initiatives/Programs

  1. Increase awareness for breast cancer screening for those at-risk and encourage mammography screening.
  2. Increase awareness for colon cancer screening for those over 45 years of age.

Reportable Goals / Anticipated Impact

  1. Increase KDOH screening mammograms by 2% annually. FY 2022; baseline 1,336.
  2. Increase colon cancer education by 2% annually. Benchmark 230 adults served.

Collaborations

  • Schools
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Businesses
  • Fairs and festivals

Preventive Care

Priority Area: Physical Activity/Wellness

Initiatives/Programs

  1. Provides community education on healthy eating and educational programs focused on healthy lifestyles and wellness.

Reportable Goals / Anticipated Impact

  1. Four events annually related to physical activity with children. Set benchmark 2023, establish 2024 metric in FY 2023.

    Six health screening activities related to blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, nutrition and nicotine education. Set benchmark 2023, establish 2024 metric in FY 2023.

Collaborations

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Businesses

  • Schools

  • Fairs and festivals

  • Physician offices

  • Senior centers

  • Malls


Priority Area: Nutrition

Initiatives/Programs

  1. Provides community education on healthy eating and educational programs

    focused on nutrition.

Reportable Goals / Anticipated Impact

  1. Three Mobile Market events in local schools or community groups focusing on education and healthy choices.

    Four events (two focused on seniors) annually related to healthy eating and educational programs focused on healthy lifestyles. Set benchmark 2023, establish 2024 metric in FY 2023.

Collaborations

  • Schools

  • Faith-based organizations

  • After-school programs

  • Fairs and festivals

  • Businesses

  • Service organizations


Priority Area: Mental Health

Initiatives/Programs

  1. Provide community education regarding the Suicide Prevention Hotline and

    mental health awareness. Partner with KDHS to publish on social

    media platforms.

Reportable Goals / Anticipated Impact

  1. Promote suicide prevention during four events annually. Track number of posts, likes and shares on social media platforms.

Collaborations

  • King’s Daughters Health System