Priority 3: The Nebraska public health system has expanded health promotion capacity to deliver public health prevention programs and services across the lifespan.

One of the main keys to success in preventing the unhealthy behaviors that are associated with heart disease, cancer and the other leading causes of death is the ability of the public health system and its partners to deliver effective health promotion programs and policies across the life span. The SHIP Health Promotion Priority includes four major objectives focusing on building the health promotion capacity at the state and local levels, including improving competencies and leadership skills in the public health workforce.