Community Partnerships for Healthy Mothers and Children in Bonner County (CPHMC) KIM YOUNG, MS, RDN, LD

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1 Community Partnerships for Healthy Mothers and Children in Bonner County (CPHMC) KIM YOUNG, MS, RDN, LD By the end of this session you will 1. Describe the steps for capacity building for planning community projects. 2. Describe three activities from the Bonner County Coalition for Health s (BCCH) community action plan implemented in Bonner County. 3. List three ways to market or create awareness about activities implemented in the community. About CPHMC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded $9.37 million to five national organizations to implement population based strategies to improve community health. Panhandle Health District is 1 of 30 local WIC agencies selected. National WIC Association Panhandle Health District 1

2 CPHMC Goals and Objectives to reduce and prevent chronic disease in mothers and young children by improving access to healthy food environments and disease management and prevention services Twin approach Target Population: Low income women and children Reach: 50% of entire Bonner County population Societal Community Relationship Individual CPHMC Goals and Objectives Primary Objective A: Increase the number of people in Bonner County with improved access to environments with healthy food and beverage options Primary Objective B: Increase the number of people in Bonner County with improved access to opportunities for chronic disease prevention, risk reduction or management through community and clinical linkages Why Bonner County? 9 separate cities and 11 separate unincorporated communities 28 primary care physicians serving a population of >40,000 (1) Health Professional Shortage Area BMI 34% adults overweight, 25% BMI >30 (clinically obese) Inadequate vegetable and fruit consumption Physical inactivity Heart Disease Risk Factors 40.5% High TC, 30% HBP 2

3 Why Bonner County? Poverty 16% below FPL 69% of WIC 49% free & reduced lunch (NCES CCD ) Limited Access to Healthy Food 6 grocery stores, yet transportation an issue (72% of Bonner County s population considered rural) 3 farmers markets: 1 accepts SNAP and none accept WIC (Community Commons, April 2016) WIC in Bonner County 45% women considered overweight 43% high maternal weight gain 14% children considered overweight or obese 11% infants and children have inadequate growth Timeline of grant Capacity Building (February September 2016) Community Action Plan Implementation (October 2016 May 2017) Capacity Building Step 1 Leadership Team Nanci Jenkins, MS, RDN, LD Project Coordinator and WIC Dietitian Dr. Zachary Halversen, Family Practice Dr. Kristin Algoe, OB/GYN WIC Client Advocate Anna Blackford, Nurse Dr. Ronald Jenkins, Cardiology Submit project reports and progress on performance measures throughout the grant period. Develop success stories and disseminate messages about the project throughout the grant period. 3

4 Partners to name a few (Step 2) Anna Blackford (nurse) Steve Furnin (Grocer) Bill Litsinger (Bonners Partners in Care, Director) Sheryl Rickard (BGH, CEO) Dr. Roger Harding (SCRC) Alison Burgstahler (PT) Shawn Keough (Senator) Barney Ballard (Chef) Shawn Woodward (LPOSD, Superintendent) Barbara Nicolich (BGH, IT) Debbie Love (BC Food Bank, Director) CPHMC Coalition Partners Coalition partners will be implementing policy, system, and environmental improvements to make healthy living easier in Bonner County where residents live, learn, work and play. Community engagement and diverse sector community leaders are vital for sustainable community changes and improvements. Capacity Building Final Steps Community Needs Assessment Community Action Plan (CAP) development Community Action Plan Examples Increase the number of schools that implement healthy vending and concession practices. Increase the number of institutions (schools, child care settings, workplaces, senior centers, etc.) in the community that develop healthy food and beverage procurement policies Increase the number of health insurers who cover cash value fruit and vegetable prescriptions, based on the WIC CVV guidelines 4

5 Community Action Plan Objective A: Access to healthy food and beverage options Change for Change program get paid to get healthy! Harvesting our Health developing community gardens throughout Bonner County Objective B: Access to chronic disease prevention and risk reduction/management Bonner County Resources for Health and Wellness Non pharmaceutical prescription pads Bonner County Coalition for Health website ( Primary Objective C Required Increase the number of public and partner messages showcasing CPHMC project efforts and achievements from 0 to 24 by the end of the project period. Radio Social media Newspaper articles Mailer PSA Change for Change Recipes 1. Yukon Gold potatoes, leeks, whole wheat flour, reduced fat cheddar cheese 2. Brussels sprouts, navel oranges, shallots, walnuts 3. Spaghetti squash, broccolini, Monterey Jack cheese, olive oil 5

6 Recipe Contest Variety of fresh produce, whole grains, low fat dairy, or dried beans, peas or lentils Minimal sodium, sugar, and saturated fat Limit to 8 ingredients Less than 90 minutes to prepare and cook No specialty equipment required 1 st place $100 gift card to Super 1 Foods 2 nd place $50 gift card to Super 1 Foods 3 rd place $25 gift card to Super 1 Foods Community Gardens RECIPE WINNER 3/1/17 Lake Pend Oreille School District elementary schools Mountain States Early Head Start Senior Center Bonner County Food Bank 6

7 Sandpoint Community Resource Center Listing of Bonner and Boundary County resources Links to Rx Pads and Non pharmaceutical Healthy Lifestyle Rx Pads Bonner County Resources for Health and Wellness help.html Getting the word out! Article PSA blast Facebook posts Success Stories Presentations Brochure Website 7

8 Website h / Benefits Positively impacts Bonner County Access to healthy food and beverages Access to clinical and community linkages Help prevent chronic disease Highlights/recognizes North Idaho Great work could bring future funding Outcomes achieved Increased collaboration between national and community partners Increased community capacity to implement policy, systems, and environmental improvements Increased messages on the importance of policy, systems, and environmental improvements Increased access to environments with healthy food or beverage options Increased opportunities for chronic disease prevention, risk reduction or management through community and clinical linkages 8

9 Chronic Disease begins early in life! 9