The mission of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention is to promote and improve health at every stage of life through evidence-based and culturally reflective strategies for preventing and managing chronic disease.
May provide a way to pay for breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible North Dakota women.
Works to reduce disease, disability, and death related to tobacco.
Collects information about new cancer cases, cancer treatment, and cancer deaths.
Works to reduce diabetes-related disease and death rates, prevent type 2 diabetes among North Dakotans at high risk, and improve the quality of life of individuals living with diabetes.
Works with the North Dakota Cancer Coalition, stakeholders, and partners to reduce cancer incidence.
Uses a coordinated approach to support healthy behaviors that prevent and reduce risk factors for obesity and chronic diseases for people of all ages. Strategies address public health projects and currently focus on the ND Alzheimer's Disease Strategic Plan.
Works to improve cardiovascular health through public health strategies and policies that promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors.
Works to support increased CRC screening rates in North Dakota with a focus on reimbursement of screening procedures.
Provides essential dental care for disabled, elderly, and medically compromised individuals who cannot afford it.
Provides dental sealants and fluoride varnish application to pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students through school-based programs to prevent dental cavities in molar (back) teeth.