Priority Area 2: Promoting Healthy Behaviors
Goal 2: Ensure healthy and active living by addressing preventable and treatable health conditions such as obesity, chronic disease and mental health
Objective 2A: Reduce adult and childhood obesity.
Objective 2B: Increase appropriate health screenings, vaccinations and mental health services.
Objective 2C: Prevent and reduce the use/abuse of tobacco, alcohol and drugs.
Objective 2A Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Partner with farmers markets to issue WIC Farmers Markets checks.
Lead: RUHS-PH NutritionPromote and implement current department programs to increase healthy food and beverage purchases among WIC and SNAP participants.
Lead: RUHS Public Health
Activities:-Be Better Campaign 2016
-Join the Movement 2015
-Rethink Your Drink
-WIC Farmers Markets Checks.Continue to promote the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) to advance partnerships in addressing preventable diseases.
Lead: RUHS-PHPartner with other community based organizations to promote exercise and healthy eating to reduce obesity.
Lead: American Heart AssociationImplement programs to provide meals and after-school programs for children.
Lead: Palm Springs Unified School DistrictImplement NAPSACC educational programs to increase the number of childcare providers that are NAPSACC certified.
Lead: Riverside County Child Care ConsortiumImplement nutrition and physical activity workshops for families.
Lead: Riverside County Child Care ConsortiumImplement educational workshops for childcare centers on how they can improve their nutrition and physical activity environment.
Lead: RUHS-PH, NAPSACCProvide individual case management to educate individuals and families on healthy and active living.
Lead: RUHS-PHExpand partnerships across sectors (schools, cities, water districts, etc.) to assist in the development of strategies to address obesity.
Lead: RUHS-PHAssist child care centers with developing policies that prioritize nutrition and physical activity.
Lead: NAPSACCDevelop and implement healthy living education to parents and teachers.
Lead: NAPSACCImplement educational strategies to inform community partners of strategies for chronic disease prevention.
Lead: RUHS-PHActivities:-Healthy Cities Network newsletter
-Healthy Riverside County Annual Report
-Epidemiology briefsImplement a diabetes management & prevention program.
Lead: American Diabetes AssociationAssist employers in developing a workplace wellness program to prevent diabetes.
Lead: American Diabetes AssociationPromote 100 Mile Club at schools and community events in order to encourage children to engage in physical activity.
Lead: 100 Mile ClubHost Diabetes Camps for children in order to guide newly diagnosed type 2 patients as well as individuals and families of newly diagnosed type 1 patients.
Lead: American Diabetes AssociationAssist in the implementation of Wellness Lives Here program, which helps communities and businesses promote healthy habits to reduce diabetes and obesity.
Lead: American Diabetes AssociationPromote self-management of chronic diseases to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and progression of chronic diseases like obesity.
Lead: RUHS-PHActivities:-Increase participation in Healthier Living Program (HELPS) by 2%
Objective 2B Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Implement educational strategies on preventive measures for hypertension.
Lead: American Heart AssociationWork with agencies on prevention of child abuse and mental health.
Lead: Riverside County Child Care ConsortiumImplement "dancercise" classes to prevent and decrease arthritis pain and lessen the need for prescription medications.
Lead: Move and Groove 4 HealthImplement a diabetes management & prevention program.
Lead: American Diabetes AssociationImplement Healthy Eating Active Living (HEALZone) program to improve social and physical environments with the goal of preventing chronic diseases like obesity.
Lead: Kaiser PermanenteImplement cooking demonstrations to help prevent the development and self-management of chronic diseases.
Lead: Kaiser PermanentePartner with employers to implement employee wellness programs.
Lead: Kaiser PermanenteCollaborate with partners to increase funding opportunities for prevention programs/screenings.
Lead: Kaiser PermanenteHelp improve self-management skills for chronic diseases by offering classes and educational materials on appropriate health screenings and preventive behaviors.
Lead: Borrego Health FoundationImprove care coordination to remind patients for recalls and screenings.
Lead: Borrego Health FoundationImplement optional BMI screenings for employees to prevent chronic diseases.
Lead: WGUPartnering with local hospitals to implement preventive screenings to reduce 51/50 hospitalizations.
Lead: RUHS-Behavioral HealthDistribute data to inform preventive services for obesity, physical activity, tobacco use, alcohol use/abuse, vaccinations, diabetes management, and behavioral health.
Lead: HARCPartner with Get-Tested Coachella Valley to measure community attitudes towards HIV testing and HIV preventive measures.
Lead: HARCDistribute informational brochures on diabetes and mental health to educate the public on preventive measures.
Lead: HARCImplement exercise programs to prevent further development of chronic diseases for older adults.
Lead: Riverside County Office on AgingImplement educational and support group workshops to help improve self-management of chronic diseases.
Lead: Riverside County Office on AgingDevelop partnerships with senior centers, communities, and housing to help implement health promotion programs for older adults, care givers, and adults with chronic diseases such as disabilities.
Lead: Riverside County Office on AgingPromote timely vaccinations with immunization programs by disseminating vaccine information to parents.
Lead: RUHS-PH
Objective 2C Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Train facilitators to run smoking cessation clinics.
Lead: American Lung Association - Inland CountiesImprove chronic illness for asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and lung disease by providing support and educational resources.
Lead: American Lung Association - Inland CountiesImplement educational campaigns in order to raise awareness about lung cancer and prevention.
Lead: American Lung Association - Inland CountiesProvide education, intervention, cessation information to youth.
Lead: United Corona and Norco Stamp Tobacco Out ProgramAssist cities in implementing tobacco-free policies.
Lead: RUHS-PHActivities:-Smoke Free Outdoor Non-recreational Public Areas
-Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing
-Tobacco Retail Licensing
-Smoke Free Dine/Bar/ServiceExpand partnerships with organizations to promote awareness of the negative effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs at community events.
Lead: United Corona and Norco Stamp Tobacco Out ProgramInfluence school policy to prohibit vape usage or possession at schools.
Lead: United Corona and Norco Stamp Tobacco Out ProgramDevelop and implement educational workshops for youth about the health effects of vaping.
Lead: United Corona and Norco Stamp Tobacco Out ProgramOffer group and individual smoking cessation classes.
Lead: Stop Smoking Stay QuitAdvocate and ensure the passage of prop 56 to raise taxes on tobacco products.
Lead: Stop Smoking Stay QuitImplement anti-tobacco education to youth in schools and other community settings.
Lead: Stop Smoking Stay QuitImplement tobacco decoy operations to inspect tobacco retailers and to prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors.
Lead: Department of Environmental Health