Mississippi Chronic Illness Coalition

1. Mississippi Chronic Illness Coalition Mary Helen Conner BSN, MPH, CHES March 23, 2006

2. History Formed in 1996, the Mississippi Chronic Illness Coalition first concentrated its efforts on Diabetes The Coalition expanded in 1999 to include other chronic diseases affecting Mississippians including Cardiovascular Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Obesity etc…

3. Membership MCIC consists of active and supporting members from over 130 member organizations with a vested interest in decreasing and preventing chronic illness in the state of Mississippi

4. Mission Statement The Mississippi Chronic Illness Coalition is a volunteer driven partnership with the mission of reducing chronic illness and associated health disparities to improve the health of all Mississippians by facilitation of health promotion and disease prevention

5. Goals I. Identify, recruit and coordinate statewide partners and resources that will aid in accomplishing MCIC’s mission II. Identify and share resources to empower the general public to take ownership of their health through behavior change

6. Goals III. Identify and share resources to empower system level change to reduce the burden of chronic illness in Mississippi (proposed) IV. Promote healthcare provider education relating to chronic illness throughout the state

7. Committees Advocacy Community-Based Prevention Education Professional Education Public Relations/ Membership

8. Accomplishments Capitol Day State Action Plans “Know Your Numbers” Campaign

9. Capitol Day Conducted for the past five years Over 600 people have been screened for body mass index (BMI), cholesterol, blood pressure, and cholesterol

10. State Action Plans Mississippi State Plan: Diabetes Prevention and Control Mississippi State Plan for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Control Mississippi Asthma State Plan Answering Mississippi’s Cancer Challenge

11. Know Your Numbers Campaign This public education campaign was created and developed by a Mississippi Chronic Illness Coalition subcommittee with the assistance of Mitcham Strategic Partners Materials for public and professional education include posters, brochures, mail stuffers and a PowerPoint public educational presentation

12. Blood Pressure GOAL 120/80 Know Your Numbers Lets review our numbers: blood pressure is less than 120/80Lets review our numbers: blood pressure is less than 120/80

13. Fasting Blood Sugar GOAL <126 Know Your Numbers Fasting blood sugar is less than 126Fasting blood sugar is less than 126

14. BMI (Body Mass Index) GOAL < 25 Know Your Numbers Strive to have a BMI of 25 or lessStrive to have a BMI of 25 or less

15. Total Cholesterol GOAL < 200 Know Your Numbers And finally, your total cholesterol should be under 200And finally, your total cholesterol should be under 200

16. We will be playing a popular game show, complete with prizes. But first I need you to complete five questions on a pre-test. Take no more than one to two minutes. Write down your first thought for each question. Then I will pick up your forms. We will be playing a popular game show, complete with prizes. But first I need you to complete five questions on a pre-test. Take no more than one to two minutes. Write down your first thought for each question. Then I will pick up your forms.

17. The game is called, Who wants to be a Healthy Millionaire? I will be asking a short series of questions and the person who answers correctly gets a prize. (this is optional – you can give gum, candy, pens, etc)The game is called, Who wants to be a Healthy Millionaire? I will be asking a short series of questions and the person who answers correctly gets a prize. (this is optional – you can give gum, candy, pens, etc)

18. Which state is at the “heart” of cardiovascular disease? A: California 1st question: Which state is at the heart of cardiovascular disease? Before you answer let me describe cardiovascular disease or CVD. CVD is a general term for a group of disorders that affects the heart and or blood vessels of the heart and includes coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease and high blood pressure. So the answer to question #1 is?1st question: Which state is at the heart of cardiovascular disease? Before you answer let me describe cardiovascular disease or CVD. CVD is a general term for a group of disorders that affects the heart and or blood vessels of the heart and includes coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease and high blood pressure. So the answer to question #1 is?

19. Which state is at the “heart” of cardiovascular disease? A: California Bells and Whistles: The correct answer is: D. Mississippi Bells and Whistles: The correct answer is: D. Mississippi

20. As you can see Mississippi is the Heart of CVD. Look at the red areas of the United States. Mississippi has the highest death rates due to cardiovascular disease. The states in the pink areas have the 2nd highest death rates, such as Texas. The states in the gray areas, like Iowa, where I am from are at the 3rd highest. Name a state with the lowest death rates due to Cardiovascular. Example: Minnesota, Montana, Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Arizona, the DakotasAs you can see Mississippi is the Heart of CVD. Look at the red areas of the United States. Mississippi has the highest death rates due to cardiovascular disease. The states in the pink areas have the 2nd highest death rates, such as Texas. The states in the gray areas, like Iowa, where I am from are at the 3rd highest. Name a state with the lowest death rates due to Cardiovascular. Example: Minnesota, Montana, Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Arizona, the Dakotas

21. Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes

22. This map shows Mississippi as number one in Obesity, with many other states closing the gap.This map shows Mississippi as number one in Obesity, with many other states closing the gap.

26. In Conclusion... Control or modify risk factors: blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, weight, physical inactivity. The greater number of risk factors, the greater the risk. Aggressively adopting a healthier lifestyle is the most effective strategy for reducing complications. Bad numbers cause increased risk of illness or death. Read slideRead slide

27. Blood Pressure, Blood Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, Body Mass Index Know Your Numbers . . . for a better life I have a post test questionnaire I would like you to complete. There are five questions for you to answer. I have also provided you an evaluation form that I would like you to complete and leave on the table when the meeting is over. You do not have to sign this form. Are there any questions? I want to thank you for the opportunity to inform you about the importance of your numbers, so you can take charge for a better life!I have a post test questionnaire I would like you to complete. There are five questions for you to answer. I have also provided you an evaluation form that I would like you to complete and leave on the table when the meeting is over. You do not have to sign this form. Are there any questions? I want to thank you for the opportunity to inform you about the importance of your numbers, so you can take charge for a better life!

28. What Can MCIC Do For You? Statewide contacts Networking opportunities “One United Voice” to affect the health of Mississippians Promotion of statewide events

29. Mississippi Chronic Illness Coalition Together we can build bridges to promote health in Mississippi