National Prevention Strategy 2011 U.S. Administration on Aging Health and Dementia Grantee Meeting June 13, 2011 Janet Collins, PhD Associate Director for Program, CDC
Vision Working together to improve the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by moving the nation from a focus on sickness and disease to one based on prevention and wellness.
Developed by 17 Federal Departments under the leadership of Surgeon General Benjamin Extensive input through an external WH-appointed Advisory Group, national stakeholders, and the public Aligns and focuses federal prevention and health promotion efforts with existing evidence base Supports national plans, such as: – Healthy People 2020 – The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President – The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate National Prevention Strategy
Goal ∙ Strategic Directions ∙ Priorities
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CDC’s Investments in Community Initiatives Division of Adult and Community Health National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Lynda A. Anderson, PhD Director, Healthy Aging Program 2011 U.S. Administration on Aging Health and Dementia Grantee Meeting June 13, 2011
Community Transformation Grants Authorized under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 for state and local governmental agencies, tribes and territories, and national and community-based organizations A competitive Funding Opportunity Announcement is in process Information available at:
Collaborative Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Program DHHS announced the availability of $40 million to strengthen and better coordinate activities within state health departments aimed at preventing chronic diseases and promoting health CDC expects to award funds for 3-year coordinated statewide chronic disease programs to all 58 U.S. states and territories, with approximately $40 million available for the first 12-month budget period. State and territorial health departments interested in submitting proposals for the Prevention and Public Health Fund Coordinated Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Program can find more information at The application deadline is July 22, The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of CDC or ATSDR