Public Health – Health Promotion And Chronic Disease Prevention

Chronic Disease / Obesity Prevention Initiatives

Policy initiatives that improve the built environment, and promote active living and access to healthy, fresh affordable food.
Coordination of Benton County Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement (CHIP) process.
Healthy Communities Coalition meets quarterly to monitor community projects and provide input into obesity prevention activities.
Healthy Kids/Healthy Communities (Crecidendo en Salud) initiative funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to reduce childhood obesity in South Corvallis and the surrounding rural areas.
Capacitation and leadership development among low-income, minority and rural community members to participate in health policy initiatives.
Ongoing Living Well with Chronic Conditions/Tomando en su Salud classes offered in both English and Spanish.

Policy initiatives that promote expansion of smoke-free spaces, including public buildings, parks and recreational facilities, schools, and all Benton County government worksites.
Tracking and provision of technical assistance in response to local violations of the Oregon Smoke Free Workplace Law.
Promotion of the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line and coordination with local primary care providers to ensure referral to tobacco cessation services.
Healthy Communities Coalition meets quarterly to monitor community projects and provide input into tobacco prevention activities.

Coordination of community efforts to reduce use of alcohol and other drugs by underage youth.
Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership Coalition and meets quarterly to coordinate community based prevention efforts.

Outreach and health education and counseling for persons at higher risk of HIV/STDs/Hep C
Rapid HIV testing, counseling and referral to health services based on test results and service needs.
Syringe Exchange Program to promote use of clean needles and provide safe and appropriate disposal of needles, including drop box located at Benton County Health Department.
Quarterly meetings of Benton County Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) Health Equity Coalition