Other Resources
Bayhealth Medical Center, Beebe Medical Center, and Nanticoke Health Services - Healthier Sussex County
Bayhealth Medical Center, Beebe Medical Center, Nanticoke Health Services, and several other health and community organizations have launched Healthier Sussex County. This collaborative initiative will address important health issues affecting area residents by identifying and addressing health disparities, identifying and addressing health education, and making a positive impact on health behaviors. Diabetes and mammography initiatives have been set for 2012-2013, with the primary goals of increasing the number of residents who receive diabetes testing and self-management education, and increasing compliance with recommended breast cancer screenings among women.
What is it?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Beebe Medical Center, Nanticoke Health Services, and several other health and community organizations have launched Healthier Sussex County. This collaborative initiative will address important health issues affecting area residents by identifying and addressing health disparities, identifying and addressing health education, and making a positive impact on health behaviors. Diabetes and mammography initiatives have been set for 2012-2013, with the primary goals of increasing the number of residents who receive diabetes testing and self-management education, and increasing compliance with recommended breast cancer screenings among women.
Who is it for?
Residents of Sussex County.
Why do they do it?
The initiative aims to make Sussex County one of the healthiest in the nation by addressing health issues and working toward optimal health.
Impact
Results will be tracked to see how they affect health risk factors. Additional information may be found at www.healthiersussexcounty.com.
Contact: Kelly Griffin
Director, Marketing & Communications
Beebe Medical Center
Telephone: 302-645-3220
E-mail: kgriffin@bbmc.org
Related Resources
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies