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Extending Our Hearts and Our Reach Cardio CAN will continue to see a growing number of new patients and monitor overall improved health of current patients. The program will be able to extend its reach to even more of those underserved in Tarrant County. Through the program’s services, including Cornerstone’s fitness facility and nutrition classes, patients have access to the tools necessary to help them maintain a healthier lifestyle. Cardio CAN is more closely monitored and communicates patient data with its new electronic medical records. We are grateful for the continued support of the <strong>Foundation</strong> and will continue to expand upon our mission with this partnership. – Mike Doyle, CEO, Cornerstone Assistance Network SUMMARY GRANT AWARDEE: Cornerstone Assistance Network GOAL: To provide guidance for uninsured and low-income families to become more independent while leading healthier lives. AREA OF FOCUS: Fort Worth, TX 2012 GRANT AWARD: $191,955 TOTAL GRANT AWARD(S): $526,955 The Cornerstone Assistance Network’s Cardio CAN program is located in Fort Worth, an area marked by high diagnoses of hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes, but low access to healthcare, according to Tarrant County Public Health Surveys. 1 Through the use of trusted promotores, Cardio CAN targets urban communities with high populations of immigrants and Englishas-a-second-language (ESL) speakers, disabled persons, families, and retirees. Cardio CAN’s goal is prevention first, followed by intervention, and requires participants to take greater responsibility in their own care. The program is sensitive to the difficult challenges of the working poor and responds by utilizing four key initiatives, including a medical home, health education, healthy cooking classes, and a fitness program. In 2012, 30% of the 145 participants monitored over time reduced their Hemoglobin A1C measures by 10% or more and at least 20% of those participants reduced their LDL and triglyceride measures by 20% or more. The Cardio CAN program received three consecutive years of funding from the Connections for Cardiovascular Health SM (CCH) program for a total of $526,955. 1 Tarrant County Public Health Survey 12
Great Gains and Tremendous Loss Not only does Mississippi lead the nation in obesity for underserved/low-income residents, Holmes County is the country’s poorest county, with an approximate per capita yearly income of $12,000. 1 On top of that, 41% of Holmes County residents are obese. The Healthy Families Movement Program (HFMP) at the Dr Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc implements a cardiovascular wellness program for women that includes medical, nutritional, fitness and behavioral counseling, stress management, and lifestyle change elements to combat these statistics. Equally as important, the program seeks to accomplish this in an enjoyable and engaging community setting for the participating women. In 2012, the program provided 130 participants with access to a fitness center and home equipment and offered program activities that included cooking demonstrations and grocery store and restaurant outings. Pre- and posttest scores in all areas of fitness showed a 70% decrease in the time needed to walk/run one mile for program participants. Additionally, those same 130 participants lost a total of 960 pounds through improved diet, increased physical activity, and behavior change. HFMP has received two years of funding from the CCH program for a total of $440,680 to date. Our goal is to tackle the problem of poor cardiovascular health and obesity in Mississippi through the Healthy Families Movement Program. This program educates women about nutrition, physical activity, and cardiovascular health in order to increase their knowledge of a healthy lifestyle. We also hope to assist participants and their families in making small changes in health behaviors that will lead to big results. – Stellanda Davis-Cornelius, MCHC, CEO, Dr Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc SUMMARY GRANT AWARDEE: Dr Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc GOAL: To reduce the risk of heart disease among low-income, African American women in the community. AREA OF FOCUS: Lexington, MS 2012 GRANT AWARD: $250,000 TOTAL GRANT AWARD(S): $440,680 1 USDA, US Census Data 2010 13
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