Community Health Promotion And Education, Hd3

The Diabetes Control Program works alongside Idaho's health system to lower the incidence of diabetes and its related complications by implementing public and professional education and awareness initiatives, as well as promoting diabetes care standards. For information, call 1-877-214-5433, a Medicare resource for individuals with diabetes and their support networks. This service is offered at no cost and provides essential information and guidance. Additionally, the Injury Prevention Program offers exercise resources for seniors aged 65 and older to enhance their flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance. The Oral Health Program, supported by the Maternal and Child Health Title V Block Grant, focuses on promoting oral health and preventing dental issues through local programs managed by the state's seven district health departments, which include school-based fluoride mouth rinse initiatives. The Tobacco Prevention, Control, and Cessation Program aims to combat smoking and spit tobacco use, as well as address secondhand smoke through educational efforts and advocacy for behavioral, environmental, and policy changes. Funding from the Idaho Tobacco Millennium Funds enables local health departments to provide free cessation classes for pregnant women, youth, and adults. Language support is available through interpreters. For intake procedures, please reach out for more information.