CHIP Strategy Bank

Strategy: Heart Health Classes
Health Department, Agency, or Organization: Abilene Taylor County Public Health District
Size of Jurisdiction: 100,000-499,999
Description: In Abilene, TX, there has been an increase of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular issues in African Americans and Hispanics. A heart health class from the NIH is being implemented to in the community to be taught by Community Health Workers with the goal of providing health education to these populations. These classes are tailored to these specific communities and cultures to highlight the importance of proper diet and exercise.
Links:

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/wehl-community-health-workers-manual 

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/su-corazon-su-vida-manual-del-promotor-y-promotora-de