State of the Community's Health |
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Monthly Reports from the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Health Council |
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Viston
Taylor, Chairman Regional Health Council Website
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My Health, My Responsibility, Our Community - February 2000 Race and Health - March 2000 Adult and Youth Tobacco Use - April 2000 Injuries and Accidents in Hamilton County - May 2000 Poverty, Income, and Health - June 2000 Pregnancy and Prenatal Care - August 2000 Aging and Health - September 2000 Risky Sexual Behavior - October 2000 Diet and Exercise - November 2000 Alcohol and Drug Abuse - December 2000
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| Overview |
| The Regional
Health Council is a community-based organization designated
by the Tennessee Department of Health to be responsible for community
health assessment, regional health planning, and the provision
of input regarding funding decisions for health and health-related
initiatives. Council members are appointed by the County
Executive and the Hamilton County Commission.
The Council identified and prioritized the key health issues facing the community and is developing targeted strategies to address each issue. The five key preventable health issues are: obesity; poor diet and lack of exercise; tobacco use; risky sexual behavior; alcohol and drug use; and lack of involvement in health screenings and other preventive measures. |
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included in these reports is from the Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) and other sources. Data compiled and analyzed by the Community Research Council, Inc. Information is made possible through contributions from: Alexian Brothers Community Services |
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additional information contact:
Viston Taylor, Alexian Brothers
Community Services, 423-698-0802 Media Contacts: Judy Frank, Chattanooga/Hamilton
County Health Department, 423-209-8238 |
