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Addressing community health needs using evidence-based guidelines

Addressing community health needs using evidence-based guidelines. Julia Middleton Rural Health Initiative (RHI) Project Coordinator MS in Health Sciences Candidate. Presentation Objectives.

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Addressing community health needs using evidence-based guidelines

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  1. Addressing community health needs using evidence-based guidelines Julia Middleton Rural Health Initiative (RHI) Project Coordinator MS in Health Sciences Candidate

  2. Presentation Objectives • Explain the role of Montana Rural Health Initiative (RHI) in providing resources for evidence-based health and wellness initiatives • Apply evidence-based management principles to community health and wellness initiatives

  3. Objective 1, Part 1 Montana Rural Health Initiative

  4. What is the Rural Health Initiative (RHI)? • A collaborative effort, sharing ideas and expertise to support communities in improving health

  5. RHI: A Health and Wellness Community and Resource Network • A highly interactive websitewww.montanaruralhealthinitiative.info • Regular communications via a listserv and e-newsletter • Webinars and educational programs designed to improve the capacity of rural Montana health & wellness programs • IncubatorMini-Grant Program designed to stimulate the creation or continuation of primary prevention programs

  6. Webinars Collaborative Committee Newsletter Listserv Montana Rural Health Initiative Calendar of Events Incubator Community Benefit Toolbox Website

  7. Focus Areas of RHI • Community Gardens / Youth Nutrition • Physical Activity / Trails • Worksite Wellness • Health Fairs

  8. On the RHI Website, you can search by: • Keywords • Topic • Type • County

  9. Progress To Date • 100+ programs profiled on the website • 570+ people connected through the listserv • 35 webinars • 28 Incubator Mini-Grants

  10. Objective 1, Part 2 Incorporating Evidence based guidelines

  11. Coming Soon • Evidence-Based Guidelines Tab • Community Benefit Tool Kit • Applying the guidelines to IRS 990 requirements • Tool kits for each focus area • Evidence-based practices • Promising practices

  12. Objective 2 Application of Evidence-based Management principles

  13. Applying Guidelines to a Health Issue Why Is Physical Activity Important? • Regular physical activity can improve the health and quality of life of Americans of all ages, regardless of the presence of a chronic disease or disability • Among adults and older adults, physical activity can lower the risk of: • Early death • Coronary heart disease • Stroke • High blood pressure • Type 2 diabetes • Breast and colon cancer • Falls • Depression • Healthy People 2020

  14. Trails and Walking Environmental and Policy Approaches to Increase Physical Activity: Creation of or Enhanced Access to Places for Physical Activity Combined with Informational Outreach Activities • In all 10 studies reviewed, creating or enhancing access to places for physical activity was effective in getting people to exercise more. • Aerobic capacity: median increase of 5.1% • Energy expenditure: median increase of 8.2% • Percentage of participants reporting some leisure-time physical activity: median increase of 2.9% • Exercise score: median increase of 13.7%

  15. Headwaters Trail SystemThree Forks, Montana Photos courtesy of Mayor Gene Townsend

  16. Questions? Contact Information Julia Middleton, RHI Project Coordinator Phone: 406-994-5310 Email: julia.middleton@montana.edu Resources Rural Health Initiative http://montanaruralhealthinitiative.info Community Guide to Preventive Services http://www.thecommunityguide.org/index.html Healthy People 2020 http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/default.aspx

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