The
Three Rivers Healthy Carolinians of Bertie and Chowan Counties
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| The Three Rivers Healthy Carolinians of Bertie and
Chowan Counties is a collaborative community based network dedicated
to improving the quality of life for all of our residents by addressing
and evaluating community issues, supporting health education, awareness
and resource accessibility. This will be accomplished by planning,
implementing and evaluating wellness programs and encouraging overall
healthier lifestyle choices.
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Bertie
- Chronic Disease Subcommittee. Priority areas include
promoting cancerscreening awareness, diabetes education and the
advocating for tobacco use policies in the community.
- Fitness Subcommittee. Priority areas include increasing
exercise habits and promoting healthier eating.
Chowan
- Maternal and Child Health Subcommittee. Priority areas
include childhood obesity, infant mortality reduction, teen pregnancy
prevention/reduction, folic acid awareness/education.
- Wellness Subcommittee. Priority areas include heart disease
re-education/education, cardiovascular health education programs
including provision of walking trails, winner's circle and eating
establishments' participation.
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Lakeisha Johnson, Chair
Albemarle Regional Health Services
Phone: 252-794-6233
Fax: 252-794-5321
Email: lakeisha.herring@ppcc.dst.nc.us
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content updated: acw-02/07/02
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