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Research on this program has shown that participants are able to manage their symptoms better and communicate more easily with their doctors and loved ones. They feel better, are less limited by their illnesses, and may spend less time in the care of doctors or hospitals. —
Ramona Schaeffer, MSEd, CHES, Virginia Department of Health
About 2.2 million Virginians live with at least one chronic disease, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, diabetes, or arthritis. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the state. The costs of treating these diseases are high, both in Virginia and throughout the United States. They account for about $24.6 billion of Virginia’s budget and about 75% of the nation’s $1.4 trillion in health care costs each year. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recognized the urgent need to address risk factors that contribute to chronic disease—poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and stress—in order to improve the health and quality of life of its residents. In 2005, VDH began an aggressive patient education program to help residents learn to manage their chronic conditions, enjoy healthier lifestyles, and reduce health costs over the long term. Learn how the Virginia Department of Health partnered with the Virginia Department of Aging to improve access to community workshops aimed at helping people manage a chronic health condition.
Date Posted:
05/27/2014
Organization Name:
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond,
VA
23219-3623
Suite 721
United States
Organization Mission:
The mission of the Virginia Department of Health is to promote and protect the health of all Virginians.
Organization Type:
State Government Agency
Program Name:
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program You Can! Live Well, Virginia!
109 Governor Street
Richmond,
VA
23219-3623
Suite 721
United States
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s) addressed:
Healthy People 2020 Objective(s) addressed:
Year:
2014
Supplemental Material:
The Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant supports prevention efforts in 50 states, the District of Columbia, 8 US territories, and 2 American Indian tribes. It is managed by the Division of Population Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments. For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov/phhsblockgrant. Disclaimer: Reference in this web site to any specific product, process, service, organization, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by U.S. Government or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/healthy-people-in-action/story/helping-virginians-manage-chronic-disease-%E2%80%93-cdc-preventive Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP) Captured Date: 2016-06-09 16:02:59.0
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