County Profiles

Alamance County

2011 Alamance County Community Health Assessment (6.1 MB) Healthy Alamance www.healthyalamance.com Healthy Alamance has been created for the purpose of improving the health status of persons throughout Alamance County. Healthy Alamance is a collaborative effort of community members, leaders, and organizations whose purpose is to identify health needs and mobilize resources to address those needs.

• Chronic Disease
• Substance Abuse
• Transportation (access to care)

• Asthma
• Safe Kids

• FIT Grant
• NCCI Grant/PUD Grant

Diabetes in African American Community - Faith Based

• HA Substance Abuse Task Force - Received the Prevention Outreach & Wellness Award from the NC Council of Community MH/DD/SA Programs in December 2008 at the annual conference for the Smoke Free Restaurant Initiative
• Safe Kids Alamance (Co-Chaired by Healthy Alamance) - Received the Most Outstanding Event Award from Safe Kids NC in March 2009 at the annual conference for programming done during Safe Kids Week at the Splash Into Safety Event

Coordinator's Name: April Durr
Title: Program Coordinator/Executive Director
Telephone Number: 336-513-5590
Fax Number: 336-513-5548
Email Address: adurr@armc.com
Mailing Address: 319 B North Graham-Hopedale Road - Burlington, NC 27217 www.alamance-nc.com

Alexander County

2010 Alexander County Community Health Assessment Commissioners Task Force for Healthy Alexandrians Our Mission statement is to improve the health and quality of life for Alexander County residents through partnerships focusing on education, public awareness, and community involvement.

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  5yr Objective:Increase the number of community partnerships to conduct comprehensive substance abuse prevention efforts by 2012.
  10 yr Objective: Reduce the percentage of alcohol related crashes and fatalities in Alexander County by 2018.
  Target Population: Males age 35-45
  Reference: 2005 stats from DWI survey
• Chronic Disease/Asthma
  5yr Objective: Reduce the rate of asthma related hospitalizations
  10 yr Objective: Decrease the number of school absences due to asthma related illnesses.

• Commissioners Task Force for Healthy Alexandrians
• Steering Committee for Healthy Carolinians
• Asthma Coalition
• DWI Task Force
• Mental Health Task Force

• Mental Health
• Asthma
• Substance Abuse

• Certification by Governors Task Force for Healthy Carolinians for 2008-2010.
• Thad B. Wester Community of Excellence Awarded for outstanding achievement in promoting important health objectives and increased awareness of disease prevention in a Healthy Carolinians community.
• Kate B. Reynolds Grant for Healthy Carolinians.

Coordinator's Name: Leeanne Whisnant
Title: Director of Alexander County Health Department
Telephone Number: 828-632-9704
Fax Number: 828-632-9008
Email Address: lwhisnant@alexandercountync.gov
Mailing Address: 338 1st Ave. SW Taylorsville, NC 28681 www.alexandercountync.gov

Alleghany County

2007 Alleghany County Community Health Assessment Alleghany County Healthy Carolinians (ACHC) none

The Alleghany County Healthy Carolinians Partnership is committed to coordinate efforts to continuously improve the overall health and wellness of the residents of Alleghany County and the surrounding communities with education and by increasing the accessibility and affordability of health care.

• Chronic Disease/obesity
• Injury prevention/suicide

Suicide Prevention
1. Plan and Implement a Walk Out of Darkness: an event to give people affected by suicide an opportunity to bring awareness to the community
2. Launch a Yellow Ribbon Campaign: yellow ribbon cards with a request for help on one side (saying, "By handing you this card I am asking for help") and the national suicide hotline # on the other side are given to teachers and counselors to give to students.
3. Host a Sunshine Sunday to educate people about the signs and symptoms of depression.
4. Community Education
5. Educate providers about the need to provide Integrate depression screening into Primary Care offices through primary care providers assessing patients as part of routine care.
6. Research best practice interventions about Mental Health systems improvement.

Obesity
1. Teach Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less classes
2. Conduct ISPOD -- In School Prevention of Obesity and Disease - program
3. Conduct SNAP -- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program
4. Host Alleghany Wellness Center (AWCI) Summer Camps
5. Community Education
6. Educate and Enforce Healthy Snacks
7. Provide additional fruits and vegetables to students at Glade Creek School
8. Conduct Summer Enrichment program
9. Provide Summer free breakfast and lunch program

• Suicide: men
• Heart Disease: men
• Poor nutrition: men and low income
• Lack of exercise: men and low income

none Coordinator's Name: Jane Wyatt
Title: ACHC Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-372-2944
Fax Number: 336-372-2949
Email Address: janeawci@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1735 Sparta, NC 28675 www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov/
www.sparta-nc.com/
www.alleghanywellnesscenter.com/
ealleghany.net/

Anson County

2008 Anson County Community Health Assessment Healthy Ansonians www.healthyansonians.org

To make all of the citizens of Anson County aware of the measures that lead to good health: educated abstinence, prevention, safety, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle including exercise, good nutrition, and immunizations. This process begins at birth and continues throughout life making each individual more productive, thus, a Healthier Ansonian.

• Teenage Pregnancy Prevention
• Obesity

• Community Based Diabetes Self Management Program
• "Soldiers for Jesus" Summer Camp (incorporated teaching children to make healthy food choices)
• Camp Summer Breathe (taught children and caregivers to manage asthma)
• TIPS (Teen Information and Parenting Services)
• Proud Choices Program

• Reducing the rates of teenage pregnancy
• Reducing obesity in the African-American population

Recertified in 2009 Coordinator's Name: Fred G. Thompson, Ph.D.
Title: Co-Chair
Telephone Number: 704-695-3400
Fax Number: 704-694-3900
Email Address: fred.thompson@ansoncommunity.org
Mailing Address: Anson Community Hospital 500 Morven Road Wadesboro, NC 28170

Coordinator's Name: Francis Kateh, M.D.
Title: Co-Chair
Telephone Number: 704-694-5188
Fax Number: 704-694-9067
Email Address: fkateh@co.anson.nc.us
Mailing Address: Anson County Health Department P.O. Box 473 Wadesboro, NC 28170 www.ansoncounty.org
www.discoveranson.com

Ashe County

2007 Ashe County Community Health Assessment Ashe County Health Council, A Healthy Carolinians Task Force www.healthyashe.com

Mission Statement: Joining Hands for Health, Happiness and Healing.

Mission: To join the hands of the community to address wellness and to involve people in the planning and education necessary to meet their needs.

Vision: "A Healthy Ashe County shows value for all by providing a social, physical, economic, emotional and spiritual environment that supports health, healing, and happiness through open, active, collaborative communication with all its people."

• Obesity
• Mental Health
• Workforce Housing
• Tobacco

• CHATs -- Community Health Action Teams- Awareness Programs
• A.S.A.P. -- Ashe Suicide and Prevention Team -- Training for law enforcement, crisis hot line development, education, Sunshine Sunday, Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program for Adolescents,
• ACT Against Cancer -- 2009 Local Cancer Survivor Calendar, Support Relay for Life, Smoking Cessation Programming.
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and Tobacco -- Developing a 3-week residential camp for at risk and overweight children, ACES (Ashe County Exercises at School) School Staff Wellness Program, Senior Health and Fitness Day in May. Continue to establish opportunities for community physical activity.
• Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse -- Continue support as needed for ASHE (A Safe Home for Everyone) and the Elder Abuse Task Force
• Access to Care/Disparities -- Latino Center, Urgent Care/Rural Health Center, Diabetes Programs, Free Medical Clinic, Medication Assistance Program, Ashe County Directory of Health and Human Services -- Update and reprint. Support for the Ashe School Based Health Center.
• Maternal and Child Health- Support Ashe County Partnership for Children Programs, Safe Kids Coalition, Permanent Car Seat Check Station
• Housing Issues- Priority for community 2009- Establish a committee to work on solutions.
• Succession and sustainability funding- Chairperson/Coordinator role being separated for succession of Healthy Carolinians Coordinator. Sustainability funding will depend on the key partners willingness to continue to support the needed staff position. We have not done any fund raising due to the fact that we fund raise for the various programs and projects we support.
• Future role of the Ashe Healthy Carolinians Task Force and Health Objectives
  2020
  The future role of the Task Force is being developed this year with our planning for 2020. The traditional role has been as the identifier of issues, facilitator of community based solutions, resource entity and community mobilizer.

• Low income and Latino Population. Latino Center, Urgent Care Center, Diabetes, Free Medical Clinic, Medication Assistance, MAP program in our Rural Health Clinic.

• 1998 Established the Annual Prostate Cancer Screening sponsored by the Jefferson Rotary Club
• 1999 Created the 1/5 Mile Walking trail at Foster Tyson Park
• 1999 Received the William G. Anlyan Distingushed Healthy Carolinians Task Force - Awarded by the Governors Task Force for Healthy Carolinians
• 1999 Established the Ashe County School Based Health Center at the Middle School
• Received the 2000 Nova Award from the American Hospital Association
• 2002 Ashe County Schools go Smoke Free
• 2005 Established the Winners Circle in all our schools
• 2005 Received Recognition for Sunshine Sunday as A Best Practice by the NC Mental Health Association
• 2005 Received the 5-A-Day Award for schools
• 2005 Established the permanent Child Safety Seat Check and Distribution Center
• 2006 Awarded the Outstanding Rural Health Organization from the National Association for Rural Health
• 2006 Received the Excellence for Collaboration Award from the NC Prevention Partners
• 2006 All elementary school teachers trained in "Energizer Program"
• 2006 Volunteer Health Fair at Jefferson Station
• 2007 Fit as A Fiddle Business Challenge in Downtown West Jefferson
• 2007 Installation of the ¼ Mile Walking Trail in Downtown Lansing
• 2007 Recertification as a Governors Healthy Carolinians Task Force.
• 2008 Established the 100 Man Campaign to combat the stigma of Depression in Men.
• 2009 Opening of the Medical Assistance Program

Coordinator's Name: Janet Braithwaite
Title: Healthy Carolinians Program Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-846-0781
Fax Number: 336-846-0783
Email Address: outreach@ashememorial.org
Mailing Address: 200 Hospital Avenue Jefferson, NC 28640 www.ashechamber.com/
www.ashecountygov.com/
www.ashe.k12.nc.us/
www.visitashecounty.com/
www.acfmc.org/about.php
www.ashememorial.org/
www.ashefarmersmarket.com/
www.ashecountychristmastrees.com/
www.ashecountyarts.org/

Avery County

2010 Avery County Community Health Assessment Toe River Health District/ Avery County Health Department N/A

• Illegal Drug Use
• Job Opportunities
• Chronic Diseases (Stroke, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Other Cancers)

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Weight-Loss Community Program
Healthy Halloween Health Fair for Elementary School-Aged Students CHA Coordinator's Name: Jessica S. Farley Title: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Mailing Address:
Title: Health Promotion Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-733-6031, ext. 114
Fax Number: 828-733-6034
Email Address: Jessica.farley@trhd.dst.nc.us
Mailing Address: 545 Schultz Circle, Newland, NC 28657 www.averycountync.gov
www.averycounty.com

Beaufort County

2011 Beaufort County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 2011) Beaufort Healthy Carolinians N/A Beaufort Healthy Carolinians is a community partnership promoting healthy lifestyles for every citizen of Beaufort County where they live, learn, earn, play and pray.

• Chronic Disease-Cancer
• Health Promotion-Physical Activity & Nutrition

• Kids in the Garden (3rd graders come to our community garden to plant seedlings they grew, go to stations (vermiculture, composting/rain barrels, food safety/tasting, planting in the garden, planting an herb to take home with herb storytime) Kids are also fed lunch-vegetable pizza and will receive a Kids in The Garden T-shirt.
• Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Presentations--children at various child cares and community groups aged 3-6 watch a short 10 minute video on fruits and veggies, receive stickers, play with fruit and veggie seedies and then are read 3 books on fruits and veggies. 14 nutrition related books are left in their classroom as well as two posters on nutrition. All children receive a packet to take home with a coloring book on nutrition, a gel bracelet, etc. Additionally, informational packets are sent home to parents on portion size and nutrition.
• Beaufort Healthy Carolinians has recently completed the PSJ/JSS ESMM Walking Trail (0.98 miles of crushed rock packed with a mechanical packer on the campus of two of our public schools).

We are working on ways that low-income people can participate in physical activity in our community. We hope to soon work on more walking trails and have another event that will be able to the community to learn how physical activity can benefit them. This will also help the uninsured population. Our group is currently partnering with other local agencies to do community gardening which can affect many areas of health.

• Healthy Carolinians Certification (2005)
• Healthy Carolinians Recertification in (2010)
• Community Grant Funding (2009)

Coordinator's Name: Kelli Russell
Title: Preparedness Coordinator/Human Services Planner III
Telephone Number: 252-940-6528
Fax Number: 252-946-8430
Email Address: kelli.russell@bchd.net
Mailing Address: 1436 Highland Drive, Washington, NC 27889 www.bchd.net
www.co.beaufort.nc.us/

Bertie County

2010 Bertie County Community Health Assessment Three Rivers Healthy Carolinians N/A 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.

• Chronic Disease Management
• Child and Maternal Health
• Fitness and Wellness

Diabetes Education Day (March 2010);Bertie Health Fair (October 2010); Bertie Goes the Distance walking program (May-October 2009); Bertie Goes the Distance (February-July 2009); Child Safety Seat Training (Fall 2009) Body & Soul Program (2008-10); Project Track (2008-10); Running/Fitness Club (started January 2010); Project TRACK/Family Fitness Day (spring 2010); Safe Kids Day participating partner (April 2010); Week of the Child participating partner (spring 2010); participating partner in Complete Count Census Committee (spring 2010); Community Health Assessment 2010. Teen Pregnancy Prevention for teenagers in Bertie County; Healthy food preparation to prevent stroke and heart disease in the African-American population, and also for children; Diabetes education for the African-American population. Vera S. Robinson Longevity Award Coordinator's Name: Nancy Morgan
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-482-1199
Fax Number: 252-482-6020
Email Address: nmorgan@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: Chowan Life Center, 100 W. Freemason Circle, Edenton NC 27932 Bertie County
Chowan County
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
Edenton Chowan Chamber of Commerce
Town of Edenton
Albemarle Regional Health Services

Bladen County

2009 Bladen County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1.72 MB) Bladen HealthWatch N/A Bladen HealthWatch's mission is to "enhance our community's quality of life by encouraging personal and community responsibility for good health."

• Reduce death rates of chronic disease
• Increase healthy lifestyles behaviors
• Increase access to child health services
• Increase participation and access to health care services
• Prevent unintentional childhood injury

Bladen HealthWatch is increasing cardiovascular, diabetes, stroke, and cancer screenings at worksites, churches, schools, and in communities.

The initiative is increasing by 10% the rate of self-supported physical activity, and fruits/vegetable consumption. Bladen healthWatch is decreasing by 10% the rate of self-reported tobacco use and unhealthy weight.

The initiative has created a School Health committee to address access of child health services, identify needs, and develop integrated services and referrals. Bladen HealthWatch has sought funding to add nurses in the public school system, trained educators to recognize and address children with chronic health issues, and developed a faith-based program to identify children in need.

Bladen HealthWatch has created a marketing strategy that publicizes the initiative, provides resources through the public library, promotes interagency communication, and funds a Parish Nurse to develop a health ministry.

Bladen HealthWatch has initiated a Safe Kids Coalition, developed brochures, implemented countywide campaigns to educate the public about safety issues for children, and engaged in local advocacy for the enactment and enforcement of policies and laws that address child safety.
Over 32,000 adults aged 40+ and school aged children with chronic diseases or exhibiting risk factors for chronic diseases are underinsured and uninsured. The program seeks to reach 88%, (28,000). Coordinator's Name: Cathy F. Kinlaw
Title: Executive Director
Telephone Number: 910-876-2403
Fax Number: 910-862-6859
Email Address: ckinlaw@bladenco.org
Mailing Address: Bladen County Health Department, PO Box 189, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 www.bladeninfo.org
www.bchn.org

Brunswick County

2011 Brunswick County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 236 KB) Cape Fear Healthy Carolinians (represents New Hanover and Brunswick) The vision of the CFHC is a citizen directed organization to address issues to support all partnerships represented to create a strong sense of community and an opportunity for a healthier lifestyle. Access to Care — Medical Homes, affordable quality medical care

• Obesity Prevention — raise awareness about importance of healthy weight, reduce body mass index (BMI) of children 2-18, and adults
• Cape Fear Health Policy Council (CFHPC) will focus on healthcare reform issues on national and state agendas for 2009 and beyond, will monitor these issues and a have a voice to represent the region.

• Expanded hours of service at two free clinics
• Brought Federally Qualified Health Care Center to the table
• Patient navigation program has become accepted in community as standard entry point for uninsured.

• Violence — Minorities, low socioeconomic status (poverty), low educational level, high crime/violence.
• Access to healthcare — Uninsured adults with household income within 200% Federal poverty guidelines
• Obesity — Overweight and obese adults and children. Aimed at children in schools and after school settings, adults in the workplace and families in neighborhoods, Churches and other public places.

Coordinator's Name: Fred Michael
Title: Deputy Health Director
Telephone Number: 910-253-2298
Fax Number: 910-253-2338
Email Address: fmichael@brunsco.net
Mailing Address: Brunswick County Health Department, PO Box 9, Bolivia, NC 28422

Coordinator's Name: Amy M. Cook
Title: Health Education Supervisor
Telephone Number: 910-798-6548
Fax Number: 910-341-4146
Email Address: acook@nhcgov.com
Mailing Address: New Hanover County Health Department, 2029 So. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 www.brunsco.net

Buncombe County

2010 Buncombe County Community Health Assessment Health Partners www.healthpartnerswnc.org To ensure access to care and improve health in Buncombe County

• Access to health care
• Obesity prevention
• Health equity
• Health care reform

The work of our coalition all focuses on collaborating, sharing information, helping various parts of the community work together more effectively.

1. Obesity network = connecting all local providers and non-profits working to prevent or reduce obesity through promoting healthy eating and increased physical activity
2. Coordinating health care providers and partners who make up the safety net system of care for the uninsured. Coordinate both a point-of-service level group (the folks who really run the clinics) and a leadership, visioning group that focuses on collaborative strategy to improve our system
3. Building awareness of health inequalities and encouraging action and advocacy
4. Informing our community about options for health care reform and advocacy opportunities.

Our Health Equity team seeks to raise awareness about the social determinants of health and to help community members and service providers understand how racism and poverty impact health. None to date Coordinator's Name: J. Nelson-Weaver
Title: Executive Director
Telephone Number: 828-250-5205
Fax Number: 828-250-6235
Email Address: j.nelson-weaver@healthpartnerswnc.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 1463, Asheville, NC 28802 Healthy Buncombe Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition
Buncombe County Government
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture)
NC Center for Health and Wellness (based in Asheville)
NC Center for Health and Aging (based in Asheville)

Burke County

2011 Burke County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Volume II: Environmental Data (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Healthy Burke The mission of the partnership is to routinely assess the halt of the community known as Burke County, to inform community residents about community health assets and community health problems as identified by the most recent Community Health Assessment and to mobilize community resources to combat community health problems.

• access to care
• chronic illness/injury prevention
• adolescent health

Coordinator's Name: Lisa Moore
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-439-4436
Fax Number: 828-439-4444
Email Address: lmoore@co.burke.nc.us
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 1266, Morganton, NC 28680-1266 www.co.burke.nc.us/

Cabarrus County

2008 Cabarrus County Community Health Assessment Healthy Cabarrus www.healthycabarrus.org "United through partnerships, we commit our time, talents, and financial resources to create a healthy community and a hopeful future for all."

• Access to Dental Care
• Access to Healthcare
• Teen Issues
• Childhood Obesity

• Oral Health for low income children
• Tobacco Issues for low income and minority teens
• Prostate Health for African American men

• 2008 -- Charles Blackmon Leadership Award for Eliminating Health Disparities - Healthy Cabarrus and the Cabarrus Health Alliance Prostate Cancer Screening and Outreach Program was recognized.
• 2008 - Mary Bobbitt-Cooke Healthy Carolinians Award for individual leadership in community health improvement and contributions to Healthy Carolinians was Awarded to our previous Executive Director, Gina Goff
• 2005 - William G. Anlyan Distinguished Partnership Award - demonstrated outstanding community participation and achievements in our first five years

Coordinator's Name: Barbara Sheppard
Title: Interim Executive Director
Telephone Number: 704-920-1249
Fax Number: 704-933-3345
Email Address: bksheppard@cabarrushealth.org
Mailing Address: 1307 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083 www.cabarrushealth.org
www.cabarruscounty.us

Caldwell County

2011 Caldwell County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 3 MB) Healthy Caldwellians N/A Caldwell citizens working together to improve the health and quality of life for all

• Substance abuse
• tobacco prevention
• oral health
• asthma
• cancer
• obesity
• fitness and nutrition

Teens, blue collar, low income, males, uninsured/underinsured Coordinator's Name: Angie Ashley
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-757-9020
Fax Number: 828-757-9491
Email Address: ccah@charter.net
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 575, 918 West Avenue, NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645 http://www.caldwellcountync.org/caldwell-county-nc-departments/health-department-2/

Camden County

2010 Camden County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle
(Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, Pasquotank counties) Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle is a community-based network of agencies and citizens dedicated to improving the quality of life through health and wellness.

• Chronic Disease
• Obesity

Know your Numbers Train the Trainer Albemarle We Can! Low-economic status, 65 and over, African Americans, Hispanics, children. Recertified Task Force-2007 Coordinator's Name: Ann Roach
Title: HCOTA Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-338-4440
Fax Number: 252-338-337-7906
Email Address: aroach@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 189 Elizabeth City, NC 27907 www.arhs-nc.org

Carteret County

2009 Cartert County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of Carteret County www.healthycarteret.org To promote community responsibility for good health.

• Access to Care
• Obesity
• Physical Inactivity
• Substance Abuse
• Mental Health

• Four Task Forces
• Eat Smart, Move More Coalition
• Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
• Access to Care Task Force
• Healthy Youth, Healthy Families initiative

Underinsured/uninsured Coordinator's Name: Anne Hardison
Title: Executive
Telephone Number: 252-808-5878
Email Address: Anne@ccsap.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 754, Morehead City, NC 28557
Physical Address: 203 E Terminal Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 www.healthycarteret.org/resources.php

Caswell County

2011 Caswell County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 13.4 MB) Caswell County Health Department www.cchd.caswellnc.us

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Lack of Opportunities/Facilities for Physical Activity
• Lack of Health Partnership

Caswell Trail System is being planned. The Health Dept is working with Senior Center to develop trails and community garden at the center and have developed an incentive-based physical activity program. One section of trail has already been constructed and the next phase will be constructed this fiscal year.

Health Dept is working with 4-H to implement "Mileage Club" in all 4th grade classrooms in the county. This program awards tokens/charms for miles walked. CHA Coordinator's Name: Jennifer A. Eastwood, MPH
Title: Public Health Educator II
Telephone Number: 336-694-4129
Fax Number: 336-694-7030
Email Address: jeastwood@caswellnc.us
Mailing Address: PO Box 1238, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov

Catawba County

2011 Catawba County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 8 MB) Catawba County Health Partners, Inc. www.catawbacountyhealthpartners.org Mission: Partners joining together to improve the health and well being of Catawba County residents by identifying and addressing health priorities and disparities through public awareness and education, community involvement, maximizing resources, and influencing public policy.

Vision: Partnering to enhance the quality of life for all people in Catawba County.

• Childhood Obesity
• Substance Abuse
• Prostate and Colorectal Cancer
• Access to Care

• Eat Smart Move More
• A.S.A.P. (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention) of Catawba County
• Cancer Task Force
• Medical Access of Catawba County

Coordinator's Name: Lindsey Smith
Title: Public Health Educator
Telephone Number: 828-695-5817
Fax Number: 828-695-5104
Email Address: LindseyS@catawbacountync.gov
Mailing Address: 3070 11th Avenue Drive, SE Hickory, NC 28602 www.catawbacountync.gov/phealth

Chatham County

2010 Chatham County Community Health Assessment Chatham County Public Health Department www.chathamnc.org/publichealth
www.chathampublichealth.com

• Alcohol and Other Drug Use
• Lack of Affordable Health Insurance
• Obesity
• Water Quality
• Unsafe Sex/Unintended Pregnancy
• Family Violence
• Affordable Health Care
• Recreation
• Diabetes

Healthy Chatham Task Forces- Diabetes, Obesity, Affordable Health Care www.chathamnc.org/healthychatham Infant mortality, diabetes, prostate cancer, root causes of health disparities in our organization as related to racism CHA Coordinator's Name: Dolly Huffman-Clayton
Title: Health Promotion Director
Telephone Number: 919-545-8517
Fax Number: 919-542-5521
Email Address: dolly.clayton@chathamnc.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 130, Pittsboro, NC 27312 www.chathamnc.org

Cherokee County

2008 Cherokee County Community Health Assessment Cherokee Co. Health Department www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=102

• Substance abuse
• Mental health
• Childhood Obesity

Substance abuse
1. Raise community awareness about drinking and driving.
2. Discourage intoxicated bar patrons from driving while impaired.
3. Offer restaurant staff accredited course in alcohol sales.
4. Discourage underage drinking by educating youth.
5. Enforce ordinance fining people who consume alcohol on Forest Service land (approximately 20 parks)

Mental health
1. Developed a Mental Health Issues Steering Committee in Cherokee County
2. Implement substance abuse counseling for male inmates in Cherokee County Detention Center.
3. Implement "Care Teams" at each school to screen and refer students with mental health needs.

Obesity
1. Implement Zone Health curriculum in elementary schools in Cherokee County
2. Implement Health Rocks- 12 week after school program for 4th and 5th graders
3. Measure students' BMI twice a year
4. Expand sidewalks at elementary school with high BMI levels

• Mental health: Children and low income
• Childhood obesity: low income children
• Substance abuse: Women age 25-34, Latinos age 25-34

Coordinator's Name: Amy Bartlett
Title: Assistant Health Director / Nursing Director
Telephone Number: 828-837-7486, ext. 538
Email address: amy.bartlett@cherokeecounty-nc.gov

Mailing Address:
Cherokee Co. Health Department
228 Hilton St.
Murphy, NC 28906

www.cherokeecounty-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=102

Chowan County

2010 Chowan County Community Health Assessment Three Rivers Healthy Carolinians N/A 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.

• Chronic Disease Management
• Child and Maternal Health
• Fitness and Wellness

Diabetes Education Day (March 2010);Bertie Health Fair (October 2010); Bertie Goes the Distance walking program (May-October 2009); Bertie Goes the Distance (February-July 2009); Child Safety Seat Training (Fall 2009) Body & Soul Program (2008-10); Project Track (2008-10); Running/Fitness Club (started January 2010); Project TRACK/Family Fitness Day (spring 2010); Safe Kids Day participating partner (April 2010); Week of the Child participating partner (spring 2010); participating partner in Complete Count Census Committee (spring 2010); Community Health Assessment 2010. Teen Pregnancy Prevention for teenagers in Bertie County; Healthy food preparation to prevent stroke and heart disease in the African-American population, and also for children; Diabetes education for the African-American population. Vera S. Robinson Longevity Award Coordinator's Name: Nancy Morgan
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-482-1199
Fax Number: 252-482-6020
Email Address: nmorgan@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: Chowan Life Center, 100 W. Freemason Circle, Edenton NC 27932 Bertie County
Chowan County
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
Edenton Chowan Chamber of Commerce
Town of Edenton
Albemarle Regional Health Services

Clay County

2008 Clay County Community Health Assessment Clay County Healthy Carolinians Partnership www.clayhdnc.us/healthFocus.html Partners Working Toward A Healthier Clay County

• Diabetes
• Fitness and Nutrition
• Tobacco

Move On Clay County Recertification in 2008 Coordinator's Name: Tanya Long, RN
Title: Nursing Supervisor
Telephone Number: 828-389-8052 ext. 28
Fax Number: 828-389-8533
Email Address: tanyalong@clayhdnc.us
Mailing Address: 1 Riverside Circle, Hayesville, NC 28904 www.clayconc.com/

Cleveland County

2011 Cleveland County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 7.1 MB) Alliance for Health in Cleveland County, Inc. www.clevelandcounty.com/public/health/alliance The Alliance for Health will collaboratively organize, operate and fund a unified system of preventive health initiatives to improve community health.

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Asthma
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Overweight/Obesity
• Diabetes

Step One Challenge (county-wide walking contest), Search Your Heart initiative in minority churches in collaboration with the American Heart Association, Eat Smart Move More Coalition as infrastructure for the ACHIEVE initiative, ACHIEVE grant with Cleveland County Family YMCA and Cleveland County Health Department, Air Quality Flag Program, Coach's Clipboard Program, on-site Farmers' Market Health disparities are addressed in all of our action areas in collaboration with the Minority Health Council of Cleveland County. The Minority Health Council is composed of community members drawn from the diverse population of Cleveland County. These individuals determine a focus for work annually and we work to provide programs around these focus areas. The 6th annual Minority Health Conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Cleveland Community College and the topic for this conference is "Let's Talk -- A Conversation about Teen Pregnancy in Cleveland County". The Alliance was recognized by the Cleveland County Business Development Corporation during Minority Enterprise Week as the Community Advocate Award Winner in 2007. The Alliance was also recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for its partnership in the Search Your Heart/Power to End Stroke/Go Red programs for 2008-2009. Coordinator's Name: Anne Short
Title: Executive Director
Telephone Number: 704-484-5112
Fax Number: 704-484-5135
Email Address: anne.short@clevelandcounty.com
Mailing Address: 315 East Grover Street, Shelby, NC 28150 www.clevelandcounty.com
www.clevelandcounty.com/public/health
www.clevelandchamber.org
www.clevelandcountyschools.org

Columbus County

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 1-50)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 51-100)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 101-152)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 153-183)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 184-196)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 197-243)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 244-307)

2008 Columbus County Community Health Assessment (Pages 308-319) Columbus County Healthy Carolinians Task Force www.dropaton.org
www.takethelake.org To coordinate and facilitate the "process" of "connecting" county-wide health initiatives I an effort to "build the capacity" by pooling resources, eliminating duplication and ultimately creating an environment that supports "total health"

• Overweight and Obesity thus decreasing heart disease, cancer and diabetes rates.
• Substance Abuse
• Health Promotion and Prevention

• Promotion of newly developed easily accessible walking trails for all Columbus County Citizens
• Indoor walking trail at Whiteville Recreational Center
• Promotion of the utilization of exercise equipment by Senior Citizens at seven location throughout the County
• Kicking off our first annual event of "Take the Lake" where participants with sign for one or all events: Swim across Lake Waccamaw, Walk, jog, run around Lake Waccamaw, Bicycle around Lake Waccamaw, or paddle around Lake Waccamaw……more on this yearly event at www.takethelake.org
• Leadership training and development through "Discover Columbus"
• Infant mortality prevention through "WELLBIRTH' classes emphasizing prenatal education and promoting the importance of breast feeding.
• Child education of the importance of good nutrition; visiting the local Farmer's market and receiving a healthy snack, Middle school growing certain vegetables in greenhouse, increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetable by the children and families of those that visited the Farmer's Market, and involving children in K-5 grades to participate in a poster contest promoting the Columbus County Farmer's market, with the winner receiving a $50.00 gift voucher to use at the market, as well as their poster being utilized as the promotional logo for the year.
• Columbus County is fortunate to have one of the first 21st century Farmer's Markets mean it can accept WIC vouchers, Senior vouchers, EBT card, and even credit cards. The market also has a website that you can go to an sign up to receive update on upcoming events and the produce that will be available on certain dates.
• The Columbus County Framers market will be equipped with a state of the art refrigerating system and a kitchen for healthy eating classes, learning to can fresh fruits and vegetables and classes on how to make relish etc…
• Funding to provide and promoting healthy snacks for after school programs.
• Working on details for an annual event "12 Flight Stair Climb" for our Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, Police Departments and Sheriff's Departments personnel to offer and event that will encourage them to focus on staying physically fit and to test their endurance in the event of and ememgency.

• Overweight and Obesity thus decreasing heart disease, cancer and diabetes rates.
• Substance Abuse
• Health Promotion and Prevention

Three teams were formed at the Strategic Planning Meeting held on May 1, 2009 and each team along with the Director is working on the action plan to address this concern for fiscal years 2009-2012.

• Thad B. Webster 1997
• William G. Anyan Award: 10/13/1998 for exemplary commitment and performance
• First Place: Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust: Project Idea Poster 06/22/01
• 2005 NC Prevention Award for Coalition Excellence: 06,15,2005
• A Champion of change in NC Medicine: Award of Excellence for Columbus County Drops a Ton: 03/30/06. Visit www.dropaton.org.

Coordinator's Name: Beth Brown RN,BSN, MSHA
Title: Community Outreach Coordinator & Healthy Carolinians Director
Telephone Number: 910-641-3673
Fax Number: 910-641-8317
Email Address: bbrown@crhealthcare.org
Mailing Address: 500 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, N.C. 28472 www.columbusco.org

Craven County

2011 Craven County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1.2 MB) Healthy Carolinians of Craven & Pamlico County

• Access to Healthcare
• Obesity
• Substance Abuse (Youth)

Smile Mobile: a full-service, portable dentist office visits schools in Jones, Craven & Pamlico County. The Smile Mobile is putting more emphasis on expectant mothers.

Girls on the Run: is a successful, nationwide, after-school program for pre-teen girls. It's a risk-prevention program designed to reach girls early & develop their self-confidence before they face the pressures of their teen years. The mission is "to educate & prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living".

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program: Assist people in understanding their disease. The program teaches about the disease and how one can manage the disease by controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining a healthy life style.

Reconnecting Youth: Reconnecting Youth (RY) is a proven, award-winning program that helps high-risk youth achieve in school and decrease drug use, anger, depression, and suicidal behavior. Designed for students aged 14-18, RY is a high school-based curriculum that uses small group skills training to enhance personal competencies and social support resources Diabetes Coordinator's Name: JoAnn Gottsleben
Telephone Number: 252-626-6081
Fax Number: 866-746-7640
Email Address: Jogoes222@aol.com
Mailing Address: Craven County Health Department, Post Office Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28560 www.co.pamlico.nc.us

Cumberland County

2010 Cumberland County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 5 MB) Cumberland County Health Department Co.cumberland.nc.us/health/default.aspx

• Heart Disease
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Teen-age Pregnancy Prevention
• HIV/AIDS

The Health Promotion program worked with faith communities to establish healthy eating and physical activity policies within ten African-American Churches.

Funding was acquired to implement SISTA (Sisters Informing Sisters About topics on AIDS) a group-level intervention to prevent and reduce HIV infection among African —American women in two local communities.

Women's preventative health clinic launched a male health initiative titled "Man Up". Man Up is a social marketing campaign targeting males 15 — 24 years of age to increase their accessibility to reproductive health services at the health department.

The Health Department partnered with the Cumberland County HIV task force to promote a billboard campaign promoting HIV testing. Ten billboards were rotated throughout the county. Diabetes and African Americans, HIV/AIDS and the minority population. CHA Coordinator's Name: Barbara Carraway
Title: Health Education Supervisor
Telephone Number: 910-433-3893
Fax Number: 910-321-7136
Email Address: bcarraway@co.cumberland.nc.us
Mailing Address: Cumberland County Health Department, 227 Fountainhead Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28301 co.cumberland.nc.us

Currituck County

2010 Currituck County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle Pasquotank, Perquimans, Camden, & Currituck Counties Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle is a community-based network of agencies and citizens dedicated to improving the quality of life through health and wellness.

• Chronic Disease
• Obesity

• Know your Numbers
• Train the Trainer
• Albemarle We Can!

Low-economic status, 65 and over, African Americans, Hispanics, children. Coordinator's Name: Ann Roach
Title: HCOTA Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-338-4440
Fax Number: 252-338-337-7906
Email Address: aroach@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 189 Elizabeth City, NC 27907 www.arhs-nc.org

Dare County

2010 Dare County Community Health Assessment Volume 1:Demographic, Socioeconomic and Health Data, Community Survey, Stakeholder Interviews, Issues Prioritization (PDF, 1.8 MB)

2010 Dare County Community Health Assessment Volume 2: Environmental Data (PDF, 751 KB)

Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks is a Partnership working towards a Healthier Dare County.

• Cancer
• Heart Disease and Stroke
• Obesity Prevention
• Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
• Access to Health Care

• Breast Cancer Awareness Events
• Child Abuse Community Awareness Project
• Dare Unplugged Week
• Dental Access Event with Mission of Mercury

• Under Insured
• uninsured
• minorities
• residents of rural areas

Coordinator's Name: Laura Willingham
Title: DCDPH Health Education Supervisor
Telephone Number: 252-475-5079
Fax Number: 252-473-1141
Email Address: lauraw@darenc.com
Mailing Address: 109 Exeter St., Manteo NC 27954 www.darenc.com

Davidson County

2009 Davidson County Community Health Assessment Davidson Health Alliance to assist Davidson County residents with the ability to make informed lifestyle choices, eliminate health risks, and obtain access to care.

• Access to Care
• Asthma
• Health Promotion
• Mental Health

Uninsured; low-income; rural; African-American Coordinator's Name: Jen Hames
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-242-2354
Fax Number: 336-242-2485
Email Address: Jen.Hames@DavidsonCountyNC.gov
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 439, Lexington, NC 27293 www.co.davidson.nc.us

Davie County

2011 Davie County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Davie County Appendix A: Resource Guide (PDF, 58 KB) Healthy Carolinians of Davie County to foster partnerships amo9ng agencies and community members for the purpose of increasing the quality of life for Davie County residents through education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

• suicide
• nutrition
• mental health
• cancer

• Senior care and support
• uninsured
• smoking while pregnant
• infant mortality
• Alzheimer's
• childhood obesity
• lung cancer
• minority heart disease

Coordinator's Name: Brandi Patti
Title: Health Educator
Telephone Number: 336-753-6776
Email Address: brandi.patti@co.davie.nc.us
Address: Davie County Health Dept, 210 Hospital Street, Mocksville, NC 27028 Davie County Health Department

Duplin County

2008 Duplin County Community Health Assessment Duplin Partners for Health Working together to improve the quality of life and health in Duplin County.

• High Risk Adolescents
• Disparities
• Physical Activity
• Obesity
• Chronic Disease

• FIT Community Walking trail
• El Centro Latino de Duplin

• Access to health care by the uninsured population focusing on Latinos and African Americans.
• Assisting communities to provide physical fitness activities in a rural area.

Coordinator's Name: Rhonda Ferrell
Title: Director DPH
Telephone Number: 910-296-2130
Fax Number: 910-296-2139
Email Address: rhondab@duplincountync.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 948, Kenansville, NC 29349 www.duplincountync.com

Durham County

2011 Durham County Community Health Assessment:

• Acknowledgements and Executive Summary (PDF, 216 KB)
• Introduction (PDF, 92 KB)
• Chapter 1: Data Collection (PDF, 209 KB)
• Chapter 2: Community Priorities (PDF, 257 KB)
• Chapter 3: Community Profile (PDF, 815 KB)
• Chapter 4: Determinants of Health (PDF, 1.7 MB)
• Chapter 5: Health Promotion (PDF, 1 MB)
• Chapter 6: Chronic Disease (PDF, 964 KB)
• Chapter 7: Reproductive Health (PDF, 382 KB)
• Chapter 8: Communicable Diseases (PDF, 582 KB)
• Chapter 9: Injury and Violence (PDF, 1 MB)
• Chapter 10: Oral Health (PDF, 225 KB)
• Chapter 11: Environmental Health (PDF, 446 KB)
• Chapter 12: Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PDF, 173 KB)
• Appendices (PDF, 405 KB)
• Appendix G (PDF, 495 KB)

Partnership for a Healthy Durham www.healthydurham.org The Partnership for a Healthy Durham is dedicated to collaboratively improve the quality of life of the community.

• Access to Healthcare
• Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
• HIV / STD Prevention and Treatment
• Infant Mortality Prevention
• Injury Prevention
• Mental Healthcare
• Obesity and Chronic Illness Prevention
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

• Cover the Uninsured Forum
• Project Access Durham County
• Monthly article in the Herald-Sun newspaper
• Durham Eating Smart Moving More brochure/map
• Medical Options brochure for uninsured and under-insured
• Annual World AIDS Day event
• Annual Recovery Celebration event
• Additional sampling for YRBS in Durham Public School

• Racial
• Economic
• Access to care

Certified Healthy Carolinians Partnership for ??? years Coordinator's Name: Mel Downey-Piper
Title: Partnership for a Healthy Durham Coordinator
Telephone Number: 919-560-7833
Fax Number: 919-560-7772
Email Address: mpiper@durhamcountync.gov
Mailing Address: Durham County Health Department, Health Education Division, 414 East Main Street, Durham NC 27701 www.durhamnc.gov/rba
http://www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/phth/
http://www.durham-nc.com/
http://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/

Edgecombe County

2010 Edgecombe County Community Health Assessment Edgecombe County Health Department www.edgecombecountync.gov/health/health.aspx

• Teen Pregnancy
• Lack of Affordable Health Care
• HIV/STD
• Overweight

Waive fees for low-income children through Parks & Rec; ESMM Training to local churches; physical activity policy enforcement; Be Active Kids; increase # of uninsured receiving annuals through Family Planning waiver; pregnancy prevention education for teens through churches, schools Low-income children, teens, minority populations, uninsured citizens CHA Coordinator's Name: Michelle Etheridge
Title: Health Education Supervisor
Telephone Number: 252-641-7526
Fax Number: 252-641-7850
Email Address: michelle.etheridge@co.edgecombe.nc.us
Mailing Address: 2909 Main Street, Tarboro, NC 27886 http://edgecombecountync.gov/

Forsyth County

2007 Forsyth County Community Health Assessment Forsyth County Healthy Community Coalition www.healthycommunity.ws The mission of the Forsyth County Healthy Community Coalition is to create, build, and sustain efforts that improve the quality of life of the residents of Forsyth County.

• Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) raises awareness of racial & ethnic disparities and the social determinants that impact health
• Domestic Violence Coordinating Council continues to keep the community abreast of resources available for domestic violence
• Environmental Health Team focuses on illegal dumping & childhood LEAD poisoning prevention
• Lifestyles/Behaviors Team/BeHealthy Coalition focuses on school nutrition areas and food access in various zip code areas
• Reproductive Health Team/Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition works with medical providers to increase the use of 17P to prevent repeat preterm births — a policy level intervention
• The Homelessness/Mental Health Committee raises awareness in the community about resources for the homeless and mentally ill

The Healthy Community Coalition through its Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) has promoted awareness about health disparities using community viewings of the DVD series Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Currently 2501 persons have watched segments of the award winning PBS documentary series since January 2008.

• Prevention of childhood LEAD poisoning using a new Board of Health Rule to lower acceptable limits of childhood blood levels, impacting more children living in poverty
• Illegal Dumping

Spotlighted in both the Northwest AHEC and the Western NC Healthy Carolinians and Health Education newsletters Coordinator's Name: LaShun Huntley
Title: Coalition Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-703-3175
Fax Number: 336-727-8034
Email Address: huntlela@forsyth.cc
Mailing Address: PO Box 686 Winston-Salem, NC 27102-0686 www.forsyth.cc
www.healthycommunity.ws
www.helpourbabies.org

Franklin County

2011 Franklin County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 3.73 MB)
Franklin County Health Department www.co.franklin.nc.us/docs/Health/index.html The Franklin County Health Department promotes healthy lifestyles and disease prevention activities in order to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Franklin County. Overweight & Obesity

• Physical Activity
• Nutrition

Youth Health

• Physical Activity
• Nutrition
• Asthma

Access to Care

• Underinsured, Uninsured & Indigent Populations

Chronic Diseases

• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Arthritis

Coordinator's Name: Elizabeth McAllister
Title: Health Educator
Telephone Number: 919-496-2533 ext. 2372
Email Address: emcallister@franklincountync.us
Mailing Address: 107 Industrial Drive, Louisburg, NC 27549 www.co.franklin.nc.us/

Gaston County

2008 Gaston County Community Health Assessment Gaston Community Healthcare Commission www.gastonhealthcare.info HC Partnership Mission Statement: The purpose of the Gaston Community Healthcare Commission is to develop a workable community-wide agenda to improve health status via a collaborative problem-solving network of organizations and people involved in health care access, funding, distribution of resources and allocation of those resources.

• Obesity, including unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity
• Cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure
• Teenage pregnancy, including HIV/STDs and peer pressure to be sexually active
• Mental Health problems, including alcohol and drug abuse, depression, and suicide and the lack of access to mental health services for diagnosing and treating these conditions
• Cancer, including screening, diagnosing, and treating cancer among uninsured county residents

The GCHC currently has seven Project Groups, one special initiative (Health at Home) and is a community partner in a community case management program (HealthNet Gaston) that is focused on the uninsured population of Gaston County. Uninsured population, Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for the African-American and Latino communities.

• 2001 William G. Anlyan Award
• 2005 NC Association of Local Health Directors Public Health Partner Award

Coordinator's Name: Coordinator's Name: Donna Lockett
Title: Executive Director
Telephone Number:704-867-9869
Fax Number:704-854-4197
Email Address: dlockett@gastontogether.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 817, Gastonia, NC 28054 www.gastonhealthcare.info
www.gastonchamber.com

Gates County

2010 Gates County Community Health Assessment Gates Partners for Health A network of agencies and citizens dedicated to improving the health and quality of life with people of all ages.

• Chronic Diseases
• Obesity
• Injury Prevention
• Access to Health Care

Gates County Walking Club; Holy Soles Walking Challenge; Energized Educators = Accelerated Achievement Walking Challenge; Diabetes & Nutrition Program(4 hour workshop for African-American Churches); Buckle Up Program; Cancer Support Group; Annual Family Fun & Fitness Day for County Access to health care/ applying for federal grant to establish community health center Coordinator's Name: Esther Lassiter
Title: GP4H Director
Telephone Number: 252-357-1380
Fax Number: 252-357-2251
Email Address: elassiter@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: ARHS - Gates County Health Dept., 29 Medical Center Road, Gates, NC 27937 www.gatescounty.govoffice2.com

Graham County

2008 Graham County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of Graham County Healthy Carolinians of Graham County's mission is to improve the quality of life by promoting the value of healthy lifestyles among community members in Graham County.

• Chronic Disease/Obesity (Family Fitness)
• Access to Care

Family Fitness
1. Assess prevalence of obesity among school students and workers in Graham County and refer obese students for nutritional counseling.
2. Built a walking trail with exercise stations at the middle and high school campus.
3. Initiated campaign in schools with monthly family challenges for fitness and nutrition activities (e.g. limit TV time, don't drink sodas).
4. Offer students weekly after-school karate classes.
5. Offer three-month "Biggest Loser's Club" for school staff at least twice per year.
6. Establish a diabetes education and support program in Graham County.

Access to care
1. Complete comprehensive assessment of resources and needs in county as a continuation of data collected in Community Health Assessment.
2. Ensure continuation of services at Robbinsville School Based Health Center despite lack of state funding this year.
3. Increase access to Graham County Transportation services.
4. Recruit providers to Tallulah Health Center.

• Access to Health Care: Uninsured, low-income
• Obesity: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, low-income

Coordinator's Name: Kristen Shuler, RN, BSN, x2614
Coordinator's Name: Shawn Turpin, RN
Telephone Number: 828-479-7900
Email Address: kristen.shuler@graham.nc.gov
Email Address: shawn.turpin@graham.nc.gov
Mailing Address: Graham Co Health Department, 21 South Main St., Robbinsville, NC 28771 http://www.grahamcountytravel.com
http://www.grahamcounty.org
http://www.grahamchamber.com

Granville County

2007 Granville County Community Health Assessment "LiveWell Granville: A Healthy Carolinians Partnership"

• To Understand Community Health Needs
• To Link People & Partners to Resources
• To Improve Services to the Underserved

To provide the leadership, support, services and service accessibility needed so that all citizens can choose to live healthier, happier lives.

• Chronic Disease
• Youth Issues/Dropout Prevention

The LiveWell Granville Health Promotion Workgroup created a Greenway Master Plan (2006) for the County and constructed the first ½ mile of greenway in the county (2007). Work is underway to develop ordinances and other strategies to further implement the plan and thereby encourage residents to Move More.

The Youth Issues Workgroup purchased books (English & Spanish languages) for a summer reading bookmobile and 67 hours of tutoring through a summer reading program offered through the Oxford Housing Authority (2008). To promote academic excellence, the Youth Issues Workgroup started a ‘B' Average Initiative which challenges students (3rd through 12th grade) served by the Oxford Housing Authority to earn good grades, and rewards them with prizes (gift cards, pizza party, etc…) for their academic effort.

As part of an Eat Smart Move More Community Grant, the Health Promotion Workgroup joined forces with Vance County partners to fund mini grants to promote policy and environmental change that supports healthy lifestyles. The Granville County grantees were Oxford Park & Recreation serving the county, Grassy Creek Baptist Church serving African-Americans, Christian Faith Center serving African-Americans, R.J. Blackley Drug & Alcoholic Treatment Center, Central Regional (Psychiatric) Hospital serving employees and patients. The Youth Issues workgroup is focusing on dropout prevention which currently impacts African-American male and female students, Hispanic students and generally limited-resources audiences. The B Average Initiative at the Oxford Housing Authority is primarily reaching low-income African Americans. The Health Promotion Workgroup (which has merged with Vance County's to form "Vance-Granville WoW! - Working on Wellness") chose not limit its focus because chronic disease affects all citizens. However, through the mini-grant program 2 grantees are African American churches and 2 are work sites, of which one is staffed primarily by African American females and while the staff of the other represents no particular demographic, the project also serves the patients who are mentally ill. 2005 Sparkle Project Award from Wellness/Prevention Section of NCPHA to Granville Vance District Health Department/ Health Promotion Workgroup (LWG) for Granville County Greenway Master Plan. Coordinator's Name: Jin Treacy
Title: LiveWell Granville Coordinator
Telephone Number: 919-693-2141
Fax Number: 919-693-8517
Email Address: LiveWellGranville@gmail.com
Mailing Address: GVDHD P.O. Box 367, Oxford, NC 27565 Granville County Web Site
Chamber of Commerce
Granville County School System
Granville Health System
City of Creedmoor
City of Oxford
Community Efforts (2007 Community Health Assessment)
Granville County Library System
Oxford Parks & Recreation

Greene County

2006 Greene County Community Health Assessment Healthy Greene Healthy Greene is a community partnership dedicated to promoting wellness and improving the health and quality of life for all Greene County residents.

• Chronic Disease
• Health Promotion
• Injury

Fruit, Vegetable & Herb container gardens at a local child care center, kayak rentals, car seat check-up events, heart disease & stroke prevention programs, cholesterol, glucose & blood pressure screenings, asthma awareness, tae kwon do classes for children who are overweight or at-risk for overweight Heart Disease & Stroke - minorities; Health Promotion - children; Injury - children under the age of 14 Coordinator's Name: Nikki Jones
Title: Health Educator II
Telephone Number: 252-747-8183
Fax Number: 252-747-4040
Email Address: njones@co.greene.nc.us
Mailing Address: 227 Kingold Boulevard, Suite B, Snow Hill, NC 28580 www.co.greene.nc.us

Guilford County

2009 Community Health Assessment Process
2009 Community Health Assessment
Community Health Assessment Phase I
Community Health Assessment Phase II
Community Health Assessment Phase III Guilford County Healthy Carolinians www.co.guilford.nc.us/publichealth/divisions/?page_id=4 The mission of Guilford County Healthy Carolinians is to:

• Assure scientific data collection and assessment,
• Identify and prioritize health issues and
• Collaboratively plan to improve our community's health.

• Chronic Disease
• Communicable Disease
• Access to Care
• Health Promotion
• Cultural Competence

Community Health Assessment:

• Collaborated with the Health Department and other partners to lead the Community Health Assessment in 2000, 2005, and 2009.
• Annually participated in the Behavior Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, a telephone survey administered by the State Center for Health Statistics that monitors modifiable risk behaviors and other influences on the health of adults (2001-2005).
• Implemented and summarized results from the Guilford County Youth Risk Behavior Survey with the Guilford County Schools (2003 and 2009).

Community Health Improvement:

• Helped form and supports the ongoing work of SAFE Guilford, the SAFE Kids, Safe Communities injury prevention coalition (2001-2006).
• Co-hosted the 2nd Community Health Forum that led to the formation of the Substance Abuse Coalition (2002).
• Participated in the planning, development and implementation of a Community Care Network to coordinate care for Guilford County's underserved residents (2005-2006).
• Supporting the development and implementation of an interim volunteer program and a permanent dental program through the Guilford Dental Access Coalition (2004-2006)

Advocacy:

• Organizing and co-hosting Adolescent Health Advocacy Day targeting elected and appointed officials (2004, 2005, and 2006)
• Assisting the Guilford Center with Community Meetings to encourage input in Mental Health Reform (2002)

• Collaborated with the Guilford County Department of Public Health's Health Disparities Action Team to review and synthesize county level data to highlight racial disparities that exist in Guilford County.
• The Action Team produced the report Eliminating Health Disparities in Guilford County, which summarized the findings and provides recommendations on how our community can proactively address health disparities.

• Received Healthy Carolinians certification in 1997.
• Received Healthy Carolinians recertification in 2000, 2003, and 2008.
• Received the William G. Anlyan Award for distinguished Healthy Carolinians Partnerships in 2003, which recognized our exemplary commitment and performance to work on a common vision with diverse partnerships developing innovative projects that improve health outcomes.

Coordinator's Name: Mark H. Smith, Ph.D.
Title: Epidemiologist
Telephone Number: 336-641-6844
Fax Number: 336-641-6971
Email Address: msmith@co.guilford.nc.us
Mailing Address: Guilford County Department of Public Health, 1203 Maple Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 Coordinator's Name: Laura Mrosla, MPH, MSW
Title: Community Health Educator
Telephone Number: 336-641-6113
Fax Number: 336-641-6971
Email Address: lmrosla@co.guilford.nc.us
Mailing Address: Guilford County Department of Public Health, 1203 Maple Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 Guilford County, NC main website
Guilford County Department of Public Health main website
Guilford County Department of Public Health's Health Surveillance and Analysis Unit
Guilford County Environmental Health

Halifax County

2010 Halifax County Community Health Assessment Healthy Halifax Partners www.halifaxnc.com We of the Healthy Halifax Partners Task Force are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our citizens by addressing health and safety issues at the community level.

• Teen Pregnancy and Infant Mortality
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Blood Pressure
• Substance Abuse

• Healthy Halifax Partners was awarded $4,000 (additional to the original $12,048) to provide joint board training across three county Healthy Carolinians partnerships.
• Healthy Halifax Partners received a Kate B. Reynolds grant for $30,000-- $1,000 each for three consecutive years.
• Healthy Halifax Partners implemented five action plans.
• Health Educator/ Healthy Carolinians Contact with Halifax County Health Department is partnering with Weldon City Schools to implement ASPIRE program utilizing '"Choosing the Best'" abstinence based curriculum over the next years.
• Teachers were trained in Food for Thought, printed curriculum distributed for schools. Trained participants plan to train additional teachers in private schools.
• Energizer Curriculum and Took Kits were disturbed and Recess Kits were distributed within elementary schools.
• Partnered with Rural Health Group to provide a Lay Health Advisor training focusing on Diabetes and Cancer, graduating sixteen.
• Substance Abuse committee partners with local law enforcement to host annual National Night Out Event.
• Monthly Diabetes Support Groups are held in Jackson, Scotland Neck, Littleton and Enfield with approximately fifty participants.
• Weight Management classes were held in Scotland Neck and Roanoke Rapids.
• Awarded '"Eat Smart Move More'" grant.
• Received the Office of Minority Health Grant to reduce health disparities.
  • Health Department clinic van was wrapped with the message, '"Save a Life, Buckle Up'".

Overweight and Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Teen Pregnancy including STD education and HIV/AIDS Healthy Halifax Partners was recertified in 2008 as a single county partnership. Health Educator and Nutritionist received Special Achievement Award in December 2008 for completion of walking trail and exercise program for county employees. Coordinator's Name: Laura Ellis
Title: Health Educator
Telephone Number: 252-583-5021 ext 256
Fax Number: 252-583-2975
Email Address: ellisl@halifaxnc.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 10, 19 North Dobbs Street Halifax NC 27839 www.rvchamber.com
www.visithalifax.com
http://rrcitytheatre.com/
www.halifaxdevelopment.com
www.halifaxnc.com

Harnett County

2010 Harnett County Community Health Assessment
Harnett County - Environment Assessment Report Healthy Harnett http://www.harnett.org/health/healthy-harnett-.asp The mission of the Harnett County Department of Public Health Department is to prevent illness, diseases, and injuries, promote healthy lifestyles, and keep the environment clean, healthy and safe.

• Medicine Safety programs at senior centers
• Promoting healthy snack choices for children at ballparks
• Faithful Families which works with faith communities to provide families with skills needed to eat healthier foods and encourages being physically active
• SISTA Project which provides educational sessions to reduce the risk behaviors related to HIV/AIDS.

Coordinator's Name: Miriam McLaughlin
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-893-7550
Fax Number: 910-814-4060
Email Address: mmclaughlin@harnett.org
Mailing Address: 307 W Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington, NC 27546 http://www.harnett.org

Haywood County

2008 Haywood County Community Health Assessment
2008 Haywood County Community Health Assessment Appendices Healthy Haywood www.healthyhaywood.org Dedicated to improving the overall health of Haywood County citizens.

• Healthy Living
• Substance Abuse
• Mental Health

• Fitness Challenge
• Inspiration of the Month
• Healthy Tip of the Month
• Fitness Finder
• Family Fun Day
• Power of Pink – Race to raise money for mammograms in Haywood County
• Healthy Living Summer Camp
• Merchant Education regarding alcohol and tobacco sales
• Teens Against Tobacco Use
• Teens Against Booze Under 21

• Economically disadvantaged
• Minority populations
• Populations without access to care

• Received the 2006 North Carolina County Commissioners Outstanding County Program Award for innovative and effective programs and services through the Haywood County Fitness Challenge.
• Received the 2006 Golden Project award from the Wellness and Prevention Section of the North Carolina Public Health Association for the Haywood County Fitness Challenge program.

Coordinator's Name: Steffie Duginske
Title: Healthy Haywood Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-452-6675 ext 2272
Fax Number: 828-452-6730
Email Address: sduginske@haywoodnc.net
Mailing Address: 2177 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 www.healthyhaywood.org
www.haywoodnc.net

Henderson County

2011 Henderson County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1.15 MB) Partnership For Health, Inc. www.p-f-h.org To achieve a healthier Henderson County through community collaboration.

• tobacco prevention
• cultural competency
• emergency services for the elderly and special needs population
• obesity
• mental health

Currently working on obesity through the Childhood Obesity Prevention Demonstration Project and youth tobacco prevention through our Tobacco Free For Life program. Focus groups meet on the other priority areas. Economic through our obesity project – offering free services for weight management. Cultural competency – looking for was to enable the medical community to offer cultural competent care. Title: Executive Director
Telephone Number: 828-698-4600
Fax Number: 828-698-4600
Email Address: director@p-f-h.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 2742, Hendersonville, NC 28793 Park Ridge Health
Pardee Hospital
HC Dept. of Public Health
Henderson County Government
City of Hendersonville
United Way of Henderson County
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Henderson County Public Schools
Henderson County Chamber of Commerce
Hendersonville Times-News

Hertford County

2007 Hertford County Community Health Assessment
2007 Hertford County Community Health Assessment Appendices Hertford Partners for Health (A Healthy Carolinians Partnership) http://www.hertfordpublichealth.com "...a vision of health and safety for communities beyond the year 2000"

• Nutrition & Obesity
• Cancer
• HIV/STDs
• Teen Pregnancy

• Cancer
• HIV
• Obesity
• Teen Pregnancy
• Heart Disease and Stroke

Coordinator's Name: Nikki Moore
Role: Health Education
Mailing Address:
Hertford County Public Health Authority
PO Box 246
801 N. King Street
Winton, NC 27986
Phone: 252.358.7833
Fax: 252.358.7869
email

http://www.hertfordpublichealth.com

Hoke County

2011 Hoke County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 383 KB) Healthy Hoke Task Force The purpose of the Healthy Hoke Task Force is to establish an on-going, broad-based community partnership, intent upon addressing urgent healthy and safety issues, thus improving the quality of life for the people of Hoke County.

• Chronic Disease-Diabetes and Heart Disease
• Adolescent Health-Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Obesity
• STD's

• Baby Think It Over Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program
• Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less Program
• Healthy Eating and Walking Program Initiatives with the Faith Community
• Annual Diabetes Health Fair held in November in recognition of National Diabetes Month
• Annual Holiday Dessert Workshop held in November
• Annual Hoke 5K All American Trail Race and Family Fun Walk held in the Spring
• Annual Men's Health Fair held in June
• Annual World AID's Day Initiatives

• Chronic Disease-Diabetes and Heart Disease for the Adult Population
• Obesity for both the Childhood-Youth and Adult Populations
• Adolescent Health-Teen Pregnancy and STD Prevention

• 2009-2013 Certificate of Recertification-(Second)
• 2005-2009 Certificate of Recertification-(First)
• 2002-2004 Initial Certification
• 2002 Thad B. Webster Community of Excellence Award

Coordinator's Name : Ulva Little
Title: Health Educator/Healthy Hoke Task Force Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-875-3717 ext. 2106
Fax Number: 910-875-1715
Email Address: ulittle@hokehealth.org
Mailing Address: 683 East Palmer Road, Raeford, North Carolina 28376

Coordinator's Name : Cornelia Murchison
Title: Health Educator/Healthy Hoke Task Force Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-875-3717 ext. 2104
Fax Number: 910-875-1715
Email Address: cmurchison@hokehealth.org
Mailing Address: 683 East Palmer Road, Raeford, North Carolina 28376 www.hokecounty.org

Hyde County

2011 Hyde County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 5 MB)

• Diabetes, chronic diseases, and overweight population
• Recreational facilities and activities
• Access to medical and dental care/medically uninsured residents

Walking trail: Phase 1 complete (gravel paved); currently constructing Phase 2 (track widening, asphalt paved, installation of lighting) Currently working on Access to Dental Care Coordinator's Name: Laura Poole, RN
Title: Child Health Nurse, Health Promotion Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-926-4389
Fax Number: 252-926-3702
Email Address: lpoole@hydeheatlh.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 100, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 www.hydehealth.com
www.hydecountync.gov
www.mattamuskeetlodge.com
www.ocracokevillage.com
www.hydecountychamber.org

Iredell County

2011 Iredell County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 3.3 MB) Iredell County Healthy Carolinians http://www.co.iredell.nc.us/Departments/Health/ Citizens of Iredell County working together emphasizing preventive health practices to improve the quality of life and health status of all individuals.

• Prostate and Colon Cancer death reduction
• Childhood and Adult Obesity
• Access to Mental Health Care Services
• Reduction of teen pregnancies

• Male Peer Educator Prostate Cancer Program
• Youth Whole Wellness Fair

• Reducing prostate cancer death in African American men
• Teen Pregnancy reduction in minority females

Charles Blackmon Leadership Award for the elimination of Health Disparities 2006; North Carolina Public Health, Wellness and Prevention's Section Sparkle Award 2006 Coordinator's Name: Amanda Peters
Title: Health Promotion/Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 704-878-5337
Fax Number: 704-832-2396
Email Address: apeters@co.iredell.nc.us
Mailing Address: Iredell County Health Department, 318 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625 www.co.iredell.nc.us

Jackson County

2011 Jackson County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 2 MB) Healthy Carolinians of Jackson County (formerly Community Health Link) http://health.jacksonnc.org/ Healthy Carolinians of Jackson County, a community-based, advocacy group of volunteer agencies and individual community members, is working to improve the quality of health for all residents of Jackson County through improved health services, increased, efficient utilization of health resources, and community empowerment.

• Chronic disease/ Obesity
• Older Adult Health/ Senior services

Obesity

• Promote school based walking through Walking the World (WOW) program.
• Conduct fifteen week weight loss/maintenance program through local organizations.
• Conduct County Employee Wellness Program

Senior Services

• Research indicators of healthy aging, select one to use as our measure and collect data necessary to establish a base line.
• Teach 6-week Chronic Disease Self Management classes.
• Teach Matter of Balance class.
• Offer Great Life Series of classes. This is a series of fun classes mixing things like dinner and theater with healthy aging individual session. Seniors will hear about this series through a brochure.
• Convene monthly Community Health Improvement Commission meetings. To facilitate information exchange between providers of aging services.

• Aging: 55+: ethnic minority, women, low income.
• Obesity: children aged 6-12.

Coordinator's Name: Anna Lippard
Title: Healthy Carolinians and Health Promotion Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-587-8288
Fax Number: 828-631-2634
Email Address: annalippard@jacksonnc.org
Mailing Address: Jackson Co Health Department, 538 Scotts Creek Road, Suite 227, Sylva, NC 28779 www.jacksonnc.org/
www.mountainlovers.com
www.jcps.k12.nc.us/

Johnston County

2010 Johnston County Community Health Assessment Living Well Partnership of Johnston County www.johnstonnc.com (select Health Department) To serve as a multidisciplinary partnership which enhances community well being by assessing, planning, promoting, implementing and evaluating programs to improve the health status of the residents of Johnston County. Acess to care, diabetes, obesity, tobacco prevention

• Annual tobacco awareness week
• "I Quit Tree"
• Annual 5k "Walk Thu History"
• Community Diabetes Education & School Preventive Plan
• "Project Access" for the uninsured

Diabetes Education for the uninsured, health care for the uninsured & improved physical activity & nutrition for families.

• Initial state certification in October 2005
• Recertification in October 2008 until October 2012

Coordinator's Name: Cynthia Toudle
Title: Health Education Supervisor/CHES
Telephone Number: (919) 989-5200
Fax Number: (919) 989-5208
Email Address: cynthia.toudle@johnstonnc.com
Mailing Address: 517 North Bright Leaf Boulevard, Smithfield, NC 27577 Johnston County Web Site

Jones County

2010 Jones County Community Health Assessment Jones County Healthy Carolinians www.JonesCountyHealth.com Working together toward a healthier Jones County through addressing community health and environmental needs.

• Health Promotion (Physical Activity)
• Chronic Disease (Diabetes)

M.I.R.A.C.L.E. (Managing Insulin Resistance, A Changing Life Experience)
Jones County Healthy Carolinians has developed M.I.R.A.C.L.E., a free diabetes education program. This church-based health literacy program provides prevention and management education workshops, food literacy, blood pressure and weight screening education and one-on-one screening and education sessions for persons with diabetes or at-risk for diabetes. The goal of this project is to increase the capacity within Jones County to prevent, diagnose and medically manage diabetes among African Americans. Because Jones County has such a large faith based minority population, key to the implementation of this project is a population-based strategy focusing on church involvement in each of the communities where many individuals age 18 and older are at risk for type II diabetes.

H.E.A.R.T.S. (Healthy Enthusiastic Active Responsible Teachers and Staff)
H.E.A.R.T.S. is a general wellness program for the teachers and staff of Jones County that focuses on nutrition and physical activity.

Annual Walk 4 Your Health Walk-A-Thon
Jones County Healthy Carolinians developed the annual Walk 4 Your Health walk-a-thon. Walk 4 Your Health is working to increase physical activity among the adult population in Jones County.

Jones County Employee Wellness Program
Jones County Healthy Carolinians developed the Jones County Employee Wellness Program.  This program promotes healthy weight loss for each participant by increasing their daily physical activity and encourages healthy snacking while at work. 

Annual Health Summit
The Annual Health Summit was developed by Jones County Healthy Carolinians to provide an opportunity for county residents to voice their community concerns to the staff of the Jones County Health Department and other community organizations. Our partnership is currently working to address health disparities seen in the African American community related to diabetes. Health Disparities related to poor nutrition and lack of physical activity experienced among lower income populations are also being addressed. Coordinator's Name: Atha Cutler, MPH
Title: Healthy Carolinians Coordinator/Health Educator
Telephone Number: 252-448-9111
Fax Number: 252-448-1443
Email Address: atha.cutler@jones.nc.gov
Mailing Address: Jones County Health Department/P.O. Box 216/Trenton, NC 28585 www.JonesCountyHealth.com
www.co.jones.nc.us/

Lee County

2010 Lee County Community Health Assessment LeeCAN "A Healthy Carolinian Partnership" Go to LeeCAN link on www.leecountync.gov To increase awareness and resources to effectively address health and safety issues in Lee County through a collaborative community effort.

• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Adult and Childhood Obesity
• Access to Mental Health Services

Teen Pregnancy Roundtable discussion, Teen Pregnancy Community Input Forum, Eat Smart Move More trainings at local minority churches, building of the Lake Watson Walking Trail through multiple partnerships and funding sources, and development and distribution of Teen Pregnancy brochures in English and Spanish. 9th in state for number of teen pregnancies, lack of access to mental health services, very high percentage of obesity, especially in children in the county. LeeCAN had its 10th year Anniversary in December of 2007 with a Community Celebration. In October of 2000, LeeCAN received the Thad B. Wester Community of Excellence award from the Governor's office of Healthy Carolinians. Coordinator's Name: Linda Higgins
Title: LeeCAN
Telephone Number: 919-777-0225 ext. 204
Fax Number: 919-774-0613
Email Address: leecan@leecountync.gov
Mailing Address: 507 N. Steele St., uite 306, Sanford, NC 27330 www.leecountync.gov
www.downtownsanford.com
www.sanfordnc.net

Lenoir County

2007 Lenoir County Community Health Assessment Lenoir County Health Department www.co.lenoir.nc.us

• Obesity
• diabetes
• infant mortality
• teen pregnancy
• communicable disease

Health Promotion Coordinator is working with two African American churches. Both churched has signed a policy stating that a healthy beverage/food option will be served whenever there is a feeding there. Health Promotion adopted a healthy eating policy at the health department. The health department now has refrigerator and trays stocked with healthy snacks and beverages for the employees to buy whiled they are at work. African Americans have higher death rates from heart disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, homicide, and stroke compared to whites. Lenoir County's statistics document higher than state averages in most of these areas. I am working on the heart disease with my two policies. CHA Coordinator's Name: Rhonda Ward
Title: Health Promotion Coordinator/Health Educator/PIO
Telephone Number: 252-526-4200 ext. 4314
Fax Number: 252-527-0002
Email Address: rward@health.co.lenoir.nc.us
Mailing Address: 201 North McLewean Street, Kinston, NC 28502 www.co.lenoir.nc.us

Lincoln County

2009 Lincoln County Community Health Assessment Lincoln County Partnership for Health The Lincoln County partnership for Health, as a collaborative effort among various community organizations and citizens of Lincoln County, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all increasing health awareness among all citizens.

• Teen pregnancy
• chronic disease prevention
• financial wellness
• asthma and lung health

Teen pregnancy, diabetes for uninsured, heart disease, asthma below poverty level for all ethnicities Coordinator's Name: Kelly Bragg
Title: Health Educator
Telephone Number: 704-736-2023
Email Address: kblanchfield@lincolncounty.org
Mailing Address: 151 Sigmon Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092 http://www.lincolncounty.org/index.aspx?nid=117

Macon County

2011 Macon County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Healthy Carolinians of Macon County www.maconnc.org/healthy-carolinians.html to assess and develop health resources for Macon County residents

• Access to Care
• Substance Abuse/Mental Health
• Strengthening Families
• Environmental Quality
• Planning for Future Senior Needs

Implementation of Macon County's Comprehensive Mental Health Plan Homelessness Summit Low-income, Uninsured, and At-risk families William G. Anlyan Award 2004 Coordinator's Name: Kathy McGaha
Title: Program Director
Telephone Number: 828-349-2426
Fax Number: 828-349-9131
Email Address: kmcgaha@maconnc.org
Mailing Address: 1830 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734 www.maconnc.org
www.franklinnc.com
www.franklin-chamber.com
www.highlandsnc.org
www.highlandschamber.org

Madison County

2011 Madison County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Madison Community Health Consortium www.madisonhealth.org The Madison Community Health Consortium (MCHC) is a partnership that seeks to improve the overall health of Madison County citizens by networking community agencies and groups in the on-going process of needs assessment, project development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Obesity
• Mental health
• Chronic disease
• Injuries/ Child abuse

Obesity (Childhood)

• Offer "Color Me Healthy" nutrition training and materials to all Madison County child care providers and implement "Color Me Healthy" activities in the classroom with preschool children.
• Implement "Terrific Tuesday" program weekly during summer and "Back to School Fun and Fitness Day" to encourage physical activity for school-age children. 2009 program expanded to include additional Wednesday trip for middle school children only.
• "Syber Shop"( an interactive program for youth ages 13-19 which focuses on healthy eating and physical activity) is offered to middle and high school students.
• Offer nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy for children ages 11-15 and their families at School Based Health Clinic.
• Collecting BMI data on K-8 students.
• Facilitate coordination of Energizer training (classroom/curriculum based physical activities) for staff at Madison Middle School.

Mental health

• Educate community how to access services and provide opportunity for enhanced agency/provider coordination in/for Madison County through planned Mental Health Forums which are held quarterly.
• Offer behavioral health counseling to children ages 11-15 and their families at School Based Health Clinic.
• Mental Health telepsychiatry program available in collaboration with Madison County Health Department, WHN, MAHEC, and Alpha Omega Mental Health Services.
• Offering suicide prevention/awareness information to 9th grade students through Alpha Omega.
• Promoting mobile crisis management service for children and adults through Families Together.

Chronic disease

• Offer a skill-building workshop series that helps people with one or more chronic conditions (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc) learn to manage their condition and their life.
• Make low-cost Flu immunizations and free health screenings available to the senior population through annual Senior Health fair.
• Promote opportunities for physical, creative, intellectual activity for adults age 55 and over through Madison County Senior Games, Active Aging Week, and Active Aging Activities each year.
• Promote nutrition education program Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension.
• Developing new task force to collaborate and address cancer specific issues/concerns in Madison County, in partnership with the American Cancer Society and NC Comprehensive Cancer Program.

Injuries/ Child abuse

• Distribute positive parenting education "Growing Together with Love" kit for children ages 3-5 by submitting grant request to Channing Bete Company Community Outreach Grant.
• Offer medical, dental, behavioral health, and nutritional counseling to children ages 11-15 and their families at Dental Clinic and School Based Health Clinic. Note: This action plan is under development.
• Promote bicycle safety through yearly Bike Rodeo in partnership with the Rotary Club's Hot Doggett Cycling event.

The Child Health Committee is considering/investigating *An inventory of parenting resources, * A media campaign on abuse and neglect, and *Parenting Classes.

• Individuals living in poverty: All Ages
• Affordability of Care: Uninsured/Underinsured, All Ages
• Graying Population: All Ages, particularly those over 65
• Access to Care: All Ages

Certificate of Recertification 2008-2012 Healthy Carolinians Governor's Task Force Coordinator's Name: Jodi Brazil, RN, BSN
Title: Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-649-3531
Fax Number: 828-649-9078
Email Address: jbrazil@madisoncountync.org
Mailing Address: Madison Co Health Department, 493 Medical Park , Marshall, NC 28753 www.madisoncountypublichealthnow.com
www.madisoncountync.org
www.madisoncounty-nc.com
http://main.nc.us/madison/madtravt.html
www.madisoncountyarts.com

Martin County

2010 Martin County Community Health Assessment Martin —Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department Substance Abuse, Access to care, knowledge of community health issues Stroke, Diabetes, Substance Abuse CHA Coordinator's Name: Erica Payton
Title: Health Ed. And Prom
Telephone Number: 252-793-1630
Fax Number: 252-793-1644
Email Address: erica.payton@mtwdistricthealth.org
Mailing Address: 210 W. Liberty Street Williamston, NC 27892 http://www.mtwdistricthealth.org/

McDowell County

2008 McDowell County Community Health Assessment McDowell County Health Coalition www.healthymcdowell.com To enhance and promote community health by facilitating community partnerships that address prioritized health needs.

• Obesity
• Substance Abuse
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Access to Care (Note: not a CHA priority, but HC working on free clinic)

reducing drinking and driving
Obesity

• Monitor BMI and use the data to chart progress and advocate for policy and environmental change.
• Lead 4 day care centers to create policies to increase physical activity and improve nutrition.
• Increase the number of school and community gardens
• Provide Services For Obesity: School nurses will refer students and families to a registered dietitian for counseling; Health department clients will receive services.
• Create an active community environment by increasing greenways, sidewalks, bicycle lanes and community activities.

Teen pregnancy prevention

• Organize community campaign to raise awareness about teen pregnancy
• Advocate for sex education curriculum to be taught in schools.

Access to care

• Note: not a CHA priority, but HC working on free clinic

Substance abuse

• Media Campaign to reduce alcohol related crashes and fatalities called "Voices in McDowell":
• Support law enforcement at sobriety checkpoints by educating folks about laws and consequences of drinking and driving.
• Develop a Resource Guide for Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Alternative Activities.
• Social Norms Training for McDowell Health Coalition Members. Social norms training to help providers and activists develop better interventions to change community norms around drinking and driving.
• Create Social Marketing Interactive Websites

• Obesity: young children between 0-5 years of age, low income
• Teenage Pregnancy: teens
• Substance Abuse: Hispanic males between the ages of 21-24; general population

Coordinator's Name: Shamaree Cromartie
Title: Coalition Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-652-6811 ext. 228
Fax Number: 828-652-9376
Email Address: scromartie@rpmhd.org
Mailing Address: 408 Spaulding Rd., Marion, NC 28752 www.mcdowelltrails.com
www.healthymcdowell.com
Voices in McDowell
www.rpmhd.org

Mecklenburg County

2010 Mecklenburg County Community Health Assessment Mecklenburg Healthy Carolinians www.MecklenburgHealthyCarolinians.org To engage, promote, encourage, and support collaboration to address identified health priorities to improve the well-being of Mecklenburg County residents.

• Access to Care
• Chronic Disease Prevention (physical activity, nutrition, tobacco)
• Substance Abuse
• Environmental Health/Built Environment
• Mental Health
• Maternal & Child Health
• Injury Prevention
• Responsible Sexual Behavior

Health Literacy, Safe Sleep Safe Sleep/Preventing accidental infant death, access to care, access to fruits and vegetables, Coordinator's Name: Kerry Burch
Title: Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 704-432-4249
Fax Number: 704-336-5733
Email Address: kerry.burch@carolinashealthcare.org
Mailing Address: 249 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 www.charmeck.org
www.meckhealth.org

Mitchell County

2009 Mitchell County Community Health Assessment Mitchell Community Health Partnership www.mitchellcommunityhealthpartnership.org The Mitchell Community Health Partnership is a team of citizens and agencies working together to improve the health of people of Mitchell County. Community Health Assessment:

• Illegal Drug Use
• Job Opportunities
• Chronic Diseases (Stroke, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Other Cancers)

Health Partnership:

• Tobacco Prevention
• Access To Care
• Community Health

• HWTF Tobacco Prevention Program/ Coordinator in Mitchell County Schools
• Health Ministry & School and Family Health Centers
• Safe and Secure Communities Project & Emergency Preparedness
• Promotion of the local walking trails
• Safety Seat Program for properly using and installing infant and child car seats
• Senior Solution Project
• Staff Wellness Policy
• Radon Awareness
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Child Health/Safety

• Drug Abuse
• Obesity/ Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Tobacco Prevention
• Substance Abuse
• Emergency Preparedness
• Senior & Elderly Needs

AWARD of EXCELLENCE as A Champion of Change in North Carolina Medicine by Remaking American Medicine and UNC TV. Coordinator's Name: Ronald and Elizabeth McKinney
Title: Mitchell Community Health Partnership Co-Coordinators
Telephone Number: 828-688-2740
Fax Number: 828-688-2740
Email Address: ronmck@verizon.net
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 176, Bakersville, NC 28705 www.mitchell-county.com
www.mitchellcounty.org

Montgomery County

2008 Montgomery County Community Health Assessment Montgomery Co. Health Dept. www.montgomerycountync.com/
Health Department does not have its own website but links of interest can be found on the county website listed above.

• Obesity
• Teen Pregnancy
• Recreational Opportunities/Afterschool Activities for Youth

NAP-SACC (with 7 daycares), walking trail at Highland Community Center in Mt. Gilead, BMI measurements for entire student population, development of a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council for Mont. Co., continuation of Teen Outreach Program, Implementation of SPARK program in all K-8 classes in Mont. Co. Schools and Active Living Every Day/Healthy Eating Every Day classes throughout the community. CHA Coordinator's Name: Rhonda Peters & Brenda C. Caudill
Title: Health Educator; Health Education Supervisor
Telephone Number: 910-572-1393
Fax Number: 910-572-8177
Email Address: rhonda.peters@montgomerycountync.com
Email Address: brenda.caudill@montgomerycountync.com
Mailing Address: 217 So. Main St., Troy, NC 27371 www.montgomerycountync.com/health_department.html

Moore County

2009 Moore County Community Health Assessment MooreHealth, Inc. www.moorecountync.gov/health MooreHealth will collaboratively assess needs, raise awareness and identify resources to address them.

• Teen Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Tobacco

Teen Pregnancy Subcommittee

• Work to develop four community forums to teach parents how to address teen pregnancy prevention. This includes partnering with Appalachian State University and the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).
• Recruit additional teen pregnancy subcommittee members to encompass more community representation.
• Investigate best practice models from other counties in North Carolina.
• Provide support for the Moore County School System to implement the full Healthful Living curricula in all schools through raising awareness regarding teen pregnancy rates in the County.

Obesity Subcommittee

• Continue to target adults through the Moore County Senior Enrichment Fitness Center.
• Continue to collaborate with the Moore County Schools to address healthy eating habits through curriculum in kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms.
• Develop a survey tool to determine community needs, barriers and interests in adopting healthy lifestyle habits.

Collaborate with local townships to discuss built environment issues to include greenways and next steps for maps and mileage markers.

Tobacco Subcommittee

• Educate the community on the dangers of secondhand smoke and the advantages to smoke-free environments.
• Work with local restaurant owners to adopt smoke-free policy.
• Train volunteers with the smoke free toolkits to promote smoke-free policy.
• Continue to strive for education and policy change at the local level with regards to environmental tobacco.

Coordinator's Name: Roxanne Leopper
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-715-3487
Fax Number: 910-997-8336
Email Address: rleopper@firsthhealth.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.moorecountync.gov

Nash County

2008 Nash County Community Health Assessment Nash County Health Department www.health.co.nash.nc.us

• Obesity
• Heart Disease/Stroke
• Access to Care
• Cancer
• Diabetes

Weight Wise, Families Eating Smart, Moving More, Weighing Less, ENERGIZE, Diabetes Self Management program, Weigh to go Diabetes program African Americans have higher death rates due to breast cancer, higher rates of infant death and HIV, and more complications from Diabetes

CHA Coordinator's Name: Amy Belflower Thomas, MSPH, CPH
Title: Coordinator of Health Services
Telephone Number: 252-459-1356
Fax Number: 252-459-1236
Email Address: amy.thomas@nashcountync.gov
Mailing Address: PO Box 849, Nashville, NC 27856

www.co.nash.nc.us

New Hanover County

2011 New Hanover County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 4.85 MB) Cape Fear Healthy Carolinians (represents New Hanover and Brunswick) The vision of the CFHC is a citizen directed organization to address issues to support all partnerships represented to create a strong sense of community and an opportunity for a healthier lifestyle. Access to Care — Medical Homes, affordable quality medical care

• Obesity Prevention — raise awareness about importance of healthy weight, reduce body mass index (BMI) of children 2-18, and adults
• Cape Fear Health Policy Council (CFHPC) will focus on healthcare reform issues on national and state agendas for 2009 and beyond, will monitor these issues and a have a voice to represent the region.

• Expanded hours of service at two free clinics
• Brought Federally Qualified Health Care Center to the table
• Patient navigation program has become accepted in community as standard entry point for uninsured.

• Violence — Minorities, low socioeconomic status (poverty), low educational level, high crime/violence.
• Access to healthcare — Uninsured adults with household income within 200% Federal poverty guidelines
• Obesity — Overweight and obese adults and children. Aimed at children in schools and after school settings, adults in the workplace and families in neighborhoods, Churches and other public places.

Coordinator's Name: Fred Michael
Title: Deputy Health Director
Telephone Number: 910-253-2298
Fax Number: 910-253-2338
Email Address: fmichael@brunsco.net
Mailing Address: Brunswick County Health Department, PO Box 9, Bolivia, NC 28422

Coordinator's Name: Amy M. Cook
Title: Health Education Supervisor
Telephone Number: 910-798-6548
Fax Number: 910-341-4146
Email Address: acook@nhcgov.com
Mailing Address: New Hanover County Health Department, 2029 So. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 New Hanover County Health Department

Northampton County

2010 Northampton County Community Health Assessment Northampton Healthy Carolinians Task Force www.northamptonnc.com We of the Northampton Healthy Carolinians Task Force are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our citizens by addressing health and safety issues at the community level.

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• STD/HIV/Teen Pregnancy
• Access Recreation and Physical Activity

Northampton Healthy Carolinians Task force Received the following grants:

• KBR Charitable Trust Grant - $45,000 - to address Diabetes and physical activity in the faith based community.
• State office of Healthy Carolinians - $4000.00 - to focus on Diabetes, Cancer and Teen Pregnancy in Northampton County
• State Office of Healthy Carolinians - $4200.00 - to increase board membership across three counties
• Partnered with Rural Health Group Lay Advisors to provide education on Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer and diabetes
• Partnered with Northampton Cooperative Extension to provide education from the EFNEP / Families Eating Smart and moving More in the faith community
• Provide Education on Prevention and intervention of Std/HIV/Teen Pregnancy
• Diabetic Sick Day Kits distributed in at risk faith communities
• Annual Prostate Cancer Screenings

• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Cancer
• STD/HIV/Teen Pregnancy

• 2009 Recertification Application

Coordinator's Name: Virginia McClary
Title: Health Educator/Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-534-5841
Fax Number: 252-534-1045
Email Address: Virginia.mcclary@nhcnc.net
Mailing Address: 9495 NC Highway 305, P.O. Box 635, Jackson, NC 27845 northamptonnc.com
www.northamptonchamber.org
www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS
www.census.gov

Onslow County

2008 Onslow County Community Health Assessment Onslow CHIP (Community Health Improvement Process) www.onslowchip.org To bring together concerned citizens to form partnerships to improve the quality of life in Onslow County. Current

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Safe places to walk & play

New

• Obesity-Adults
• Obesity-Children
• Asthma
• Chronic Disease

Topix4Teenz (in developmental stages). Educational program in conjunction with City of Jacksonville Weed & Seed program. TOPIX4TEENZ coordinated by Onslow County CHIP Inc. proposes to offer three (3), one hour, two-part workshops for teen girls and boys at Jack Amyette and/or Kerr Street Recreation Center. First 30 minutes of class would be facilitated by local community partner covering healthy lifestyles/health topics. Second 30 minutes of class would be physical exercise taught by a certified physical fitness instructor. Workshops would be held during regular hours of operation and in addition to regular open play basketball.

Wellness Partner Initiatives (ongoing). Serving as resource and referral for local businesses and faith-based organizations to develop and implement wellness programs for staff and congregations.

Lunch and Learns. Host periodic seminars featuring health topics and healthy lunches open to the public. Geographic location (rural)/focus on populations at risk for unhealthy behaviors. Promote healthy lifestyles and provide information on access to local health and recreation services, after school activities and healthy food choices. 2005 William G. Anlyan recipient — Healthy Carolinians; 2006/2007/2008 BASES Hall of Fame Award — Onslow County Schools; 2008 FitCommunity (partner applicant) — NC Health& Wellness Trust Fund.

Amber Parker, the Chair of Onslow CHIP's Board of Director was awarded the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award-Volunteer/Community by the Onslow County Council for Women for her work with Onslow CHIP as well as handling human resource programs and spearheading a workplace wellness program for over 1400 personnel as the Training and Development Coordinator for Onslow County. Coordinator's Name: Melissa St. Clair
Title: Technical Assistant
Telephone Number: 910-355-CHIP (2447)
Fax Number: 910-355-1712
Email Address: onslowchip@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: 1 Dewitt Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540 www.onslowcountync.gov
www.jacksonvilleonline.org
www.onslowcountytourism.com
www.ci.jacksonville.nc.us
www.onslowedc.com

Orange County

2011 Orange County Community Health Assessment (PDF) Healthy Carolinians of Orange County www.co.orange.nc.us/healthycarolinians To advocate, guide and assist Orange County in planning and implementing health care strategies to promote healthy lifestyles, improve health status and prevent premature death and injury for all residents in the county regardless of age, race, income or educational level.

• Access to Health Care
• Adolescent Health
• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Transportation
• Child Health

• The Mental Health Association in Orange County, in collaboration with Healthy Carolinians and OPC Area Program launched the Pro Bono Counseling Network in January 2009. The program focuses on recruiting therapists and matching them to clients in Orange, Person, Chatham and Durham counties to provide pro bono therapy (a minimum of 8 sessions a year) to people who are uninsured and underinsured. For more information, please visit www.mhaorangeco.org or call (919) 942-8083.
• HCOC developed a Directory of Mental Health Services to provide needed information on available mental health services in the Orange, Person, and Chatham County areas. The Directory includes general information about state and county mental health services including emergency and crisis services, governmental and non-governmental agencies; and a listing of private mental health providers in Orange, Person, Chatham, and Durham Counties, who have chosen to be included in this directory. The Directory is now available as on online searchable database. For more information, please visit www.mhaorangeco.org.
• HCOC established the Advocates for Adolescents: Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking and Drug Use in northern Orange County in collaboration with Community Back Yard, a program of the Mental Health Association in Orange County. The Coalition aims to implement environmental and policy change strategies to limit youth's access to and the availability of alcohol and prescription drugs. Some activities of the Coalition include a Safe Homes Network, development of a Youth Coalition, and alcohol purchase surveys. For more information, please contact Marianne Hark at (919) 942-8083, ext. 7 or via email at Marianne@mhaorangeco.org.
• Through the Pediatric Obesity Initiative for Clinicians and the POI for School Nurses, HCOC provided child health care professionals and school nurses clinical tools, practical support, capacity building training, and guidance to help improve care and outcomes for overweight youth.
• Lead by elementary Physical Education instructors and More at Four/Head Start/Pre-K teachers, teams of students completed a Healthy Classroom Challenge. Teams create original routines that incorporate the ESMM messages and physical movement. Groups performed at the annual Healthy Kids Day event and reinforced these messages with families and the Orange County community.
• Twelve local partners (businesses, churches, and local organizations) participated in the Orange County Eat Smart Move More (ESMM) Consistent Messaging Campaign. Partners promoted ESMM messages through new and existing communication channels to encourage individuals, families, and children to make positive behavior changes around physical activity and healthy eating. Articles and ads were published in local newspapers to promote the "message of the month."
• HCOC developed an Orange County Recreation Map that includes all of the public recreation areas and trails in the county encompassing over 60 locations administered by 15 different organizations.
• HCOC hosts an annual community event, Real Men Rock, to raise awareness about Shaken Baby Syndrome and child abuse prevention. Child ID kits are provided by the Sherrif's office.
• In partnership with the Period of PURPLE Crying®, HCOC held capacity building training workshops on Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention for home and child care providers; health department nurses and home visiting staff.
• HCOC hosted over 22 Brown-Bag-Lunch and 14 half-day training sessions for the community and professionals on how to recognize and respond to child abuse prevention, domestic violence, and mental health.

• Increase access to mental health services for the under and uninsured;
• Reduce underage drinking and drug use in northern Orange County (a part of the county with fewer resources for youth); and
• Improve transportation in rural, northern Orange County.

• NC Prevention Partners Award for Coalition Excellence, 2007
• Mental Health Association in OC's award for Outstanding Community Support, 2008
• The Advocates for Children Committee received a nomination for the GlaxoSmithKlien Child Health Recognition Award, 2008
• 2007 Community Health Assessment was recognized as a model assessment throughout NC and nationally
• Excellence in Communications Award for the Eat Smart Move More Campaign Tool kit from the NC Association of Government Information Officers (2009)

Coordinator's Name: Nidhi Sachdeva, MPH, CHES
Title: Carolinians Coordinator/Sr.Public Health Educator
Telephone Number: 919-245-2440
Fax Number: 919-644-3007
Email Address: nsachdeva@co.orange.nc.us / hcoc@co.orange.nc.us
Mailing Address: 300 West Tryon St., PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Orange County's Official Website
Orange County Health Department:
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Orange County Schools
Chapel Hill and Orange County Visitors Bureau
OC/Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Chapel hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Town of Carrboro
Town of Chapel Hill
Town of Hillsborough
Orange County Partnership for Young Children
El Centro Latino
Orange-Person-Chatham Area Program
Mental Health Association in Orange County
Inter-Faith Council
Orange Congregations in Mission

Pamlico County

2011 Pamlico County Community Health Assessment: Part 1

2011 Pamlico County Community Health Assessment: Part 2

2011 Pamlico County Community Health Assessment: Part 3

2011 Pamlico County Community Health Assessment: Part 4

Healthy Carolinians of Craven & Pamlico County

• Access to Healthcare
• Obesity
• Substance Abuse (Youth)

Smile Mobile: a full-service, portable dentist office visits schools in Jones, Craven & Pamlico County. The Smile Mobile is putting more emphasis on expectant mothers.

Girls on the Run: is a successful, nationwide, after-school program for pre-teen girls. It's a risk-prevention program designed to reach girls early & develop their self-confidence before they face the pressures of their teen years. The mission is "to educate & prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living".

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program: Assist people in understanding their disease. The program teaches about the disease and how one can manage the disease by controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining a healthy life style.

Reconnecting Youth: Reconnecting Youth (RY) is a proven, award-winning program that helps high-risk youth achieve in school and decrease drug use, anger, depression, and suicidal behavior. Designed for students aged 14-18, RY is a high school-based curriculum that uses small group skills training to enhance personal competencies and social support resources Diabetes Coordinator's Name: JoAnn Gottsleben
Telephone Number: 252-626-6081
Fax Number: 866-746-7640
Email Address: Jogoes222@aol.com
Mailing Address: Craven County Health Department, Post Office Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28560 www.co.pamlico.nc.us

Pasquotank County

2010 Pasquotank County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle
(Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, Pasquotank counties) Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle is a community-based network of agencies and citizens dedicated to improving the quality of life through health and wellness.

• Chronic Disease
• Obesity

Know your Numbers Train the Trainer Albemarle We Can! Low-economic status, 65 and over, African Americans, Hispanics, children. Recertified Task Force-2007 Coordinator's Name: Ann Roach
Title: HCOTA Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-338-4440
Fax Number: 252-338-337-7906
Email Address: aroach@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 189 Elizabeth City, NC 27907 www.arhs-nc.org

Pender County

2010 Pender County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1 MB)

2010 Pender County Community Health Assessment Supplement (PDF, 293 KB)

Healthy Carolinians of Pender County Healthy Carolinians of Pender is a community-based partnership intended to improve the health of Pender County residents. It is a process that promotes the health and safety of every person in our community.

• Chronic Disease
• Mental
• Physical activity

We have initiated collaboration with the community churches and the neighboring Healthy Carolinian Coordinators. This initiative is focusing on healthy life style in the Faith Based Communities, by initiating physical activity events with the members and how to make healthy nutritional choices.

• Obesity
• diabetes

Coordinator's Name Denise Clarke, RN
Correct title Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-259-1450
Fax Number: 910-259-1483
Email Address: ClarkeD@pender-county.com
Mailing Address 803 S. Walker St., P. O. Box 1209, Burgaw, NC 28425 www.pendercountync.gov/

Perquimans County

2010 Perquimans County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle
(Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, Pasquotank counties) Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle is a community-based network of agencies and citizens dedicated to improving the quality of life through health and wellness.

• Chronic Disease
• Obesity

Know your Numbers Train the Trainer Albemarle We Can! Low-economic status, 65 and over, African Americans, Hispanics, children. Recertified Task Force-2007 Coordinator's Name: Ann Roach
Title: HCOTA Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-338-4440
Fax Number: 252-338-337-7906
Email Address: aroach@arhs-nc.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 189 Elizabeth City, NC 27907 www.arhs-nc.org

Person County

2011 Person County Community Health Assessment Volume 1: Demographic, Socioeconomic and Health Data, Community Survey, Issues Prioritization (PDF, 2.79 MB)

2011 Person County Community Health Assessment Volume 2: Environmental Data (PDF, 886 KB)

Healthy Personians Healthy Personians Helping Personians to be healthy

• Chronic Disease (Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Diabetes, Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease)
• Health Promotion (Obesity/Overweight, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Smoking/Tobacco Use, Unsafe Sex, Drug/Alcohol Abuse)
• Adolescent Health (Teen Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Disease/Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
• Community Issues (Gang Activity, Suicide)
• Access to Health Resources (Physical Health, Mental Health, Preventive Health, Treatment)

• Weekly Community Service Radio Spots Campaign
• Community Health Resource Guide (English and Spanish)
• Move More in Person brochure (physical activity/recreation resource guide)
• Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Prescription Pad Program
• Free Screening Program for Men
• Mini-Grant Program
• Diabetes Social Marketing Campaign
• HIV Task Force Initiatives (a Healthy Personians partner group)
  • World AIDS Day outreach
  • National HIV Testing Day outreach
  • Be Proud, Be Responsible! Program
  • Health Wise website (http://teens.personcounty.net)
• Fitness And Nutrition Club Initiatives (a Healthy Personians partner group)
  • Read Me a Story Program
  • Healthy Concessions Project
  • Give Your Heart A Healthy Beat Program

• Heart Disease: white and minority men; un/under insured
• Cancer: white and minority men; un/under insured
• Diabetes: African-American women; white men; un/under insured
• Adolescents, ages 11-18, at high risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Children and Adults with a Body Mass Index above normal

• 2002 awarded Certification
• 2004 and 2008 awarded Recertification

Coordinator's Name: LeighAnn Creson
Title: Healthy Personians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-597-2204 x2277
Fax Number: 336-597-4804
Email Address: lcreson.pchd@personcounty.net
Mailing Address: Person County Health Department, 355 A South Madison Blvd., Roxboro, NC 27573 www.personcounty.net

Pitt County

2011 Pitt County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 2.25 MB) Pitt Partners for Health www.pittpartnersforhealth.org Pitt Partners for Health is a community improvement partnership with representatives from local churches, businesses, communities, and human service agencies. The Partnership will collaboratively respond to the compelling health needs of Pitt County residents through assessment, resource identification and development, citizen advocacy, comprehensive planning and coordination of health intervention and prevention strategies.

• Cancer
• Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke
• Injury Prevention
• Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Older Adult Health
• Substance Abuse

These 2 priorities are being addressed by the Pitt County Health Department but collaboratively with PPH.

• Infant Mortality
• Communicable Disease (HIV/STDs)

• Farmers Market Nutrition Education Program ~ operates from May through the end of August each summer and utilizes fresh produce grown by local farmers in a healthy recipe and offers free food samples to patrons at the Farmers Market.
• Conduct AARP Driver Safety Courses along with CarFit sessions to seniors in the community several times per year.
• Development of ENC Regional Stroke Network to improve quality and outcomes of stroke.
• '"What's In Your Red Bag?'" Medication Safety program developed- 2000 bags have been purchased and are given out during educational sessions to help seniors keep their medications organized.
• The Cornerstone Ministry, Inc has been awarded grants from the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund to reduce the racial disparity in cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality in Pitt County.
• The Pediatric Healthy Weight Case Management Program was developed to help Pitt County children and parents find the care and resources to reach and stay at a healthy weight. The program works to: raise awareness of childhood obesity, ensure children throughout the county receive a consistent level of care and support policies that promote physical activity and good eating habits. The program is supported by grant funds from the Duke Endowment.

• Heart Disease: White and minority males
• Stroke: Male and female minorities
• Diabetes: Minority males and females
• Cancer: Minority males
• Unintentional Injuries: Males age less than 75
• Motor Vehicle Injuries: White and minority males
• Alzheimer's Disease: White females and males
• Infant Mortality: Minorities
• HIV/AIDS: Non-white males and females less than age 75
• Adolescent Substance Abuse: High School Students

• Pitt County was designated as a Fit Community through 2010.
• 2004 Charles Blackmon Award for Reducing Health Disparities
• 2004 Volunteer Hospital Association Award for Community Health Improvement
• 1998 Volunteer Hospital Association Award for Community Health Improvement

Coordinator's Name: Kristen Brooks
Title: PPH Coordinator/Community Health Program Specialist
Telephone Number: 252-847-8265
Fax Number: 252-847-6764
Email Address: klbrooks@pcmh.com
Mailing Address: 2100 Stantonsburg Road, P.O. Box 6028, Greenville, NC 27835 www.co.pitt.nc.us/
www.ecu.edu
www.pittcc.edu
www.pitt.k12.nc.us/
www.uhseast.com/pittcounty/default.aspx

Polk County

2008 Polk County Community Health Assessment Polk County Wellness Coalition The Polk County Wellness Coalition is a broad-based community partnership working to improve the health and quality of life of people in our community.

• Chronic disease/ Obesity
• Mental health
• Access to care
• Community health/ Prevention & Community education

Obesity

• Advocate for policy and environmental change to increase activity and healthy eating.
• Promote local food production and consumption.
• Provide support programs for treatment of obesity

Access to mental health and substance abuse services

• Create a full-service, walk-in clinic for assessment, treatment and referral, regardless of ability to pay.
• Develop Integrated Care Program with local primary care physicians — Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is a proven practice in modifying substance use when integrated into primary care.
• Create a year-round public education project on mental health and substance abuse
• Create a Resource and Review Committee that will provide a setting for a community treatment team to review difficult cases that involve multiple providers and/or agencies.
• Increase communication among providers and referral sources regarding mental health, substance use, and wellness services through the following activities: 1) Community Forum, 2) Quarterly report on Client Utilization, and 3) Resource Directory

Access to care

• Assessed barriers to the use of Saluda Medical Center as primary care home
• Decrease barriers to accessing a primary care home by the creation of a integrated care clinic and monitoring the number of uninsured clients being served by practicing physicians in county
• Advocate for providing primary care services for the underserved in Green Creek, Mill Spring Communities
• Create a full-service, walk-in clinic for assessment, treatment and referral, regardless of ability to pay.
• Advocate for Transportation policy that puts a priority on receiving health care
• Assess medication assistance services in the county so that uninsured can increase access to affordable or free medication
• Assess the feasibility of increasing affordable dental services to uninsured adults
• Develop informational resources to increase knowledge of available resources for professionals and residents.

Prevention & Community education

• Conduct Asset Mapping
• Conduct Theory of Change Strategic Planning
• Develop and Implement Social Determinants of Health Strategy
• Hold dialogue about the development of a County Prevention/Education "Advisory Council"

• Access to Mental Health: Latino, low income, uninsured
• Obesity: youth, low income adults
• Access to Health Care: low income, uninsured
• Access to dental services: uninsured adults

Thad B. Wester Award in 2007 Coordinator's Name: Mary Smith
Telephone Number: 828-652-6811x344
Fax Number: 828-652-9376
Email Address: msmith@rpmhd.org
Mailing Address: Polk County Health Department, 161 Walker Street, Columbus, NC 28722
828-899-WELL (9355); fax 828-894-8678 www.rpmhd.org
www.polknc.org/

Randolph County

2009 Randolph County Community Health Assessment Randolph Health Improvement Partnership (RHIP) www.RandolphHospital.org A link to RHIP may be found from this website under the Community Health Services tab. To identify the most pressing health and human service needs in Randolph County and create strategies for community action to address them. Improving Access to Care, Reducing Substance Abuse & Developing Healthy Habits and Lifestyles Be RHEAL (Ready for Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles) a non-diet, weight management program for adolescent boys and girls focusing on nutrition and physical activity. Two programs each in the spring and fall 2009.

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for members of law enforcement – a descalation, jail diversion program to access treatment for mental health issues instead of being incarcerated.

Employer Wellness Forum Allergies and Asthma – Impact on the Workforce, April 29. This forum is for employers and HR professionals providing understand and how they can maintain a healthier workforce.

2009 Community Health Assessment in collaboration with the Randolph County Health Department.

• Improving Access to Care
• Reducing Substance Abuse
• Developing Healthy Habits and Lifestyles

• RHIP Recertified in 2007
• 2008 Finalist for Mary Bobbitt-Cook Award
• Member of the Healthy Carolinians – Governor’s Task Force Liaison Committee

Coordinator's Name: Janet Hughes
Title: RHIP Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-633-7711
Fax Number: 336-328-3593
Email Address: jhughes@randolphhospital.org
Mailing Address: Randolph Hospital, PO Box 1048, Asheboro, NC 27204-1048 Randolph County Government www.RandolphHospital.org http://www.co.randolph.nc.us/public_health/default.htm http://www.nczoo.org/

Richmond County

2009 Richmond County Community Health Assessment Richmond County Healthy Carolinians To encourage and promote healthy living for all Richmond County citizens, reduce health disparities among the disadvantaged, and to emphasize preventive health services and healthy lifestyles.

• Teen pregnancy
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Substance abuse

Coordinator's Name: Phyllis Carriker
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-997-8293
Fax Number: 910-997-8336
Email Address: Phyllis.carriker@richmondnc.com
Mailing Address: 127 Carolina Street, Rockingham, NC 28379 http://www.richmondnc.com/dept_health.aspx

Robeson County

2011 Robeson County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 3.7 MB) Robeson County Partnership for Community Health N/A To coordinate and implement countywide health initiatives in an effort to create an environment that supports good health among the citizens of Robeson County

• Access to Health Care (Health Insurance)
• Chronic Disease (Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer)
• Health Promotion (Tobacco Prevention, Teen Pregnancy, Infant Mortality, Substance Abuse)
• Infectious Disease (HIV and Syphilis)
• Injury (Unintentional Motor Vehicle/ Childhood Injuries)

• Free Community Health Screens- focus on identifying the risk factors for diabetes and heart disease and educating screen participants on healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Each screen participant receives individualized interpretation of their body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, glucose and risk factor test results.
• Prostate Cancer Screens- in observance of National Prostate Cancer Awareness month each September local urologists and other medical provider volunteers conduct a free prostate screen for men ages 40-70. This year over 300 men were screened for prostate cancer.
• Project H.E.A.L.T.H. - (Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Tomorrow's Health) focuses on nutrition education efforts by designing and implementing programs that increase fruit and vegetable access, awareness and consumption. Due to the innovative approaches, Project H.E.A.L.T.H. program was honored with the 2008 N.C. Fruits and Veggies Nutrition Coalition's Gold Star Award for Health Care.
• Diabetes Education- the Diabetes Community Center of Robeson County offers comprehensive diabetes education program for all types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes). The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association.
• Injury Prevention- partnering with local Safe Kids Coalition (Safe Kids Robeson County), Robeson County Church & Community Center and the Robeson County Partnership for Children to provide bike helmets for needy children who are the recipients of free bicycles donated by Campbell's soup during the month of December.
• Maxton TOP (Teen Outreach Program) -- allow youth in the town of Maxton an opportunity to enhance their personal development through an exploration of their values and relationships with partners, peers and community.

• Heart Disease in African American populations/churches
• Prostate Cancer in minority populations
• Diabetes Education in minority populations

• N.C. Fruits and Veggies Nutrition Coalition's 2008 Gold Star Award for Health Care (Project H.E.A.L.T.H)
• American Diabetes Association 2009 Provider of the Year Award (Diabetes Community Center)

Coordinator's Name: Lekisha Hammonds
Title: Manager, SRMC Community Health Services/ Coordinator, Robeson County Partnership for Community Health
Telephone Number: 910-671-5596
Fax Number: 910-738-1356
Email Address: hammon03@srmc.org; robesonpartners@srmc.org
Mailing Address: Community Health Services, 4300 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 www.co.robeson.nc.us/
publichealth.southernregionalahec.org/robeson/
www.srmc.org

Rockingham County

2008 Rockingham County Community Health Assessment Rockingham County Healthy Carolinians The mission of the Partnership is to advocate, guide, and assist Rockingham County in planning and implementing health care strategies to promote healthy lifestyles, improve health status and to increase the years of quality living for all residents in the county.

• Access to Health Care
• Obesity
• Cancer
• Mental Health
• Substance Abuse

In order to reduce the overweight and obesity rate in the county the LPAN workgroup has developed several health initiatives to address this priority:

• Introduce the Worksite Wellness program to worksites in the county including the Body Treats Initiative and the Turbo Jam exercise classes.
• Provide a Physical Activity Opportunity Directory to the community.
• Implement the Summer Meal Project for children who would otherwise not receive breakfast or lunch during the summer.
• Implement the African-American Churches-Eat Smart Move More faith-based initiative in churches throughout the county.

Coordinator's Name: Beverly Scurry
Title: Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-342-8258
Fax Number: 336-342-8356
Email Address: bscurry@co.rockingham.nc.us
Mailing Address: : PO Box 204, 371 NC 65 Suite 204, Wentworth, NC 27375 www.co.rockingham.nc.us

Rowan County

2009 Rowan County Community Health Assessment Healthy Rowan! www.co.rowan.nc.us/GOVERNMENT/Departments/HealthDepartment/News/tabid/235/Default.aspx Working together to improve the quality of life and health of Rowan County residents.

• Improve networking and collaboration among local leaders for enhanced community health and wellbeing.
• Support future United Way led community health and human services needs assessments.
• Speaking with one voice, advocate for the health and quality of life of all people living in Rowan County.
• Through partnerships with community-based organizations, secure funds for endeavors that achieve health improvements for local leaders.

• Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP)
• Healthy Baby Coalition of Rowan County-Hispanic Coalition of Salisbury-Rowan
• Rowan Partnership for Community Health
• Smoke Free Rowan
• Youth-In-Action Against Tobacco Council

• Substance Abuse
• Infant Mortality/Optimal Birth Intervals/Healthy Pregnancies
• Local Hispanic population needs
• Child Obesity
• Increasing local businesses that voluntarily offer smoke free environments
• Decrease teen tobacco use

• Secured more than $415,000 in grant funds for community health initiatives
• Increased restaurants voluntarily offering smoke-free environment from 35% to 41% with 113 businesses altogether joining Smoke Free Rowan
• Through Healthy Rowan! Rowan County Health Department received a 2008 GlaxoSmithKline Child Recognition Award for reducing teen tobacco use
• Contributed to reductions in African American infant mortality rates, babies born low birth weight, short birth spacing and high birth rates among young women
• Constructed two new walking trails at two local elementary schools

Coordinator's Name: Amy Smith, Interim Coordinator
Title: Health Education Specialist
Telephone Number: 704-216-8859
Fax Number: 704-638-3129
Email Address: amy.smith@rowancountync.gov
Mailing Address: 1811 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28146 www.co.rowan.nc.us

Rutherford County

2008 Rutherford County Community Health Assessment Community Health Council of Rutherford County To enhance and promote the total health of all Rutherford County residents.

• Cancer
• Physical Activity and Nutrition
• Tobacco use Prevention
• Access to Health Care

• Obesity
• Access to Care
• Substance Abuse

Coordinator's Name: Sarah Pack
Title: Facilitator
Telephone Number: 828-286-5500
Fax Number: 828-286-5685
Email Address: spack@rutherfordhosp.org
Mailing Address: 288 S. Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton, NC 28139 www.rpmhd.org

Sampson County

2011 Sampson County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 6.3 MB) Sampson County Partners for Healthy Carolinians www.scpfhc.org To improve the health and quality of life for Sampson County citizens

• Chronic Disease: Heart Disease/Stroke
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Tobacco Free Environments

• Eye of the Sparrow Program
• Body & Soul Program
• Diabetes Self Management Program
• Sugar Buddies Support Group
• Walking Today for a Healthy Tomorrow
• Walk Across Sampson County Day
• Super Fun Day
• Fitness Renaissance
• Teen/Team H.E.A.T. (Help Extinguish All Tobacco)

• Heart Disease/Stroke
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Obesity

2005 Healthy Carolinians Certification Coordinator's Name: Veronica K. Murphy
Title: Public Health Educator II
Telephone Number: 910-592-1131
Fax Number: 910-592-1901
Email Address: vmurphy@sampsonnc.com
Mailing Address: 360 County Complex Road, Suite 200, Clinton, NC 28328 www.sampsonnc.com

Scotland County

2009 Scotland County Community Health Assessment Scotland County Healthy Carolinians www.scotlandcountyhealth.org Scotland County Healthy Carolinians is "a county-wide coalition empowering citizens through education and promotion of healthy lifestyles and safe communities."

• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Hypertension
• Obesity

"Great Ex-STEP-tations" Walking Program; "Working Women's Workouts" Program; Healthy Carolinians Lunch and Learn Program; "Healthy Snacks for Team Sports"; Scotland Diabetes Support Group Program; Heart Health Faith Initiative in African American population; Diabetes Education Faith Initiative in Native American population Certification - 2001; Recertification - 2004-2008; Recertification - 2007-2011; William G. Anlyan Award - 2007; Governor's Task Force Liaison Committee - 2008-2010. Coordinator's Name: Kathie Cox, B.S., CHES, RHEd
Title: Health Educator/Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 910-277-2440, Ext. 4478
Fax Number: 910-277-2450
Email Address: kcox@scotlandcounty.org
Mailing Address: Scotland County Health Department, P. O. Box 69, 1405 West Blvd., Laurinburg, NC 28353

www.laurinburgchamber.org
www.laurinburg.org
www.scotlandcounty.org
www.scotlandhealth.org

Stanly County

2011 Stanly County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 2.6 MB) Partners in Health To improve the health of Stanly County citizens through cooperation, communication, and education.

• Healthy Weighs (Obesity)
• Sexual Abuse Response Team/Substance Abuse (Abuse, Neglect, Substance Abuse)
• Safe Kids
• Infant Mortality Reduction Team (lowering infant mortality rates & prenatal program)
• Youth Advisory Council (addressing health concerns w/ youth — STDs, teen pregnancy, violence, gangs, etc.)

Hold Annual State of the County Health Expo to share Community Health Assessment & SOTCH reports with the community. Hold annual Mock Crash Car events at High Schools to create awareness and educate regarding drinking and driving. Hold Church and Community events to educate youth and parents on healthy choices (STDs, teen pregnancy, violence, peer pressure, self-esteem, etc.), hold community events to raise awareness on health issues — health fairs, body walk event for children, and battle of the businesses events.

• Obesity
• STDs
• Teen pregnancy
• Car Seat Safety
• Infant Mortality
• Sexual/Mental/& Physical Abuse
• Substance Abuse.

Coordinator's Name: Ashley Holt
Title: Health Educator & Partners in Health Coordinator
Telephone Number: 704-986-3018
Fax Number: 704-982-8354
Email Address: AHolt@co.stanly.nc.us
Mailing Address: 1000 North First St., Suite 3 Albemarle, NC 28001 www.co.stanly.nc.us

Stokes County

2008 Stokes County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of Stokes Healthy Carolinians of Stokes Mission Statement:

We pledge our diverse backgrounds and interests to work collaboratively on identification of health related problems in our county, to set realistic goals for target areas, to remove barriers which could hamper success, and to educate our public regarding behaviors and outcomes.

• Adult and Childhood Obesity
• Youth Dental Care
• Mental Health/Suicide Prevention
• Smoking During Pregnancy
• Youth Tobacco Use

Employee Wellness Program, Dental Crisis Fund, Nutrition Lessons In a Box, Walk Walnut Cove Project Children, Women of child bearing age Coordinator's Name: Angie B. Cullen
Title: Healthy Carolinians of Stokes Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-593-5370
Fax Number: 336-593-5350
Email Address: acullen@wfubmc.edu
Mailing Address: 1570 HWY 8 & 89 North, PO Box 10, Danbury, NC 27016 www.co.stokes.nc.us/
www.stokespureplay.com

Surry County

2010 Surry County Community Health Assessment Healthy Surry Partnership www.surry.com Working together to improve the quality of life and health of Surry County residents.

• Alcohol Abuse Prevention
• Childhood Obesity
• Child Safety
• Diabetes
• Healthy Aging

Here are a few of the programs/ special initiatives that the Healthy Surry Partnership works with:

• Safe Kids — Surry County is part of the Safe Kids Northwest Piedmont Coalition, and the Healthy Surry Partnership facilitates the local child safety committee meetings.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of Senior Games
• "You, Me & Diabetes" support group
• P.E. sports packs given to four local elementary schools to promote physical activity
• Assist with BMI calculations in the schools
• Screening & Health Fairs for all ages

• Low socioeconomic status
• Minority Populations

• Healthy Carolinians four year recertification (October 2008)
• Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Grant
• Diabetes Today Grant

Coordinator's Name: Rebecca Thompson, BS, CHES, RHEd
Title: Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 336-401-8545
Fax Number: 336-401-8599
Email Address: thompsonr@co.surry.nc.us
Mailing Address: 118 Hamby Rd. Dobson, NC 27017 Surry County
www.co.surry.nc.us
www.surryedp.com

Mt. Airy
www.visitmayberry.com
www.mountairy.org
www.mtairynews.com

Elkin
www.elkinnc.org
www.elkintribune.com

Pilot Mountain
www.townofpilotmountain.com
www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php

Swain County

2009 Swain County Community Health Assessment Swain County Partnership for Health Citizens working together to identify the health needs of our community and develop local solutions to promote health.

• Chronic disease/ Obesity
• Health Promotion/ Teen pregnancy prevention
• Health Promotion/ Substance abuse and Tobacco

Obesity

• Hosted Movin' in the Mountains weeklong fitness challenge.
• Organize Moms on the Move to complement Girls on the Run.
• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Swain HC working together on nutrition classes at school.
• Art in Action fundraiser.

Teen pregnancy prevention

• Host Girls on the Run.
• Presentation to 20 churches about teen pregnancy.
• Host motivational speakers at school.
• Advocate for sex education in middle school.
• Provide nurses with education

Substance abuse and Tobacco

• Youth TRU group.
• Working with community drug coalition.
• Cohosting after-prom lock in

Coordinator's Name: Teresa Pindu
Title: Director
Telephone Number: 828-488-4268
Fax Number: 828-488-4269
Email Address: partnershipforhealth@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: Swain County Hospital, 45 Plateau Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 www.swaincountync.gov
www.swaincounty.com

Transylvania County

2009 Transylvania County Community Health Assessment Land of Waterfalls Partnership for Health Partnership Mission: Land of Waterfalls Partnership for Health is a community based coalition that assesses community needs, develops recommendations and advocates for positive change in order to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Transylvania County through the enhancement of physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health.
Adopted May 28, 1999

• Access to health
• obesity prevention
• substance abuse

Developing a Community Health Access Network; support and training for partnership members; conversion of partnership from an institutional base to a broad community based membership. The percentage of minority population in Transylvania County is very small and generally well served by existing agencies (hospital, free clinic, etc.). The Partnership is making a special effort to ensure the Community Health Assessment captures information about and reflects the needs of the minority population. 2006 Wm. G. Anlyan Award; 2006 Recertification Coordinator's Name: Michael J. Ziegler
Title: Executive Director
Telephone Number: 828-884-3135 x237
Email Address: ziegler_michael@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: 98 E. Morgan St, Brevard, NC 28712 www.brevardncchamber.org/
www.visitwaterfalls.com/
www.artsofbrevard.org/
www.transylvaniacounty.org/
www.trhospital.org/
transylvaniatimes.com/
www.brevardnc.org/

Tyrrell County

2010 Tyrrell County Community Health Assessment Martin-Tyrell-Washington Health District www.mtwdistricthealth.org It looks great, easily navigatable, crisp, useful - all the good stuff. I will point to it with pride for board members and community folks who need to know more about HC. I noted that the LOWPFH mission statement also shows up in the Tyrell county listing.

• Health Promotion/Chronic Disease

• Tobacco Reality Unfiltered

• Teen tobacco cessation
• Hispanic population
• Faith-based communities

N/A Coordinator's Name: Lynette Romero
Title: Health Education
Telephone Number: 252-791-3153
Fax Number: 252-793-0129
Email Address: lynette.romero@mtwdistricthealth.org
Mailing Address: 408 Broad Street, PO Box 238, Columbia, NC 27925 www.visittyrrellcounty.com/government

Union County

2008 Union County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinian

• Teen Pregnancy
• Water Quality
• Senior Health Resources
• Access to care for indigents

• Access to care
• Indigent care

Coordinator's Name: Jackie Morgan
Title: Health Promotions Director
Telephone Number: 704-296-4825
Fax Number: 704-296-4807
Email Address: jackiemorgan@co.union.nc.us
Mailing Address: Union County Health Department, 1224 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC 28110 www.co.union.nc.us

Vance County

Vance County Community Health Assessment Granville-Vance District Health Department www.gvdhd.org

• Teen Pregnancy & STD Rates
• Drug and Gang-related Issues
• Chronic Disease

• Vance-Granville WoW (Working on Wellness) just completed a successful mini-grant program funded by ESMM...NC. 6 Vance County organizations implemented sustainable policy or environmental changes to encourage residents to eat smart and move more, while VC Commissioners instituted an annual Eat Smart Move More County Vance County Award program in July.
• VCHD applied for TPPI funding to address Teen Pregnancy in the schools but was denied. APPCNC has since awarded funds to build local capacity to address this issue. VCHD is currently working with area partners on the feasibility of starting a local Girls on the Run Affiliate with the goal of sponsoring at least 1 team in the coming school year and building the program in years to come. VCHD will be working with APPCNC and VC Schools to implement and train the appropriate staff on the "Making Proud Choices" in the schools to accommodate the new legislation which allows for comprehensive sex education.
• Through on-going community programs such as Community Service/Restitution, Project Youth Outreach, Friends of Youth and Conflict Management Services; the local JCPC is actively engaged to help reduce substance abuse rates, gang issues, anger / conflict management issues, and high school drop out rates. Upon request the Vance County Police Department facilitates drug and gang violence presentations. The JCPC also voted to support the Judicial Advisory Council which operates to address the needs of families in violation of the Compulsory Attendance Law without resorting to judicial action.

The workgroup addressing chronic disease is focusing on prevention efforts which they believe ought to be community—wide. The mini-grant project reached school-aged youth, the mentally and physically handicapped, seniors, an African American church, and YMCA non-members.

Teen pregnancy efforts address school-age youth. While many counties have wide-disparities between the races, Vance County's white teen pregnancy rate is increasing while the non-white rate has decreased. Hence we intend to target teens of all races with our efforts.

Drug use and gang issue efforts are directed at youths (and their families) at-risk for adjudication and services through the local Juvenile Crime Prevention Counsel and local law enforcement. CHA Coordinator's Name: Jackie Sergent
Title: Health Promotion Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-492-7915
Fax Number: 252-492-7915
Email Address: jsergent@gvdhd.org
Mailing Address: 115 Charles Rollins Road; Henderson, NC 27565 Vance County general
Schools
Cooperative Extension
Economic Development
Tourism
Community College
Downtown Development
Chamber
City of Henderson

Wake County

2010 Wake County Community Health Assessment Wake County Human Services wakegov.com

• Gangs & Youth Violence
• Behavioral Health
• Obesity (adults and children)
• Affordable Housing

• Advocates for Health in Action (AHA)
• Wake County Gang Prevention Partnership
• Wake County Local Managing Entity (LME)

All of the above CHA Coordinator's Name: Lechelle Wardell
Title: WCHS Program Consultant
Telephone Number: 919-518-0219
Fax Number: 919-250-3984
Email Address: lwardell@wakegov.com
Mailing Address: 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 wakegov.com

Warren County

2010 Warren County Community Health Assessment Healthy Carolinians of Warren County Healthy Carolinians of Warren County (HCWC) is a community-based partnership whose aim is to improve the quality of life for Warren County residents by starting new and/or supporting existing initiatives which address key health and safety issues of Warren County.

• Chronic Diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure)
• Health Promotions (substance abuse)
• Injury and Violence Prevention (motor vehicle, fires, domestic violence)
• Community Health
  • Quality Health Care Services
  • Unemployment
  • Education/Dropout

Injury Prevention: Buckle up program with car seats, booster seats and bike helmets.

Substance Abuse: TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) with school system

Health Promotions: Fitness & Nutrition: walking trails, Eat Smart Move More trainings and workshops with churches and community agencies

• Chronic Diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure)
• Health Promotions (substance abuse)

Thad B. Wester Award 2004 Community of Excellence Award

Healthy Carolinians Certifications 2004

Healthy Carolinians Recertification 2006

National Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification May 2006-2008

National Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification May 2008-2010

National Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification May 2010-2012 Coordinator's Name: Hilda H. Baskerville
Title: Healthy Carolinians Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-257-6012
Fax Number: 252-257-2897
Email Address: hbaskerville@co.warren.nc.us
Mailing Address: 544 West Ridgway Street, Warrenton, N. C. 27589 www.warrencountync.com

Washington County

2010 Washington County Community Health Assessment Washington CHAG
(Community Health Access Group) To come together from all parts of our community as one group to work on improving the overall health for everyone in Washington County.

• Chronic Disease/Health Promotion

• Get Your Move On
• Each One, Reach One

• Hispanic community
• Faith-Based communities

Recertified in 2008 Coordinator's Name: Lynette Romero
Title: Coordinator
Telephone Number: 252-791-3153
Fax Number: 252-793-0129
Email Address: lynette.romero@mtwdistricthealth.org
Mailing Address: MTW Health District 198 NC Hwy 45, Plymouth, NC 27962 www.washconc.org
www.mtwdistricthealth.org

Watauga County

2011 Watauga County Community Health Assessment:

• Introduction and Overview (PDF, 151 KB)
• Stakeholders' Report (PDF, 1.35 MB)
• Section II: Demographics, Socioeconomic, Health (PDF, 442 KB)
• Section III: 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey; Watauga County High School (PDF, 522 KB)
• Section IV: Community Opinion Survey Report (PDF, 2.12)
• Section V
• Section VI: Community Resources in Watauga County (PDF, 29 KB)
• Section VII: Executive Summary and Dissemination Plan (PDF, 38 KB)
• Section VIII: Community Priorities and Action Plans (PDF, 11 KB)

Watauga County Healthy Carolinians https://www.apprhs.org/services/community-outreach/watauga-healthy-carolinians The partnership is comprised of key community leaders, agencies, and healthcare providers who have come together to mobilize resources around a shared vision of health and safety.

• Health Promotion/ Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Chronic Disease/ Diabetes
• Injury/ Child Injury Prevention (SafeKIDS)
• Injury/ Suicide Prevention
• Health Promotion/ Child Obesity

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

• Conduct Baby Think It Over curriculum for all 9th graders of Watauga County Setting: Schools
• Annual presentation regarding local resources to faculty and staff
• Distributed yellow ribbon card to every high school student. Card has national suicide hotline and can be turned in to teachers or staff as a discrete way to ask for help.

Diabetes

• Provide diabetes education and prevention services to a local church including those with diabetes, those at risk, and children.
• Provide improved diabetes education services to farmworkers who have been diagnosed with diabetes and those with low literacy.
• Develop an American Diabetes Association (ADA) accredited Diabetes Self Management Program (DSME) at the Watauga Medical Center, the only full service hospital in Watauga County. Currently no program for diabetes patients to receive individual education exists in the entire county.

Child Injury Prevention (SafeKIDS)

• Check car seats at quarterly community events and for individual families through agency referrals.
• Distribute car seats to people who attend childbirth prep class. Car seats are provided free for Medicaid participants and are provided at a reduced cost for others.
• Community education at annual safety day, through health fairs, and Emergency Fest.
• Educate children about poisoning prevention.
• Promote bicycle safety and distribute bicycle helmets.

Suicide Prevention

• Conduct Linking Education and Awareness of Depression and Suicide (LEADS) curriculum for all 9th graders of Watauga County
• Annual presentation regarding local resources to faculty and staff
• Distributed yellow ribbon card to every high school student. Card has national suicide hotline and can be turned in to teachers or staff as a discrete way to ask for help.
• Presentation to local physicians regarding symptoms of depression and suicide and resources available.

Child Obesity

• Extend Greenway
• Train PE Teachers in SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) curriculum.
• Promote school employee and hospital employee wellness.
• Introduce locally grown produce into school cafeterias.
• Conduct Nutrition and Physical Activity Self Assessment in Child Care (NAPSACC) with all 50 Day Cares in the county. Conduct assessment, provide physical activity equipment, and introduce nutrition policies.
• Promote physical activity and nutrition via social marketing campaign.
• Train pediatricians via obesity screening and counseling.
• Implement Wake Med ENERGIZE Program, a physical activity and nutrition education 12 week program for pre-diabetic children.
• Monitor student BMI's for Watauga County School students (for all odd grades)

Suicide Prevention — Men

Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer — Men 2008 Vera Robinson Longevity recipient. Coordinator's Name: Bryan Belcher
Title: Manager
Telephone Number: 828-268-8961
Fax Number: 828-268-8964
Email Address: bbelcher@apprhs.org
Mailing Address: 215 Doctors Drive, Boone, NC 28607 www.apphealth.com

Wayne County

2008 Wayne County Community Health Assessment Wayne Action Teams for Community Health or WATCH www.getwatch.org To improve the health of the citizens of Wayne County.

• Access to Care
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Healthy Behaviors

Free mobile medical clinic, free stationary clinic, teen pregnancy prevention program Access to care, obesity, chronic disease treatment & prevention Coordinator's Name: Sissy Lee-Elmore
Title: Executive Director, WATCH
Telephone Number: 919-731-6653
Fax Number: 919-731-6901
Email Address: sissy.lee-elmore@waynehealth.org
Mailing Address: WATCH, P.O. Box 8001, Goldsboro, NC 27534 www.waynegov.com/165810410142431703/site/default.asp

Wilkes County

2009 Wilkes County Community Health Assessment Wilkes Healthy Carolinians Council http://www.wilkeshealth.com/whcc Wilkes Healthy Carolinians Council an advocate for health care reform, is a catalyst for improving quality, access, continuity, and coordination of health care services in Wilkes County….since 1993.

• Access to Health Care
• Health Promotion/ Substance Abuse
• Fitness & Nutrition / Child Obesity

Access to Care

• Increase access to primary medical care
• Promote Care Connection Pharmacy
• Promote access to mental health services

Substance Abuse

• Promote awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse
• Hire a substance abuse education consultant
• Adopted county wide tobacco free schools
• Institute alternate to suspension for high schools
• Establish and promote, "Project Lazarus" Naloxone intervention
• Exploring cost effective options for residential SA treatment

Fitness & Nutrition

• Screen all third grade and middle school students for elevated BMIs
• Promote nutrition education and fitness for at risk students
• Promote healthy choices and lifestyles for workplaces, places of worship and families

Poverty Coordinator's Name: Paul Hugger, phugger@wilkesregional.com
Coordinator's Name: Fred Brason, fbrason@projectlazarus.org
Telephone Number: 336-651-8130
Fax Number: 336-651-8196
Email Address:
Email Address:
Mailing Address: PO Box 609, N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Wilkes County Health Department
Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
Wilkes Community College
Wilkes County Schools
United Way of Wilkes
The Health Foundation, Inc.
NC Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center

Wilson County

2011 Wilson County Community Health Assessment (PDF, 1.2 MB) Wilson County Health Dept. www.wilson.co.com

• Alcohol/drug use
• Teen Pregnancy/Drop-Out Rates
• Unsafe Sex

• Teen Pregnancy
• Alcohol/Drug Use

CHA Coordinator's Name: Barbara Williams
Title: PHE- II
Telephone Number: 252-237-3141
Fax Number: 252-203-8301
Email Address: bwilliams@wilson-co.com
Mailing Address: 1801 Glendale Dr.Wilson,NC 27893 http://www.wilson-co.com/index.aspx?NID=85

Yadkin County

2007 Yadkin County Community Health Assessment
2007 Yadkin County Environmental Assessment
2007 Yadkin Count Community Health Assessment Executive Summary
Yadkin County Community Health Assessment Presentation Healthy Yadkin Citizens of Yadkin County, working together, emphasizing preventative health practices to improve the quality of life and health status of all citizens of Yadkin County.

• Physical Fitness
• Nutrition
• Tobacco, Alcohol & Drug Abuse
• Mental Health
• Chronic Disease
• Injury Prevention

Community Health Assessment, Smoking Cessation Classes, Health & Wellness Consultations, Healthy Yadkin Lending Library, Smoke-Free Dining Program, Yadkin Health Services Alliance, Weight-Management Classes, New Dental Clinic, Yadkin School Health Advisory Council, New Community Park for the Town of Yadkinville, "Start With Your Heart" Downtown Marker System & Guidebook, Lunch-N-Learns, and Suicide Awareness/Intervention Activities Access to Health Information, Access to Dental Care, Smoke-free Environments, Cancer, Teen Issues, Access to Mental Healthcare, Obesity, Access to Care, Rabies Prevention, Services for the Aging

Coordinator's Name: Jessica O. Cooper, MPH
Title: Health Educator & Preparedness Coordinator
Mailing Address:
Yadkin County Health Department
403 East Main Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
email
Office: 336.849.7588
Cell: 336.244.0030
Fax: 336.677.3722

www.yadkincounty.gov

Yancey County

2009 Yancey County Community Health Assessment Healthy Yancey www.healthyyancey.org Healthy Yancey is a group of concerned citizens working together to improve the quality of health for all people in Yancey County.

• Lifestyle improvement (health promotion)
• access to health care

Implementing Burnsville's pedestrian plan, renovation of Burnsville Gym, clean up day at Ray Cort Park, Fit Families Walking Tour, Preschool playgroup We continue to work on getting free opportunities for physical fitness in our community — we are currently working on implementing the pedestrian plan and adding new features to Ray Cort Park (like a sand volleyball court). Coordinator's Name: Amy Sheele
Title: Healthy Yancey, Program Coordinator
Telephone Number: 828-682-7899
Fax Number: 828-682-6262
Email Address: gchs@trhd.dst.nc.us
Mailing Address: 202 Medical Campus, Burnsville, NC 28714 www.yanceychamber.com
www.yanceync.net