National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

We know that men have not typically been comfortable discussing issues about their health, particularly conditions like #diabetes, #hypertension, #prostatecancer and other chronic conditions. This has generally resulted in shorter and less healthy lives for men in the United States compared to women. This November, NACDD is proud to support an expanded #Movember men's health awareness campaign and #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth. Traditionally, #Movember recognizes men’s he...alth issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental illness. Since chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, arthritis, hypertension, etc.) are the leading cause of death and disability in the Unites States, NACDD will share resources and facts on how these conditions affect #MensHealth-which may be especially useful in these uncertain times of #COVID19. https://tinyurl.com/yyraceog

Congratulations to the Champions!

Epilepsy is often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, & undertreated. Many people living with it have common comorbid chronic conditions. The November General Member Webinar will show steps to address common priorities for people living with it. Learn more here: ow.ly/uBcW50CaAGz

A lot has happened since the 2018 release of the #NationalDPP State Engagement Model #CollectiveImpact Report. We’re excited to release the Collective Impact in Action report, featuring the work of 14 states and their successes in advancing diabetes prevention. #NACDDPreventsDiabetes #NationalDiabetesMonth

Did you read the Surgeon General's recent Call to Action to Control Hypertension? The NACDD Cardiovascular Health team shares these CDC resources to support the strategies in the Call to Action. CDC’s Sectors and Strategies Section https://cdc.gov/bloodpressure/CTAstrategies.htm... Partner Toolkit https://cdc.gov/bloodpressure/CTAtoolkit.htm

NACDD has experienced success in part thanks to leadership from its Board of Directors. New President Dr. Susan Kansagra has aligned her President’s Challenge with NACDD's commitment to advance racial equity. Learn more in the October Impact Brief: ow.ly/H6ds50C6xEA

Last week's General Member Webinar let states that have worked to move "upstream" share what they learned during NACDD's GEAR Groups, which focus on peer learning and leadership development. Watch it now, and keep an eye out for November GMW registration! https://vimeo.com/471481591

Are you attending APHA's first-ever Virtual Annual Meeting and Expo this week focusing on "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Preventing Violence", the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health topics & issues? Join NACDD-related presentations outlined here: http://ow.ly/wLXt50C38L7

TODAY at 3 p.m. ET: Curious how some states are working to "move upstream" in public health? Join the October General Member Webinar, when peers from several states discuss the work they're doing in NACDD GEAR Groups that impacts health. Register now: eepurl.com/hfg3H1

John Robitscher - join us!

THURS at 3 p.m. ET: Curious how some states are working to "move upstream" in public health? Join the October General Member Webinar, when peers from several states discuss the work they're doing in GEAR Groups that impacts health. Learn more and register: eepurl.com/hfg3H1

Are you attending APHA's first-ever Virtual Annual Meeting and Expo focusing on "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Preventing Violence", the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health topics and issues? Join NACDD-related presentations worth your engagement: https://chronicdisease.org/wp-conte//2020/10/APHA-2020.pdf