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Health for Hearts United Model

Health for Hearts United Model. To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in African Americans. Health for Hearts United Aim : Determine effectiveness of church-based intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in mid-life and older African Americans. Desired Outcomes:

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Health for Hearts United Model

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  1. Health for Hearts United Model To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in African Americans

  2. Health for Hearts United Aim:Determine effectiveness of church-based intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in mid-life and older African Americans • Desired Outcomes: • Increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and calcium rich foods • Increased habitual physical activity • Decreased consumption of fat, sugar, and sodium • Improved clinical outcomes (BMI, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, among others)

  3. HEART DISEASE IS THE #1 KILLER OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND STROKES RANK 3RD

  4. We want not only to reduce disease burden but also promote healthy lifestyles for overall better health of the church members and the community

  5. Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: Key Health Promotion Strategies Clinics & Surveys Messaging Materials RD Sessions & Clinical Education Sessions Health Programs* -Church Initiated -Standard *Health for Hearts United Model

  6. Health for Hearts UnitedModelTimeline Jan-June 2010-six months AwarenessBuilding CVD Knowledge Healthy Diets Phase I Knowledge/ Clinical Learning Physical Activity Stress Reduction July-Dec 2010-six months Phase II Efficacy/Sustainability Other Risk Factors Motivate Recognize Jan-June 2011-six months Phase III Data Collection Phases Baseline 6 Months 18 Mo 24 Mo

  7. Health Messaging

  8. Development Process • Identification/Formation of health ministries • Health ministry meetings • Needs assessments in each church • Project trainings with health ministries • Interactive planning between NIH staff & health ministries • Gathering ideas • Incorporating feedback • Listening and observing

  9. Health for Hearts United Phase I Kick-off Event: St. James AME Church Quincy, Florida February 28, 2010 • Health Ministry promotes • “St. James Stars” through kick-off during church service including: • Speaker from Health Department • Presentation on healthy eating • Walking program announced • Pastor sermon, “Healthy Hearts • & Healthy Spirit” • Healthy snacks served after church

  10. St. James AME ChurchSignature Programs Walking Program Every Saturday at 8:00 AM at the Quincy Track Field Materials “Sounding Board of Praise” newsletter Church worship bulletin Church Food Healthy options for breakfast/brunch, monthly birthdays, church meals and snacks Health for Hearts United

  11. Greater Mt PleasantM.B. ChurchTallahassee, FL Health for Hearts United Living Holy, Living Healthy Phase I Kick-off March 20, 2010 • Speakers: • Celeste Hart, M.D. • Cyneetha Strong, M.D. • Deacon Clyde Preston • & Elder Marva Preston

  12. Greater Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church Programs & Materials • Gospel Aerobics • January-June 2010 • Fruit of the Spirit Rainbow Tea • May 2010 • Father’s Day Appreciation Breakfast • June 2010 • Voice Walk • July 2010 • Extreme Makeover • August 2010 • Pleasant News Health Articles • Better Health Ministry Newsletter • (4 issues)

  13. Healthy Living Kick-off, March 27, 2010 Event Purpose: To promote a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy food and participating in exercise Event Activities: Speakers, physical activities, games, food and door prizes Attendance: 30 adults and youth Health for Hearts United Phase I Kick-off Event:Antioch M. B. Church, Quincy, Florida

  14. Health Message Postcards • Four culturally tailored postcards sent via regular mail during Phase I: • What is CVD? • Increasing fruits & vegetables • Decreasing fat, sodium & salt • Increasing calcium

  15. Phase II: Knowledge/Clinical Learning Three key messages: Eat Better Move Around More Reduce Stress Standard content tailored to each church Educational Sessions/Speakers FAMU & FSU faculty Registered dietitian Personal trainers Health leaders from other churches Healthy soul food & physical activity demonstrations Health Check Report Card Supplement newsletters

  16. Phase III: Efficacy/Sustainability • Phase III • Key Message: • Take Charge • of Your Health • Educational Sessions/ • Speakers: -Increase your knowledge -Know your resources -Get empowered • Supplement newsletters • Recognition event

  17. Discussion & Next Steps • Charge: Your Church Model to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk • Discussion: How can you use the information presented today? • Next Steps • June: Gather resources • June-August: Develop plan to address charge • October-November: Implement plans & culminating events

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