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Chronic Disease Prevention

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. Island County Public Health helps people and communities prevent chronic diseases - promoting health and wellness for all.

Current Island County Activities

Island County WIC Program - Supporting access to healthy foods and making connections to health services.
Community Outreach Program - Island County community outreach workers provide resources for optimal health, discuss steps for home health, and make connections with locally available resources. We support residents across the lifespan, providing resources and linkages to support conditions like childhood asthma, diabetes, heart health, long COVID, and hypertension. Services are available in English & Spanish. Outreach workers also plan health fairs and workshops across Island County to improve access to services and share health resources. Workshops are offered at convenient community locations in English & Spanish, and are based on the Eat Healthy, Be Active curriculum from Health.gov. Check the Public Health main page for upcoming events!
Community Health Planning - We engage in comprehensive community health assessment and planning to understand and address a variety of factors related to chronic disease outcomes, working in collaboration with healthcare providers and community organizations. Comprehensive health planning helps set goals for interventions and track progress.

For community outreach services, please complete our Referral Form and select "Help getting connected to health resources."

About Chronic Diseases

Chronic Disease Data

Healthy Living Resources

Nutrition Guidance, Cooking Videos, & Recipes

A Bite of SNAP-Ed Recipe Cards - Quick, easy, tasty and healthy recipes.
Dr. Yum Recipes - Non-profit that helps overcome barriers to eating well. Check out their great recipes, cooking videos, and other resources!
HAVE A PLANT. Fruits & Veggies for Health - Find nutrition and storage information for fruits and veggies. Discover a new recipe for your cooking style and grow your knowledge with expert advice.
Healthy Eating on a Budget - Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. Tips and materials to make healthy choices while staying within your budget.
Food Hero - Nutrition recipes, activities, tips, and resources.
MyPlate - Tips, recipes, and resources for healthy eating. Find kitchen inspiration by checking out MyPlate - Videos. Find tips for picky eaters and learn more about Healthy Eating for Preschoolers.
Old Ways - Non-profit providing recipes and resources for cultural food traditions. Learn about the Mediterranean Diet and the Latin American Heritage Diet, and learn about the health benefits.
Seasonal Produce Guide - Explore seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Mind-Body Health & Exercise Tips

Physical Activity Guidelines - Health.gov - Based on the latest science, the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is a flagship resource for health professionals and policymakers that provides recommendations on how everyone can improve their health through regular physical activity.
Sleep Hygiene - CDC - Good sleep habits (sometimes referred to as “sleep hygiene”) can help you get a good night’s sleep.
American Lifestyle College - 6 Ways to Take Charge of Your Health - This 7-page booklet is an easy to read resource that outlines each of the six lifestyle medicine pillars, shares guidelines in support of healthful lifestyle practices and offers additional resources
Duke University - Wheel of Health - An interactive tool to assess your current state of well-being and find resources for better health.
Nature and health - Kaiser Permanente - One simple way to manage stress - spending time in nature.

Disease Specific Resources

WA State Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program

This program provides free breast and cervical cancer screening to eligible people in Washington State. Eligibility for the BCCHP is primarily based on health insurance status, income, and age. Find out if you may be eligible.

Apps

Shop Simple
USDA
Discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods. Find out more here.

My Wellness Coach
University of Arizona
Use this app to discover your health goals and track progress towards better health and well-being. Find out more here.

Condition Specific Resources - CDC

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Heart Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Kidney Disease

Lupus