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…n South Dakota Investing in local resources to support and build a healthy community where people live, learn, work and play is integral to long term health promotion and prevention of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases and associated risk factors continue to be the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in South Dakota and the United States. While chronic diseases are largely attributable to individual health behaviors, there is a growing body…

Marketing Tools

…rces History of Self-Management Programs (PDF) Order Print Materials Order FREE printed materials to keep on hand for your community! Orders can consist of 20–200 quantity of the same resource. First and Last Name* Email* Phone* Shipping Address* Street Address City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMar…

Adapt for Native Culture

…encouraging healthy habits and sharing information with family and friends. 100% reported implementing learned skills: More physical activity Feeling less stress Better management of diabetes Personal reflections from participants who have attended our workshops Steve, Diabetes workshop “I lost a daughter to diabetes recently, so I share the diabetes information, like the plate method. I am so impressed with the program and the book. I have shared…

Communities

…munication Index Research-based tool to help you develop and assess public communication materials Canva Website that allows users to create social media posts, documents, marketing materials and ads to promote community events, community health needs assessment activities, etc. Community Health Improvement Plan (Action Planning) Resources CDC Community Health Improvement Navigator One-stop-shop that offers expert-vetted tools and resources to com

Schools – Resources

…ren American Diabetes Association – Safe at School Health Communications BeFreeSD.com: South Dakota Tobacco Control Download Library Community Health Media Center (CHMC): Nutrition and Physical Activity Make It Your Own (MIYO): Cancer Screening, HPV Vaccination, Tobacco Cessation Media Campaign Resource Center (MCRC): Tobacco Control Environmental Scan Sector Summary Report Heart Disease & Stroke CPR in Schools Mission: Lifeline – American Heart A…

Our Program

…althy South Dakota by guiding the work and informing expectations through: Compassion and Empathy interacting with warmth, courtesy, and dignity while respecting the needs and understanding the values of participants Collaboration collectively establishing, evolving, and leveraging partnerships Consistent Information offering quality evidence-based resources Confidence igniting self-efficacy and empowerment Commitment dedicating to elevating indiv…

Online Catalog

…DOH Online Catalog Order professionally developed, health-related promotional materials from the South Dakota Department of Health. These materials are available free of charge and include posters, brochures, handouts, palm cards, and other printed materials. To view catalog categories and options go to the SD Department of Health’s Educational Materials Catalog….

Success Stories

and Wellness for Patients with Hypertension at Coteau des Prairies through Compass Care Huron Clinic’s Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Program Proves an Effective Model for Hypertension Diagnosis and Control Overcoming Barriers Around Social Determinants of Health Increasing Healthcare Referrals for Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota Supporting Cancer Patients and Survivors Through Implementation of Evidence-Based Nutrition Interv…

Workwell Steps

…employee health may lower health care costs, insurance claims, or worker’s compensation costs. Examples include: Health insurance claims over time such as hospitalizations, outpatient visits, and pharmacy claims Changes in health care utilization through preventive health services such as cancer, diabetes, blood pressure, body composition, and blood glucose screenings Percent of employees with chronic disease that is being controlled through medic…

Diabetes

…essment Reimbursement or assistance purchasing glucose monitoring strips Research chronic disease self-management programs that might be available Research diabetes prevention programs in your area Offer to cover nutritional counseling as a preventive measure Better Choices, Better Health® SD Workshops Millions of people live with chronic health conditions. BCBH-SD offers FREE workshops for adults and their caregivers to help them manage symptoms,…