The Center for Healthy Families

What is the Center for Healthy Families?

The Center for Healthy Families is an Innovative project that uses the multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach to address prevention and chronic disease; utilizing behavioral modification, stages of change and group care. This clinical unit will examine communities, assess needs, and develop programs that will improve the quality of life for its citizens while following the governing principles of community health. In order to assess the health status of the community, a community diagnosis community-based, community-owned process will be initiated. At the conclusion of review of all data from the community diagnosis process, one (1) key health issue will be identified and targeted for intervention strategies. Additionally, model programs for two (2) predetermined health issues affecting the community and are consistent with healthy people 2010, obesity and tobacco abuse, will be implemented as well.