Chronic Disease According to the CDC, six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and stroke, cancer, or diabetes. These and other chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in America, and they are also a leading driver of health care costs. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Chronic Disease Prevention Program: Click Here CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) Website: Click Here Preventing Chronic Diseases: Click Here Follow these CDC social media accounts for updates on chronic diseases: Click Here YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program Personalized support for individuals with hypertension, includes nutrition education. Eligible individuals can enroll at any time. Diabetes Prevention Program Yearlong program for individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes. January 4, 2023 – December 13, 2023 Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 AM LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Small group exercise program for adult cancer survivors January 10-March 30, 2023 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 PM For more information, contact: kkalkhoff@ymcamke.org Moving For Better Balance Falls prevention program based on the principles of Tai Chi. January 10-March 30, 2023 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM For more information, contact: kkalkhoff@ymcamke.org Table from NSHD 2022 Annual Report Source: Vital Records, State of Wisconsin, 2021 North Shore Total Population = 67,695 according to 2020 U.S. Census *Death data estimated from preliminary birth and death certificates
Resources Have a health concern? Know where to go depending on your needs. Virtual, urgent care, or emergency room. Click Here Blood Pressure 101: Know the Basics Quiz Link Diabetes Management: The North Shore Health Department has partnered with Dr. McFarland in diabetes screening and prevention. For additional tools in managing diabetes, Dr. McFarland has created an app. To download the app for non iPhones click here or for iPhones click here. If you are unable to download the app, check out the Facebook page Whatz Diabetes at the following link