Health for Hearts United Model

To Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in African Americans

Desired Outcomes:• Increased consumption of fruits,

vegetables, and calcium rich foods

• Increased habitual physical activity

• Decreased consumption of fat, sugar, and sodium

• Improved clinical outcomes (BMI, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, among others)

Health for Hearts UnitedAim: Determine effectiveness of church-based intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in mid-life and older African Americans

HEART DISEASE IS THE #1 KILLER OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND STROKES RANK 3RD

We want not only to reduce disease burden but also promote healthy

lifestyles for overall better health of the church members and the

community

 

Reducing Cardiovascular Risk:

Key Health Promotion Strategies

Messaging

RD Sessions & ClinicalEducation Sessions

Health Programs* -Church Initiated -Standard

Materials

Clinics & Surveys

*Health for Hearts United Model

Phase I

Jan-June 2010-six months

Phase II

Knowledge/ Clinical LearningPhysical ActivityStress Reduction

July-Dec 2010-six months

Phase III

Jan-June 2011-six months Efficacy/SustainabilityOther Risk FactorsMotivateRecognize

Awareness BuildingCVD KnowledgeHealthy Diets

Health for Hearts United ModelTimeline

Baseline 6 Months 18 Mo 24 Mo

Data Collection Phases

Health Messaging

Healthfor HeartsUnitedA Church-Based Project in Gadsden and Leon Counties to Reduce

Cardiovascular Risk in African Americans

Eat Better

Move Around

Reduce Stress

Take Charge of Your Health

Development Process

Identification/Formation of health ministries Health ministry meetings Needs assessments in each church Project trainings with health ministries Interactive planning between NIH staff & health

ministries Gathering ideas Incorporating feedback Listening and observing

Phase I Kick-off Event: St. James AME ChurchQuincy, FloridaFebruary 28, 2010

Health Ministry promotes“St. James Stars” through kick-off during church service including:• Speaker from Health Department• Presentation on healthy eating• Walking program announced• Pastor sermon, “Healthy Hearts & Healthy Spirit”• Healthy snacks served after church

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St. James AME ChurchSignature Programs

Walking Program Every Saturday at 8:00 AM at the Quincy Track Field

Materials “Sounding Board of Praise” newsletter Church worship bulletin

Church Food Healthy options for breakfast/brunch, monthly

birthdays, church meals and snacks

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Greater Mt PleasantM.B. ChurchTallahassee, FL

Health for Hearts United

Living Holy, Living HealthyPhase I Kick-offMarch 20, 2010

Speakers: • Celeste Hart, M.D.• Cyneetha Strong, M.D.• Deacon Clyde Preston& Elder Marva Preston

Greater Mt. Pleasant M.B. Church Programs & Materials

• Gospel AerobicsJanuary-June 2010

• Fruit of the Spirit Rainbow TeaMay 2010

• Father’s Day Appreciation BreakfastJune 2010

• Voice WalkJuly 2010

• Extreme MakeoverAugust 2010

• Pleasant News Health Articles• Better Health Ministry Newsletter(4 issues)

Phase I Kick-off Event:Antioch M. B. Church, Quincy, Florida

Healthy Living Kick-off, March 27, 2010 Event Purpose: To promote a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy

food and participating in exercise Event Activities: Speakers, physical activities, games, food and

door prizes Attendance: 30 adults and youth

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Health Message Postcards

Four culturally tailored postcards sent via regular mail during Phase I:

• What is CVD?

• Increasing fruits & vegetables

• Decreasing fat, sodium & salt

• Increasing calcium

Phase II: Knowledge/Clinical Learning

Three key messages: Eat Better Move Around More Reduce Stress

Standard content tailored to each church Educational Sessions/Speakers

FAMU & FSU faculty Registered dietitian Personal trainers Health leaders from other churches

Healthy soul food & physical activity demonstrations Health Check Report Card Supplement newsletters

Phase III: Efficacy/SustainabilityPhase IIIKey Message:Take Charge of Your Health

• Educational Sessions/Speakers: -Increase your knowledge -Know your resources -Get empowered• Supplement newsletters• Recognition event

Discussion & Next Steps

Charge: Your Church Model to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Discussion: How can you use the information presented today?

Next Steps June: Gather resources June-August: Develop plan to address charge October-November: Implement plans & culminating

events