…ional sessions conducted by clinicians, health educators, and other health professionals both within and outside of the clinical setting Provide reimbursement for long-term control medicines, education, and services to reduce asthma triggers that are often not covered by health insurers Provide time or resources for asthma support group attendance Better Choices, Better Health® SD Workshops Millions of people live with chronic health conditions. B…
…y choices in vending machines Offer healthy food alternatives at meetings, company functions, and health education events Make available reliable resources on general nutrition related to portion size (for example, portion size placemat or plate, food models) Provide lunch and learn education sessions Provide a bottled water dispenser in your workplace break room Offer nutrition education classes based on assessments of interest and need Make refr…
…rition through environmental and policy changes will help employees to overcome and reduce overweight and obesity. Health Consequences of Being Obese Coronary heart disease Type 2 diabetes Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) Hypertension (high blood pressure) Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) Stroke Liver and gallbladder disease Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Osteoarthritis (a degeneratio…
…so a complex disease. No single factor can predict whether a person will become addicted to drugs. A combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors influences risk for addiction. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance that taking drugs can lead to addiction. The good news is that drug addiction is treatable and can be successfully managed. Prevention, education, and pro-active measures make a huge difference….
…n signs or display boards to encourage physical activity Post notices of upcoming events in the community, school, or faith-based organizations on bulletin boards or email lists Participate in online challenges hosted on the HealthySD.gov website Incorporate physical activity into meetings throughout the day, such as a ‘walk and talk’ meeting outdoors Consider the physical ‘built environment’ at your worksite and how it encourages or discourages p…
…covered during each session FREE Walk With Ease guidebook Certification of Completion You will be asked to complete a survey before and after the workshop Explore More BCBH-SD Workshops Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall prevention is an evidenced-based beginner introduction to the mind/body practice of tai chi designed to provide pain relief, reduce fall risk, improve balance, muscle strength and flexibility…
…partment of Health Apply Now Evidence-Based Decision Making Guidance for research-backed interventions and programs Explore Better Choices, Better Health® SD FREE workshops for adults living with a chronic health condition Learn tried-and-true ways to achieve better health at any age or ability level. Workshops are available in-person and online. Register for a workshop Registrarse Para Un Taller Events Annual conferences for inspiring collaborati…
…South Dakota Data Dashboards The South Dakota Department of Health maintains a number of data dashboards containing maps, graphs, and charts allowing the public to explore a wide range of data and trends. Avoid Opioid SD Key Data Be Tobacco Free Key Data Better Choices Better Health Cancer Incidence & Mortality Assessment Tool South Dakota Infectious Disease South Dakota Suicide Prevention South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System…
…ion Program Giving Cities Legs – Ideas and Inspirations from Walk Friendly Communities National Complete Streets Coalition Park Rx Partnership for Active Transportation Rails to Trails Safe Routes to School Steps to a Walkable Community Oral Health South Dakota Resources Delta Dental Mobile Program South Dakota Department of Health Oral Health Program National Resources CDC – Community Water Fluoridation CDC – Oral Health Tobacco South Dakota Reso…
…partment of Health Apply Now Evidence-Based Decision Making Guidance for research-backed interventions and programs Explore Better Choices, Better Health® SD FREE workshops for adults living with a chronic health condition Learn tried-and-true ways to achieve better health at any age or ability level. Workshops are available in-person and online. Register for a workshop Events Annual conferences for inspiring collaboration and leadership 2021 Part…
