Julie Dalton

We think that goes hand in hand with prevention. And then after that, our hope is that we can scale the programs and adapt as we go. And one thing that I really want to point out is that we know that one program cannot be the program for all communities. And so we want to make sure that we are listening to what the needs are and adapting the programs to best meet people where they are.

We think that goes hand in hand with prevention. And then after that, our hope is that we can scale the programs and adapt as we go. And one thing that I really want to point out is that we know that one program cannot be the program for all communities. And so we want to make sure that we are listening to what the needs are and adapting the programs to best meet people where they are.

Yeah, and I can add that I think this is a national problem. And I think that's what CDC is seeing as well. And I think currently one in five children and teens between the ages of two to 19 have obesity in the United States. And that's four times the rate of obesity than in the 1980s.

Yeah, and I can add that I think this is a national problem. And I think that's what CDC is seeing as well. And I think currently one in five children and teens between the ages of two to 19 have obesity in the United States. And that's four times the rate of obesity than in the 1980s.

So, yeah, we are working on building infrastructure to prevent childhood obesity so that we can then prevent prediabetes and type 2 diabetes for our children.

So, yeah, we are working on building infrastructure to prevent childhood obesity so that we can then prevent prediabetes and type 2 diabetes for our children.

Yeah, I'm so glad we're talking about this because health is closely linked to the conditions in which people are born, where they grow, where they live, where they work, worship and play in age. And that's all part of the social determinants of health. And so we need to recognize that not everyone has the same opportunities to make healthy choices.

Yeah, I'm so glad we're talking about this because health is closely linked to the conditions in which people are born, where they grow, where they live, where they work, worship and play in age. And that's all part of the social determinants of health. And so we need to recognize that not everyone has the same opportunities to make healthy choices.

In fact, it's unreasonable to expect that, you know, some people will change their behavior easily when so many other factors are affecting them and their ability to make healthy choices. So I really liked what Teresa touched on, you know, policy level change.

In fact, it's unreasonable to expect that, you know, some people will change their behavior easily when so many other factors are affecting them and their ability to make healthy choices. So I really liked what Teresa touched on, you know, policy level change.

Sharing resources to people about food shelves or access to a gym, a place where they can work out safely if they don't have sidewalks or they don't feel safe in their communities. Things like that can help address social determinants of health.

Sharing resources to people about food shelves or access to a gym, a place where they can work out safely if they don't have sidewalks or they don't feel safe in their communities. Things like that can help address social determinants of health.

Yeah, I'd like to add that, Clarence, you brought up such a great question as far as how can we really sit down and talk. And I think we have started to do this work in August of 2023. The Cardiovascular Health Unit and Diabetes Unit joined forces to co-write a state plan, which is a roadmap for how we want to address these chronic conditions moving forward through 2035.

Yeah, I'd like to add that, Clarence, you brought up such a great question as far as how can we really sit down and talk. And I think we have started to do this work in August of 2023. The Cardiovascular Health Unit and Diabetes Unit joined forces to co-write a state plan, which is a roadmap for how we want to address these chronic conditions moving forward through 2035.

And we identified 10 outcomes through an extensive community engagement. And through that process, one thing that stood out to me is that the community wants a seat at the table from the very beginning. And so with this work that we're doing with childhood obesity prevention and also type 2 diabetes prevention, we are working to put together groups where we can listen to community voices.

And we identified 10 outcomes through an extensive community engagement. And through that process, one thing that stood out to me is that the community wants a seat at the table from the very beginning. And so with this work that we're doing with childhood obesity prevention and also type 2 diabetes prevention, we are working to put together groups where we can listen to community voices.

so that we can choose programs that are appropriate for the communities that we are wanting to serve. And so, and through that, you know, those conversations, we're going to have to talk about some hard things. And we're going to have to pull in some other people to help us address some of these issues and inequities that communities are facing.

so that we can choose programs that are appropriate for the communities that we are wanting to serve. And so, and through that, you know, those conversations, we're going to have to talk about some hard things. And we're going to have to pull in some other people to help us address some of these issues and inequities that communities are facing.

That is a great question. And for me, I think it comes down to this deep knowing that not doing anything is not a choice. We have to do something. And change takes a long time. Adoption of healthy lifestyle changes is

That is a great question. And for me, I think it comes down to this deep knowing that not doing anything is not a choice. We have to do something. And change takes a long time. Adoption of healthy lifestyle changes is