Stories from the Field
HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program
, AHS-6.3 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Boston Public Health Commission’s HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program increased access to oral health services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Door-to-Door Program
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Maryland program that brought healthcare access to low-income, socially isolated Latinos through direct community engagement.
All Healthy Children Campaign
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Children's Defense Fund-Texas made great strides in insuring children living in Texas.
Elderly Outreach Program
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Wisconsin organization that addressed health-related quality of life and well-being of Hmong elders.
, AHS-3 More people in the United States have access to health care today than in 2010.
, AHS-3 , SA-8.2 Access to health care is a key determinant of physical and behavioral health outcomes. Regular access to primary health services is critical for preventing and detecting diseases, ensuring comprehensive treatment, and improving overall quality of life.1
Community Referral Coordinator Program
, AHS-5, AHS-6 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the St. Louis Integrated Health Network implemented the Community Referral Coordinator Program to improve access to primary care.
Delta Rural Access Program
, AHS-3 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority worked to improve access to health services in rural communities.
Mobile Health Program
, AHS-5, AHS-6 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the University of Arizona College of Family Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine worked to increase access to health services through their Mobile Health Program.
South Side Healthcare Collaborative (SSHC)
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at the University of Chicago Medical Center's Urban Health Initiative's South Side Healthcare Collaborative, a network of more than 30 community-based health centers, free clinics and local hospitals on the south side of Chicago, who partner to help residents make a long-term connection with a primary care physician.
Kentucky Homeplace
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Kentucky Homeplace developed a colorectal cancer component for their community health worker program to improve the health of rural Kentuckians.
Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol
, SA-2.1, SA-14.4 Underage alcohol use (also known as underage drinking) is a serious public health problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young people abuse alcohol more than any other drug—and more than 4,300 young people die from alcohol-related causes each year.1
Children’s HealthWatch
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Children’s HealthWatch researched and analyzed issues related to housing and children’s health.
High school graduation is an important predictor for overall health outcomes. High school graduates have less chance of being in prison, greater financial stability as adults, and fewer health problems.1
First Things First (FTF) - Kansas City, Kansas School District
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Kansas City, Kansas School District implemented a comprehensive school reform initiative, First Things First (FTF), to combat low graduation rates and to improve academic performance.
Salem Healthy Kids 2012
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Massachusetts organization that empowered young people to use theater to educate their peers about healthy behaviors.
Sources of Strength
, MHMD-4.1 , IVP-1.1 , IVP-35 If you ask Mark LoMurray what he likes most about his job, he doesn’t have to think about it much. “Watching young people find their voice,” he says, “sometimes in as little as 3 or 4 hours. We often have kids who can barely say their name at the beginning of an activity, and by the end they’re standing up presenting ideas that they’re proud of. It’s just really amazing to watch that happen.”
Cook County CARES
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.1 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all adults ages 50 to 75 get screened for the disease.2 But in 2015, only about 62% of adults in the United States were screened according to the guidelines.3
Diabetes Education Center
, D-14 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Rio Grande Valley Accountable Care Organization worked to address diabetes in its community.
Eat Smart Move More South Carolina
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County and the City of Camden involved residents and worked to meet national Complete Streets standards to help Camden, SC become a safer and healthier community.
Community Air Risk Evaluation (CARE) Program
Green Cleaning Workshops
In this story from the field, we take a look at an Oregon organization that works to empower a Latino community with the skills to protect their environment and improve the health of their children.
Lead Poisoning Low Literacy Training Program
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Rhode Island organization working to increase awareness about childhood lead poisoning.
Human Rights and Health Collective
In this story from the field, we take a look at a California organization that addressed health conditions related to housing and food security among low-income residents.
Rapid Response Notification System
New York City Community Air Survey
, EH-3 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to reduce harmful air pollutants.
Eat Smart Move More South Carolina
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County and the City of Camden involved residents and worked to meet national Complete Streets standards to help Camden, SC become a safer and healthier community.
Title X Family Planning Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the St. Louis Integrated Health Network implemented the Community Referral Coordinator Program to improve access to primary care.
Person-Centered Reproductive Health Program
, FP-11, FP-16 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the University of California, San Francisco Department of Family & Community Medicine’s Program in Woman-Centered Contraception is developing evidence-based tools and resources to help support women in making decisions about family planning services.
Door-to-Door Program
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Maryland program that brought healthcare access to low-income, socially isolated Latinos through direct community engagement.
Lead Poisoning Low Literacy Training Program
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Rhode Island organization working to increase awareness about childhood lead poisoning.
Elderly Outreach Program
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Wisconsin organization that addressed health-related quality of life and well-being of Hmong elders.
Asthma Series
In this story from the field, we take a look at a New York organization that effectively used technology and media to discuss childhood asthma.
Autism Spectrum Quotient Screening Access
In this story from the field, we take a look at how the Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation engaged the Somali immigrant community to provide increased access to early childhood developmental screenings.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program You Can! Live Well, Virginia!
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Virginia Department of Health partnered with the Virginia Department of Aging to improve access to community workshops aimed at helping people manage a chronic health condition.
Advanced Stroke Life Support Initiative
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Allen County Health Department partnered with the Lima Memorial Health System to start a comprehensive training program to improve the standard of acute stroke care provided by emergency medical services and Emergency Department staff.
Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Colorado Prevention Center (CPC) Community Health implemented the Colorado Heart Healthy Solutions Program.
Advanced Stroke Life Support Initiative
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Public Health partnered with community groups to offer training and certification in how to recognize stroke symptoms and give patients fast, appropriate treatment.
Healthy Heart, Healthy Family
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services implemented the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Healthy Heart, Healthy Family program to promote heart healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program
, AHS-6.3 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Boston Public Health Commission’s HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program increased access to oral health services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Community Healthcare Network
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The Bronx Knows
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and partners implemented The Bronx Knows to to raise awareness for HIV testing, make HIV testing more accessible, promote testing as a routine part of medical care, and improve linkage of people diagnosed with HIV to appropriate medical care.
HIV/STD Program
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are significant contributors to death and illness in the United States. People who have HIV but don’t know it are less likely to get the treatment and support services they need, and they are more likely to transmit the disease to others.
Texas Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning Project
, HIV-14.2, HIV-19 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Texas Department of State Health Services implemented the
Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning Project to reduce new HIV infections, link people with HIV to care and treatment, and reduce HIV-related health disparities.
Easy Access Project
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Hawaii State Department of Health partnered with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Lanakila Health Center in Honolulu to provide language-appropriate and culturally sensitive health services to newly arrived immigrants.
The Arizona Partnership for Immunizations
, IID-9 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Arizona Partnership for Immunization is increasing the number of fully immunized children, adolescents, and adults across the state.
“Click it or Ticket” style Child Car Seat project
, IVP-13.1, IVP-16 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), managed by the Bonney Lake Police Department, developed a comprehensive Child Passenger Safety (CPS) program focused on preventing injuries and deaths involving children under age 15.
Johns Hopkins University Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence
, IVP-30, IVP-31 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Johns Hopkins University Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence implemented a community-wide youth violence prevention strategy throughout Baltimore.
Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES)
, IVP-42 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center at the University of Michigan School of Public Health developed and implemented the Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES) program to empower youth to affect their communities in positive ways and modify the environmental conditions that contribute to youth violence.
Best Practices, Falls Risk Reduction Project
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Injury Prevention Program and the New Hampshire Falls Risk Reduction Task Force worked to decrease the risk and incidence of falls among adults aged 65 years and older.
Domestic Violence Prevention among Refugees
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Texas organization committed to working with refugee populations to address the diverse cross-cultural issues that arise in relocating to the United States.
STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries)
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults aged 65 years and older.1 But falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging—and that’s the premise behind the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) Initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Philadelphia LandCare Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at the relationship between vacant, overgrown lots and neighborhood crime in Philadelphia.
Project Lazarus
, IVP-9.1 Prescription opioids continue to factor significantly in the epidemic of deaths from opioid overdose in the United States. In 2016, more than 46 people died each day from overdoses involving prescription opioids.1 In addition, more than 1,000 people a day are treated in emergency departments for not using prescription opioids as directed.1
Sources of Strength
, MHMD-4.1 , IVP-1.1 , IVP-35 If you ask Mark LoMurray what he likes most about his job, he doesn’t have to think about it much. “Watching young people find their voice,” he says, “sometimes in as little as 3 or 4 hours. We often have kids who can barely say their name at the beginning of an activity, and by the end they’re standing up presenting ideas that they’re proud of. It’s just really amazing to watch that happen.”
Safe Dates
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External Affairs / Tobacco Prevention Program
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LGBT Health Outcomes Planning Project
In this story from the field, we take a look at how the Colorado Department of Health and Environment created an actionable plan to address lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health.
Starting Well/Comenzando Bien
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Utah organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to help Latina women improve their health.
Pregnancy Medical Home Project
, MICH-10.2 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Community Care of North Carolina is improving birth outcomes by providing comprehensive maternity care.
Cradle Cincinnati
, MICH-9.1 , MICH-11.3, MICH-20 Here are some troubling facts: babies born in the United States are about 3 times more likely to die in their first year than babies born in Finland or Japan—and the United States ranks last among 26 developed countries for infant mortality.1 In 2014, more than 23,000 U.S. babies died before their first birthday.2
Support Breastfeeding and Child Care Centers
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Louisiana organization that worked with childcare centers to increase the rates of breastfeeding in New Orleans.
, MICH-9.1 , MICH-10.1, MICH-10.2 Despite advances in medical research and care, there are significant disparities in maternal health and infant birth and health outcomes.1 Access to prenatal care and education can dramatically improve birth and health outcomes for moms and their babies,2 but women who are uninsured (or underinsured) often miss out on these critical services.
1,000 Grandmothers
, MICH-1.8, MICH-1.9, MICH-20 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the International Association for Indigenous Aging implemented the 1,000 Grandmothers Project to engage Native elders in reducing the rate of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths.
Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait™
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Kentucky Department for Public Health implemented Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait™ to reduce preterm birth rates in Kentucky.
Nurse-Family Partnership
, MICH-10, MICH-11, MICH-16 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office of Public Health implemented the Nurse-Family Partnership, a home visitation program for low income, first-time pregnant mothers and their babies to improve maternal and child health.
Autism Spectrum Quotient Screening Access
In this story from the field, we take a look at how the Minnesota Academy of Pediatrics Foundation engaged the Somali immigrant community to provide increased access to early childhood developmental screenings.
Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program
, TU-13.10, MICH-1.8 Exposure to secondhand smoke causes significant health problems in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), secondhand smoke harms both children and adults—and the only way to completely protect people who don’t smoke is to eliminate smoking in all homes, work environments, and public places.1
Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative worked to reduce preterm births & improve perinatal and preterm newborn outcomes throughout Ohio.
Community Baby Showers for Safe Sleep
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Kansas organization working to reduce infant mortality and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program (SOS)
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide (CHADS) Coalition for Mental Health helped schools in North St. Louis County, Missouri implement the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program, a program to prevent suicide among adolescents.
Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project
, MHMD-6, MHMD-11 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health used funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) State Innovation Model (SIM) Initiative to enhance their Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project, which helps pediatricians better meet the needs of children and youth with behavioral health issues.
Sources of Strength
, MHMD-4.1 , IVP-1.1 , IVP-35 If you ask Mark LoMurray what he likes most about his job, he doesn’t have to think about it much. “Watching young people find their voice,” he says, “sometimes in as little as 3 or 4 hours. We often have kids who can barely say their name at the beginning of an activity, and by the end they’re standing up presenting ideas that they’re proud of. It’s just really amazing to watch that happen.”
Zero Suicide in Texas
, MHMD-2 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Texas Department of State Health Services worked to prevent youth suicide.
The Senior Connection
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the University of Rochester Medical Center partnered with Lifespan to implement a program to reduce the risk of suicide among older adults.
, MHMD-2 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at the Empowering Our Spirits Initiative, a program developed by the White Mountain Apache Tribe to reduce Apache youth suicidal behavior.
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States—and suicide rates are on the rise in almost every state.1 But communities and health systems are working together to help intervene.
Healthy Food Small Retailer Program
California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition)
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the California Department of Public Health and California Project LEAN worked to limit access to sugar-sweetened beverages and increase water intake in school settings.
Starting Well/Comenzando Bien
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Utah organization providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to help Latina women improve their health.
Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Program
, PA-2.4 Across the United States, more than 1 in 3 adults have obesity—making it a serious and costly health issue.1 In the state of Delaware, obesity rates rose from 13% in 1992 to 28% in 2007.
Human Rights and Health Collective
In this story from the field, we take a look at a California organization that addressed health conditions related to housing and food security among low-income residents.
Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas program improved health behavior among children through the promotion of physical activity and healthy food choices.
Green Carts Initiative
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Communities Putting Prevention to Work / Healthy Eating Active Living
Let's Move! Rockbridge
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Virginia organization that addressed community health by developing partnerships with local businesses, physicians, and schools to promote healthy behaviors in their community.
Salem Healthy Kids 2012
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Massachusetts organization that empowered young people to use theater to educate their peers about healthy behaviors.
Youth Engagement & Action for Health (YEAH!)
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative worked to reduce childhood obesity by creating healthy environments for all children and families through advocacy, education, and policy development efforts.
Gold Medal Schools
, NWS-15.1 In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Utah Department of Health partnered with schools and local health departments to create healthier school environments and address childhood obesity.
Mobile School Pantry Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Utah Food Bank works to address food insecurity and hunger among children in Utah.
Peer Exercise Program Promotes Independence
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Arkansas Department of Health implemented an exercise program to help older adults lose weight, feel better, and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke.
STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries)
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults aged 65 years and older.1 But falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging—and that’s the premise behind the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) Initiative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Senior Connection
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the University of Rochester Medical Center partnered with Lifespan to implement a program to reduce the risk of suicide among older adults.
HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program
, AHS-6.3 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Boston Public Health Commission’s HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program increased access to oral health services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Early Childhood Caries Collaborative
, OH-1.1, OH-2.1 Tooth decay (also known as caries or cavities) is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting children in the United States.1 American Indian and Alaska Native children have especially high rates of tooth decay; the rate for American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 3 to 5 is 43%—more than 4 times the rate for white children.2
I-Smile Dental Home Initiative
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Iowa Department of Public Health and their partners worked to improve access to oral health care across the state.
Maryland Office of Oral Health
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Maryland Office of Oral Health worked with partners to convene a Dental Action Committee (DAC) to improve the oral health of Maryland's children.
SEAL! Michigan School-Based Dental Sealant Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Michigan Department of Community Health addressed adolescent tooth decay through school-based dental sealant programs.
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The Virginia Department of Health School Dental Sealant Program
, OH-2.2, OH-12.2 Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children in the United States. When it’s not treated, tooth decay can cause pain and infections–and may interfere with a child’s ability to eat, talk, learn, and play.1
Peer Exercise Program Promotes Independence
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Arkansas Department of Health implemented an exercise program to help older adults lose weight, feel better, and reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke.
Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Program
, PA-2.4 Across the United States, more than 1 in 3 adults have obesity—making it a serious and costly health issue.1 In the state of Delaware, obesity rates rose from 13% in 1992 to 28% in 2007.
Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas program improved health behavior among children through the promotion of physical activity and healthy food choices.
Eat Smart, Move More initiative
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the North Carolina Division of Public Health partnered with Wake County Human Services, North Carolina’s Eat Smart, Move More, and faith-based communities to address obesity and other chronic diseases among African Americans in Wake County, NC.
Communities Putting Prevention to Work / Healthy Eating Active Living
Let's Move! Rockbridge
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Virginia organization that addressed community health by developing partnerships with local businesses, physicians, and schools to promote healthy behaviors in their community.
Eat Smart Move More South Carolina
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County and the City of Camden involved residents and worked to meet national Complete Streets standards to help Camden, SC become a safer and healthier community.
Sumter County on the Move!
Gold Medal Schools
, NWS-15.1 In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Utah Department of Health partnered with schools and local health departments to create healthier school environments and address childhood obesity.
Training and Experience to Advance Managers in Public Health Academy
In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Alabama Department of Public Health partnered with Auburn University at Montgomery to create a department-wide workforce development program for its staff.
Green Cleaning Workshops
In this story from the field, we take a look at an Oregon organization that works to empower a Latino community with the skills to protect their environment and improve the health of their children.
Asthma Series
In this story from the field, we take a look at a New York organization that effectively used technology and media to discuss childhood asthma.
Children’s HealthWatch
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Children’s HealthWatch researched and analyzed issues related to housing and children’s health.
Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program (NeighborhoodHELP™)
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine incorporated a social determinants of health approach into its medical school education.
First Things First (FTF) - Kansas City, Kansas School District
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Kansas City, Kansas School District implemented a comprehensive school reform initiative, First Things First (FTF), to combat low graduation rates and to improve academic performance.
Mobile School Pantry Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Utah Food Bank works to address food insecurity and hunger among children in Utah.
Barron Country Department of Health & Human Services
, SA-14 In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the Barron County Department of Health & Human Services partnered with Barron County Safe & Stable Families Coalition to address the problem of underage drinking in their community.
Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol
, SA-2.1, SA-14.4 Underage alcohol use (also known as underage drinking) is a serious public health problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young people abuse alcohol more than any other drug—and more than 4,300 young people die from alcohol-related causes each year.1
Pushback Against Drug Abuse
Driving While Intoxicated Prevention Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the New Mexico Department of Health implemented a prevention campaign against binge drinking and alcohol-impaired driving among adults in New Mexico.
PROSPER
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the PROSPER Network Organization, Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute worked to implement evidence-based school and family programs to address youth substance abuse.
Salem Healthy Kids 2012
In this story from the field, we take a look at a Massachusetts organization that empowered young people to use theater to educate their peers about healthy behaviors.
Communities That Care (CTC) - Tooele, UT
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Tooele City, UT implemented the Communities That Care (CTC) program to mobilize community engagement around youth substance abuse issues.
Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative
, SA-2.1, SA-2.2 Teen substance use can harm brain development and increase the risk of addiction later in life.1 Nationally, over 14% of U.S. teens use alcohol or drugs.2 In Washington State, the 2016 Healthy Youth Survey found that 20% of 10th grade students drink alcohol and 17% use marijuana—and these students report lower grades in school than students who don’t use those substances.3
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
, TU-11.2 Exposure to secondhand smoke contributes to the deaths of 41,000 nonsmoking adults and 400 infants in the United States each year.1 Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at higher risk for serious health conditions, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and respiratory diseases. Smoke-free environments are vital to children's health and well-being, yet close to 40% of U.S. children ages 3 to 11 are exposed to secondhand smoke.2
Live Tobacco-Free Austin campaign
, TU-2.1, TU-11 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department implemented the Live Tobacco-Free Austin campaign to raise awareness about the burden of tobacco use, promote cessation services, and educate the public about the impact of secondhand smoke.
State Government Agency - California Tobacco Control Program
External Affairs / Tobacco Prevention Program
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Tobacco Prevention and Control
, TU-2.2 Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease in the United States. It causes more deaths than HIV, drug and alcohol misuse, motor vehicle accidents, suicide, and murder combined.1 In the state of Minnesota, smoking is responsible for more than $3 billion in annual health care costs and contributes to more than 6,000 deaths each year.2
ClearWay Minnesota
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how ClearWay Minnesota collaborated with others, including the Minnesota Department of Health, to pass legislation that banned smoking in public places.
Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
, TU-2.2 Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States—every year, it’s responsible for 480,000 deaths.1 While smoking is on the decline in the United States, more than 2,500 young people smoke their first cigarette each day.2 In fact, 9 in 10 adults who smoke say they tried their first cigarette before age 18; and nearly all tried their first cigarette by young adulthood.3
Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program
, TU-2.2 , TU-17 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program uses a comprehensive approach combining evidence-based policy and programs to address tobacco use across Massachusetts.
Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program
, TU-13.10, MICH-1.8 Exposure to secondhand smoke causes significant health problems in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), secondhand smoke harms both children and adults—and the only way to completely protect people who don’t smoke is to eliminate smoking in all homes, work environments, and public places.1
Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP)
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program addressed tobacco by using a statewide tobacco control program.
Breathe Easy Coalition of Maine
, TU-11.2, TU-11.3, TU-13.10, TU-14 In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine worked to promote tobacco-free living and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke across the state.
Mothers Eliminating Secondhand Smoke (M.E.S.S.) program
, TU-4.1, TU-11 In this CDC Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant success story, we looked at how the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 7 Public Health Office partnered with a local nonprofit organization to implement a program that promotes tobacco-free policies in homes, vehicles, and faith-based settings.
Peers Helping Peers: Innovations in Tobacco Dependence Education and Intervention
In this story from the field, we take a look at a New Jersey project that encouraged individuals to address high rates of smoking at mental health agencies.
