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Health for Hearts United Model
To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in 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)
Health for Hearts UnitedAim: Determine effectiveness of church-based intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in mid-life and older African Americans
HEART DISEASE IS THE #1 KILLER OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND STROKES RANK 3RD
We want not only to reduce disease burden but also promote healthy
lifestyles for overall better health of the church members and the
community
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk:
Key Health Promotion Strategies
Messaging
RD Sessions & ClinicalEducation Sessions
Health Programs* -Church Initiated -Standard
Materials
Clinics & Surveys
*Health for Hearts United Model
Phase I
Jan-June 2010-six months
Phase II
Knowledge/ Clinical LearningPhysical ActivityStress Reduction
July-Dec 2010-six months
Phase III
Jan-June 2011-six months Efficacy/SustainabilityOther Risk FactorsMotivateRecognize
Awareness BuildingCVD KnowledgeHealthy Diets
Health for Hearts United ModelTimeline
Baseline 6 Months 18 Mo 24 Mo
Data Collection Phases
Health Messaging
Healthfor HeartsUnitedA Church-Based Project in Gadsden and Leon Counties to Reduce
Cardiovascular Risk in African Americans
Eat Better
Move Around
Reduce Stress
Take Charge of Your Health
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
Phase I Kick-off Event: St. James AME ChurchQuincy, FloridaFebruary 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
Health for Hearts United
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
Greater Mt PleasantM.B. ChurchTallahassee, FL
Health for Hearts United
Living Holy, Living HealthyPhase I Kick-offMarch 20, 2010
Speakers: • Celeste Hart, M.D.• Cyneetha Strong, M.D.• Deacon Clyde Preston& Elder Marva Preston
Greater Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church Programs & Materials
• Gospel AerobicsJanuary-June 2010
• Fruit of the Spirit Rainbow TeaMay 2010
• Father’s Day Appreciation BreakfastJune 2010
• Voice WalkJuly 2010
• Extreme MakeoverAugust 2010
• Pleasant News Health Articles• Better Health Ministry Newsletter(4 issues)
Phase I Kick-off Event:Antioch M. B. Church, Quincy, Florida
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
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
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
Phase III: Efficacy/SustainabilityPhase IIIKey Message:Take Charge of Your Health
• Educational Sessions/Speakers: -Increase your knowledge -Know your resources -Get empowered• Supplement newsletters• Recognition event
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