National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

Home meal delivery is more than just a meal, it offers an opportunity for greater connection through food. The Brown University, School of Public Health with the Mississippi State Department of Health developed a training video and conversation prompt resource to equip home-delivered meals drivers, community health workers, transportation vendors, and others who may regularly interact with homebound older adults on how to simply start a conversation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTQ2VJJq More than a Meal program: https://lnkd.in/eTrZEpBk #NationalNutritionMonth #PublicHealth #SocialConnection #MoreThanAMeal

Did you know? Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if left untreated. But there’s hope—prevention is possible! This #DiabetesAlertDay, take charge of your health with simple lifestyle changes. Small steps can make a BIG difference! Find out how you can reduce your risk: https://lnkd.in/ePUNGQGQ #DiabetesPrevention #DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesAlertDay2025 #KnowYourRisk #TakeAction

March 25 is Diabetes Alert Day! It's time to take control of your health. Diabetes is a growing concern, but the good news is that it can often be prevented with small lifestyle changes! This #DiabetesAlertDay, take the free online risk test to assess your risk for type 2 diabetes. It only takes a few minutes, but it could change your life. https://lnkd.in/ePUNGQGQ #DiabetesAwareness #DiabetesPrevention #DiabetesAlertDay2025 #NationalDPP #PreventionIsKey #KnowYourRisk #TakeAction

Hear insights from Abby Pequignot of the Indiana Department of Health and Tierney Thomison, MPH, of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) on how Public Health AmeriCorps members can improve public health program effectiveness and workforce development on April 3, 3-4 p.m. ET. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eK_vYSHa. #PHWorkforce #PublicHealthCareers #AmeriCorps

?? Public Health in Action: How AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana and NACDD Join NACDD, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) for a one-hour webinar with Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) to explore how Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA) members are enhancing public health initiatives nationwide! ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? How PHA strengthens capacity for public health efforts across the U.S. ?? Strategies for integrating PHA members into state and local health departments. ?? Best practices for building career pathways for PHA members post-service. ?? Real-world success stories of improved programs and partnerships. ?? Speakers: ?? Abby Pequignot, IDOH ?? Chelsea Cole, NACDD ?? Tierney Thomison, NACDD ?? Date: Thursday, April 3rd ?? Time: 3:00 pm ET ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ehP6E4Gp Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and explore innovative ways to build a stronger public health workforce! #PublicHealthAmeriCorps

Food is a universal language that connects people across cultures and generations. Programs like soup kitchens, culinary nutrition classes, congregate dining or community supper clubs provide nourishment and can be meaningful opportunities to connect. Check out “Recipe for Connection” resource for inspiration on how you can connect over food: https://ow.ly/X6OR50VkOxW #NationalNutritionMonth #PublicHealth #FoodConnection

NACDD, in collaboration with Million Hearts, is offering $15,000 mini-grants to 10-12 hospitals and healthcare systems dedicated to improving cardiac rehabilitation (CR) referral, participation, and completion. Deadline: March 21, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET Awardees announced: March 28, 2025 Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance heart health in your community! ?? Apply today: https://ow.ly/2xFl50VkbnO #MillionHearts #HeartHealth #CardiacRehab #PublicHealth #NACDD

Join our May GEAR Group: Leveraging New Technology to Advance Chronic Disease Programming! Technology is transforming public health like never before—from AI and telehealth to social media and EHRs. With innovation comes challenges. How do we transition from older systems? What are the funding and legal implications? Join us Tuesdays in May (May 6, 13, 20, & 27) as we dive into real-world cases and strategies for leveraging new technology to advance chronic disease programming. Learn more & Apply by Wednesday March 26 https://lnkd.in/eaCCkB4T #PublicHealthTech #ChronicDiseasePrevention #DigitalHealth #NACDDGEARGroups

How have you used food to create greater social connection and sense of belonging in your communities, programs, practices or policies? Think community gardens, community-supported agriculture programs, congregate meals, connecting food banks with local farmers, farmers markets or drop-in programs. Resource: Food and Community Building: How Food-Related Initiatives Create Connections: https://lnkd.in/ezNmnpu4 #nationalnutritionmonth #publichealth #socialconnection #foodaccess #belonging

Join us today for our General Member Webinar: Innovating for a Healthier Future with HALT (Health and Lifestyle Training) Today, March 13, 2025 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Join NACDD & ProVention Health Foundation for an exclusive update on Health and Lifestyle Training (HALT)—a cutting-edge platform bringing chronic disease prevention programs to hard-to-reach populations at no cost! Learn how 17 states are already using HALT to support diabetes, cancer, arthritis, hypertension, and obesity prevention efforts. Plus, get a live preview of the platform! Learn more and register now! https://lnkd.in/eQ2gyMpg #ChronicDiseasePrevention #HALT #HealthInnovation #PublicHealth #NACDD