National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

Diabetes staff at State Health Departments—Join us as we collectively change the course of diabetes. Explore ways participating in the NACDD Diabetes Council can enhance your work. Listen to what other Members have to say at https://lnkd.in/e6tn4SKB #NationalDiabetesMonth #DiabetesPrevention #DiabetesManagement #CollectiveImpact

Don’t miss us at #APHA2024! Stop by the NACDD booth (812) to discover the latest in public health innovation, tools, and resources to drive real change in chronic disease prevention and health promotion.

At NACDD, we believe that small actions can create big impacts—especially when it comes to health equity and chronic disease prevention. On this special day, let’s take time to give back to our communities and support those in need. Whether it’s raising awareness about healthy living, volunteering with local health organizations, or simply lending a helping hand to a neighbor, you can make a difference today! Together, we can build a healthier, brighter future for everyone. Make a charitable donation to NACDD today. Your donation helps fund vital programs that promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities, and fight chronic diseases. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eDhzWN3D #MakeADifferenceDay #HealthEquity #NACDD #GiveBack #CommunityHealth #ChronicDiseasePrevention 💙💪

Sunday, Oct. 27 is National Mentoring Day. We are proud to celebrate Pamela Geis, recipient of NACDD's 2024 Mentor Award! Pamela, Diabetes Program Coordinator at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, has been a guiding light for public health professionals across the nation. Through her role in the NACDD Peg Adams Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program and her leadership with the Diabetes Council Mentoring Workgroup, Pamela has mentored countless individuals, helping to enhance skillsets and strengthen the fight against chronic disease. Her generosity, wisdom, and dedication make a lasting impact on all she works with. Thank you, Pamela, for making a difference! Learn more about the Diabetes Council and the Peg Adams Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program at https://lnkd.in/ej3C7KUf and learn more about the Impact Award Winners at https://lnkd.in/e9j_CyMS. 💙 #NationalMentoringDay #MentorshipMatters #NACDD #ChronicDiseasePrevention #ImpactAwards #HealthLeadership

Don't miss today's General Member Webinar! "Solutions for Reaching Priority Populations with Public Health Messages" Today Oct. 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Easter time (ET) **Join this live webinar for a chance to win one of four $25 Fandago gift cards!** Learn how NACDD’s Center for Partnerships & Innovation can make it easy for you to target hard-to-reach populations in your jurisdiction with public health messages. Hear case studies from state health departments that have implemented campaigns with Screenvision Media, a cinema advertising organization with the unique capacity to micro-target and stratify specific audiences and reach them where they naturally gather. Speakers will discuss platform capabilities such as audience segmentation and message execution as well as strategies to gain buy-in from stakeholders, including metrics of success and return on investment. https://ow.ly/e2OH50TK18J

Have you heard? NACDD facilitates Monthly Arthritis Program Sharing and Networking Webinars! These learning opportunities provide a platform for sharing experiences, lessons learned, and best practices, while also fostering networking and partnership-building. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/dKSWRkzG #NACDDActionOnArthritis #ArthritisAwareness

Congrats to NACDD President-Elect Teresa Aseret-Manygoats (she/her) on this recent 50 over 50 recognition! We are so proud of your accomplishments and contributions to our collective success. 😊

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Create a healthy workplace for employees with disabilities with inclusive health and wellness practices. A few to think about are: • Health and Wellness Programs- Offer disabled employees accessible health and wellness programs that give information about ways to stop tobacco use and prevent cancer. Some ways to make sure your programs are accessible include: Partnering with health care providers who understand disability; offering virtual appointment options, and/or accessible transportation to appointments, and having sign language interpreters, resources in braille, easy-read and plain language styles. • Inclusive Workplace Wellness Committees- Make sure your workplace wellness groups include people with disabilities so they can help plan wellness programming and disability is a part of the conversation. • Cancer Education and Awareness Campaigns- Create workplace projects that bring awareness to the connection between tobacco use and cancer. Make sure resources are accessible to all employees and inclusive of people with different access needs. #DisabilityInclusionNetwork #NDEAM Image Description: A navy-blue background with text “National Disability Employment Awareness Month”, #NDEAM and website dol.gov/odep. Various photos of people with and without disabilities in their workplaces. “Tip #2 Prioritize disability inclusion and leadership in workplace health and wellness practices. Access to good jobs for All Means a Healthy Workplace for All.” An image of a navy-blue road. The Disability Inclusion Network and Office of Disability Employment Policy Logos.

Today is National Mammography Day! 🎗️ NACDD is proud to support and raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Mammograms are a crucial tool in catching breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective. Through our partnership with the CDC and Red Glass Pictures, we created the Bring Your Brave campaign, offering digital resources to support family conversations and cancer prevention strategies. This impactful campaign was honored with a Gold Medal at the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. Regular screenings save lives. Let’s continue empowering people with knowledge and resources to take control of their health. 💗 Schedule your mammogram today and encourage others to do the same! Learn more about Bring Your Brave: https://lnkd.in/eqkmnGSF #NationalMammographyDay #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #WomensHealth #NACDD

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). One way to ensure people with disabilities access to a healthy workplace is through inclusive workplace policies. Here are some polices to think about during NDEAM: • Smoke-Free Workplace Policies- Create and apply policies to end indoor/outdoor e-cigarette and tobacco use to limit people breathing in harmful smoke. • Health Screening Policies- Create a workplace rule that gives all employees paid time off for cancer/health screenings. Pro Tip: Work with your employees to find accessible, local screening places. • Flexible Work Accommodations: Design policies that support reasonable work accommodations so employees with disabilities know they have flexible work options. #DisabilityInclusionNetwork #NDEAM Image Description: A navy-blue background with text “National Disability Employment Awareness Month”, #NDEAM and website dol.gov/odep. Various photos of people with and without disabilities in their workplaces. “Tip #1 Make sure workplace policies support people with disabilities. Access to good jobs for All Means a Healthy Workplace for All.” An image of a navy-blue road. The Disability Inclusion Network and Office of Disability Employment Policy Logos.