Blue Health Initiatives 2016-2017 Impact Report

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Pathways Initiatives Map Eight communities funded in Round One (Aug. 1, 2016 – July 31, 2019): Atchison County, Bourbon County, Crawford County, Franklin County, Hoisington and northern Barton County, Kearny County, Reno County, Wichita County Eight communities funded in Round Two (Aug. 1, 2017 – July 31, 2020): The city of Chanute (in Neosho County), Cowley County, Dickinson County, Geary County, Harvey County, Lyon County, Northwest Collaborative (Atwood, Bird City, Colby and St. Francis in Cheyenne, Rawlins and Thomas counties), Seward County Pathways Initiatives 4
April 11, 2016 Pathways to a Healthy Kansas RFP released July 28, 2016 Pathways Round One Kick-off Event | Grantee awards ceremony Pathways Initiatives Impact The Pathways Initiatives, also known as Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, combine evidence-based solutions and promising practices for improving healthy eating, active living, and tobacco prevention to make a large impact across multiple sectors in communities. The initiatives represent the largest community grant program ever funded by BCBSKS. The program provides community coalitions with the tools and resources needed to remove barriers and engage their communities. The Big Picture The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Three risk factors of physical inactivity, poor nutrition and tobacco-use lead to four of the leading causes of chronic disease that cause 80 percent of the deaths in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that increasing physical activity, eating healthy and avoiding tobacco are among the best ways to lower risk for developing chronic diseases and to live healthier, longer. Pathways to Success Grantees are required to generate cross-sector engagement through each of the following pathways: • Core Pathway (coordination and planning activities) • Seven Community Pathways: Community Policy, Resident/Community Well-being, Food Retail, Health Care, Restaurants, Schools and Worksites PATHWAYS to a HEALTHY KANSAS Eligibility & Awards Each Kansas community has its own identity, with valuable traditions that contribute to the overall character of the state. The Pathways framework encourages community coalitions to identify the strategies that will work best for their residents while preserving and enhancing the culture of each of the communities. Eligible communities were required to: • Be located in a semi-urban, rural or frontier county • Have an active coalition or active Community Health Assessment/Improvement Plan work group • Illustrate commitment from community leaders We chose ‘Pathways’ as the name for this initiative in recognition of the many paths that must come together to make real, sustainable change in a community. We’re looking at the big picture. Virginia Barnes, Director of Blue Health Initiatives How does Kansas fare in healthy eating, active living and tobacco use?* 41.7% 22.9% 17.2% 82.1% Do not consume fruit at least once per day Do not consume vegetables at least once per day Currently smoke cigarettes Of adults do not participate in the recommended physical activity (aerobic and/or strengthening) *Source: http://www.kdheks.gov/brfss 5
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