This program is a behavioral change intervention to reduce heart disease and stroke risk among citizens in Nash County.  We educate individuals to focus on lifestyle changes, such as healthy food choices and physical activity to decrease risk factors of chronic conditions.  Through individual and group-session programs, participants learn about healthy eating and food portions to stay healthy.  Health department staff will assist faith-based and community organizations to establish healthy foods and physical activity policies during events and programs.    

Citizens of Nash County.  

The purpose of these programs is to increase activities to help Nash County citizens reduce health disease rates, stroke rates, diabetes rates, and obesity rates among Nash County residents. Individuals that participate in these programs are able to control blood pressure levels, control blood glucose levels, cholesterol, caloric intake, and lower A1C levels for better health. 

-Participated in 10+ community events/health fairs educating our citizens on various health topics.

-Hosted 2 sessions on Heart Health to inform our citizens about heart disease.

-Shared various health topics through our county social media platform to inform our citizens about healthy living tips.

-Challenges: we had some staff turnover that limited our ability to attend and participate in community events.