This toolkit is designed to support state and local efforts in reducing cancer risks by addressing exposure to harmful chemical and radiological agents in our environment and workplaces. #DYK By 2050, CDC predicts the total number of incident cases to increase by almost 50% as a result of the growth and aging of the U.S. population Creating safer, healthier environments is key to cancer prevention, and this resource can help guide us in making impactful changes. https://lnkd.in/ea-r9yqg Please explore and share this valuable toolkit. #NACDD #CDC #Cancer #PublicHealth #Aging #CancerPrevention
ProVention Health
Public Health
Decatur, Georgia 981 followers
Sparking Innovation In Public Health And Partnerships
About us
Prevention starts with education and awareness that will radically impact disease prevention in both large populations and individual lives. We leverage the work of our partner the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) and its more than 7,000 members. Thus, we have access to federal, state and local health agencies, countless community coalitions, councils and committees, as well as hundreds of public health subject matter experts in every state and US Jurisdiction. ProVention is uniquely positioned to stand alongside health systems, corporate employers, community health workers, benefits managers, insurance providers, government health agencies, and patient advocacy groups. It is only through such partnerships that we move the needle toward increased health and well-being. We look forward to partnering with you.
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www.proventionhealth.org
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- Industry
- Public Health
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Decatur, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Disease Prevention, Chronic Disease Prevention, Chronic Disease Management, Health Education, Public Health, and Diabetes
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Decatur, Georgia 30030, US
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Thank you for highlighting this important cause.
On September 16 at noon, the NIH Women’s Health Roundtable Series continues with “Elevating Women’s Voices to Improve Maternal Mental Health.” Co-hosted by NIMH and the Office of Research on Women’s Health, this roundtable will spotlight crucial research areas in maternal mental health, including discussions on #Pregnancy and the #Postpartum period. Register now: https://go.nih.gov/uAYUhwA. #MaternalMentalHealth
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Making diet changes can help reduce the risk of chronic disease. Diet is linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and 13 kinds of cancer. Healthy Eating Tips: ✅Eat more vegetables and fruits ✅Pick whole grains ✅Limit unhealthy fats ✅Choose low-fat protein ✅Reduce salt intake Start with an easy one. It’s hard to change everything at once, so start with the healthy habit that would be easiest for you. It might be adding a vegetable to dinner or using brown rice instead of white. Source: Mayo Clinic Read: https://lnkd.in/e_gPEr9g #HealhtyHabits #MayoClinic #PublicHealth #Diet #ProventionHealth
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ProVention Health supports The Community Guide offering a collection of evidence-based recommendations and findings from the Community Preventive Services Task Force on more than 20 public health topics. Find out how you can use this free online resource to improve the health of your community: https://bit.ly/3pxFVqH #CDC #PublicHealth #ChronicDisease
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ProVention Health Executive Director John William Patton and Board President John Robitscher, MPH are attending the Innovation Festival September 16-19, 2024 in New York, NY. In its tenth year, the 2024 Fast Company Innovation Festival unfolds in venues throughout New York City, convening thousands of makers and innovators from across the globe—exceptional leaders and doers shaping the future—for four days of inspired conversation, purposeful networking, and meaningful takeaways. https://lnkd.in/dqyP_Fny We look forward to meeting other innovators! #FastCompany #InnovationFestival2024 #Partnership
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Information for Employers and Insurers Do you have questions about how employers and insurers can improve the health, quality of life, and productivity of America's workforce? ProVention Health offers the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program. Program features: ✅ Help prevent type 2 diabetes ✅ Develop healthier employee habits over time; like eating smarter, reducing stress, and getting more physical activity. ✅ Organizations using HALT include hospitals, primary care offices, community centers, FQHCs, and regional YMCAs, among others. Investing in employee health is not just good ethics; it’s good for business! Contact us to find out how HALT Diabetes can benefit your organization. https://lnkd.in/eDnPQGSb #HALT #HALTDiabetes #Diabetes #PublicHealth #DPP #DiabetesPrevention #ProventionHealth #ChronicDisease
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Parental Mental Health Matters! ProVention Health Supports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Surgeon General's office efforts to call attention to the need to support parents, caregivers, and their families. https://ow.ly/z2zq50Tekle #PaternalHealth #PublicHealth #ChronicDisease #ChronicDiseasePrevention
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ProVention Health supports Mental Health America and agrees that peer support is a powerful tool for improving youth mental health.
Peer support is a powerful tool for improving youth mental health. Feeling safe and understood by someone in a similar situation can be the key to youth feeling comfortable enough to ask for help and receive support. Join Mental Health America next Thursday, September 12, at 1 pm ET for a free webinar discussing how peer support can be a powerful tool in improving youth mental health. 🗓️ Whether you’re a young person, educator, mental health professional, caregiver, or simply passionate about supporting young people, this webinar will equip you with valuable insights on the benefits of youth peer support. Register ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/etxq3_Xq
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10 Ways ProVention Health is Sparking Health Innovation in Public Health. ✅ Timely Initiatives solely focused on promoting prevention. ✅ Develop Collaborative Relationships. ✅ Assist companies in employee health while reducing medical claims. ✅ Establish healthier community environments. ✅ Approach problems with innovative ideas and leverage technology. ✅ Leverage the work of our partner the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) ✅ Specialists in lasting partnerships. ✅ Measure and constantly analyze outcomes. ✅ Offer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-approved Lifestyle Coach training. Let’s partner! https://lnkd.in/drG-79r5 #PublicHealth #ChronicDisease #ChronicDiseasePrevention #NACDD #CDC
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The Alzheimer's Association®’s Association reported that about 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 die of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified Alzheimer’s as the 7th leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, with 119,399 people dying from Alzheimer’s disease altogether. Read: https://lnkd.in/diQf6VRh #Alzheimers #PublicHealth #ChronicDisease #ProventionHealth #AlzheimersinAmerica
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