The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a public health association for chronic disease program directors of each state and U.S. territory. Since its founding in 1988, NACDD has been a national leader in the effort to reduce chronic diseases by mobilizing its members to advocate for preventive policies and programs, encourage knowledge sharing and develop model partnerships for health promotion through state and community-based prevention strategies.
 
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STATE SUCCESS IN CHRONIC DISEASE
 

  
2011 Appropriations Fact Sheets Released
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ACHIEVE 2010 COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCED!!!
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State Success Stories:
The Montana Stroke Initiative, a cooperative partnership between the Montana Cardiovascular Health Program and others working in stroke care, achieved remarkable progress, particularly among Critical Access Hospitals, in improving capacity to prevent disability through more timely stroke care, availability of stroke teams and...(more)  Go to full story list


  
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CURRENT PROJECTS
 

Together Rx Access
A prescription savings program sponsored by many of the nation's leading pharmaceutical companies, helps eligible uninsured individuals and families save on the medicines they need to stay healthy and to manage chronic conditions (more)
  
Meeting the Challenges of an Aging Society – The Experience of State Health Departments highlights member survey results on state efforts to promote older adult health (more...)
  
Diabetes Council/CDC Presentation at World Diabetes Congress
, Oct. 19, 2009
"The Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) Assessments: Its Impact on Diabetes Public Health Programs in the USA" (more)
 
Promoting Prevention for Adults 50 to 64 — Clinical and Community Partnerships
New report jointly developed by CDC, AARP, AMA, and nine partner organizations
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Health Equity Council: 

     
HEC New Member Guide 

NACDD Recommendations on Congressional Health Reform:  
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White Paper     • Press Release  
 
NACDD White Paper on CDC's Nutrition Report:
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White Paper     • Press Release     
                                                                              
Osteoporosis Update: Fall Prevention Awareness Day & AD Council Campaign on Fall Prevention
    


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