National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

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🌟Happening Today - Thursday Sept. 25, 3-4 p.m. ETRegister: https://ow.ly/fUaW50X1KWMIn partnership with CDC, NACDD enga...
09/25/2025

🌟Happening Today - Thursday Sept. 25, 3-4 p.m. ET
Register:
https://ow.ly/fUaW50X1KWM

In partnership with CDC, NACDD engaged 29 states to implement the BRIC and SPINE programs that were pivotal in strengthening food and nutrition security, ensuring access to safe physical activity, and building vital social connections.

Join NACDD’s Center for Advancing Healthy Communities to watch an inspiring collection of video stories from BRIC and SPINE states and their community partners. In addition, BRIC and SPINE leaders will share behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of these videos and discuss innovative ways to leverage them for lasting, sustainable change.

Note: This is a rebroadcast of a live webinar recorded on January 23.

FEATURED SPEAKERS
▪️Tiffany Bransteitter, MSW, Obesity Prevention & Wellness Section Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Health
▪️Judith Hoffman, MFA, Head of Production, Rocket Camp
▪️Kina White, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE, Office of State Health Planning & Research Director, Mississippi State Department of Health

📢 NACDD is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for FY2026! We’re excited to welcome two newly elected At Large Di...
09/24/2025

📢 NACDD is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for FY2026! We’re excited to welcome two newly elected At Large Directors:

✨ Allen Christensen, DHEd, MBA, CHES, Washington State Department of Health
✨ Sophia Hines, MPH, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

In addition, our executive officers will continue in their current roles, ensuring stability and continuity for the Association. This includes Lea Susan Ojamaa, MPH, Board President, Theresa Aseret Manygoats, MPA, President-Elect, Nancy Sutton, MS, RD, Secretary, and Khatidja Dawood, MS, Treasurer .

We’d also like to recognize and thank outgoing Board members – Bala Simon, MD, DrPH, MPH, FAAFP, Past President, and Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP, Associate At Large Director – for their contributions to NACDD.

We are grateful to our leaders for their commitment to guide NACDD through another year of progress. Their engagement and passion for our mission are at the foundation of our work.

đź‘Ź Congratulations to all and thank you for your leadership!

See the full 2025-26 Board roster: chronicdisease.org/nacdd-announces-fy-2026-board-of-directors

Showcasing BRIC and SPINE’s Impact on Food and Nutrition Security, Physical Activity, and Social Connectedness Through V...
09/22/2025

Showcasing BRIC and SPINE’s Impact on Food and Nutrition Security, Physical Activity, and Social Connectedness Through Video Stories
đź“ŚThursday Sept. 25, 3-4 p.m. ET.

Join NACDD’s Center for Advancing Healthy Communities as we showcase an inspiring collection of video stories from BRIC and SPINE states and their community partners.
Note: This is a rebroadcast of a live webinar recorded on January 23.

In partnership with CDC, NACDD engaged 29 states to implement the two transformative programs that were pivotal in strengthening food and nutrition security, ensuring access to safe physical activity, and building vital social connections.

In addition, BRIC and SPINE leaders will share behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of these videos and discuss innovative ways to leverage them for lasting, sustainable change.

FEATURED SPEAKERS
▪️Tiffany Bransteitter, MSW, Obesity Prevention & Wellness Section Chief, Pennsylvania Department of Health
▪️Judith Hoffman, MFA, Head of Production, Rocket Camp
▪️Kina White, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE, Office of State Health Planning & Research Director, Mississippi State Department of Health

Learn more and register today!
https://chronicdisease.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o-zSxxXYTSCrlh0ULGt9iQ #/registration

🎉 We are pleased to announce the winners of NACDD’s 2025 Impact Awards! These leaders and teams are making a real differ...
09/18/2025

🎉 We are pleased to announce the winners of NACDD’s 2025 Impact Awards! These leaders and teams are making a real difference in chronic disease prevention and control across the nation.

Our 2025 award winners were announced during the annual NACDD business meeting on Thursday, September 11. Impact Award categories include the Community Impact Award, Chronic Disease Innovator Award, Rising Star, and several others, including new awards for Data Systems Change Leadership. Congratulations to all of our 2025 Impact Awards winners!

🌟 To see the full list of awardees visit: chronicdisease.org/2025-impact-award-winners-announced/

📢NACDD is now offering a new, interactive, online course: Advancing Emotional Well-Being in Schools! This training serie...
09/17/2025

📢NACDD is now offering a new, interactive, online course: Advancing Emotional Well-Being in Schools! This training series is designed specifically to build the confidence, knowledge, and skills of public health and education leaders. Participants deepen their understanding of effective practices, strengthen their ability to support schools, and gain practical tools to guide meaningful systems change.

Whether you’re looking to refine your existing programs or develop new strategies, this course is your comprehensive resource for building and sustaining an infrastructure that supports child and adult well-being in schools. Enroll at no-cost today!
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09/11/2025

This webinar explores obesity as a chronic disease, emphasizing the physiological basis for long-term treatment strategies. It provides an overview of GLP-1 receptor agonists*—liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide—including their pharmacological mechanisms, clinical effectiveness, and limitations. The session also addresses broader public health implications such as cost, access, and the continued need for prevention and lifestyle interventions. It also highlights unanswered questions and future directions in obesity care.

🎉 New Learning Opportunity!NACDD is excited to launch a new Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) course series designed t...
09/11/2025

🎉 New Learning Opportunity!
NACDD is excited to launch a new Evidence-Based Public Health (EBPH) course series designed to strengthen decision-making and improve population health outcomes.

🎓 Choose one or take all four courses:
▪️Evidence-Based Public Health: What It Is and Why It Matters
▪️Prioritization Methods in Public Health Decision-Making
▪️Return on Investment in Public Health
▪️Developing and Using Interview Guides in Public Health Practice

👉 Access the courses today through our enhanced Online Learning Center in the Member Portal. Courses are free to NACDD Members. Start learning now and bring evidence-based strategies into action! https://ow.ly/6SJg50WVi4I

No single agency can meet all student needs. By working across agencies and partnering with school districts, we can bet...
09/10/2025

No single agency can meet all student needs. By working across agencies and partnering with school districts, we can better support each community and set students up for success. Rhode Island Department of Education - RIDE and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are leading the way by building strong partnerships and coordinating efforts between state and district teams to support student well-being.

đź“– Learn how Missouri is building student wellness systems by creating cross-agency partnerships that align guidance, training, and support across education, health, and mental health: https://ow.ly/xggS50WUMSw

đź“– See how Rhode Island is using state-level resources to guide local implementation. By leveraging multi-tiered systems of support, the state is building a more connected, student-centered system that prioritizes well-being and readiness to learn: https://ow.ly/iPT350WUMSz

đź’ˇDid you know? CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health funds national, state, and local entities to improve student health and well-being. For just $7 per student, DASH provides a triple return on investment: healthier kids today, healthier adults tomorrow, and healthier families for generations.

📢 Webinar: Perspectives on Obesity Treatment in the GLP-1 EraSeptember 11, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)👉 Register ...
09/10/2025

📢 Webinar: Perspectives on Obesity Treatment in the GLP-1 Era
September 11, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
👉 Register today: https://chronicdisease.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6C1BlQZTZi8e_XvmIspGA #/registration

Obesity is increasingly recognized as a chronic disease requiring long-term strategies. This session will explore:
🔹 How GLP-1 medications work as well as their effectiveness and limitations
🔹 Cost, access, and the ongoing role of prevention and lifestyle interventions
🔹 Unanswered questions shaping the future of obesity care

By the end, participants will leave with insights into both clinical treatment and public health implications in the GLP-1 era.

Speakers:
*Kristina Henderson Lewis, MD, MPH, SM, Associate Professor, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

*Justin B. Moore, PhD, MS, Professor, Implementation Science, Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Mapping your resources shows you what you have, how it’s being used, and what’s working – all in one place. This helps t...
09/08/2025

Mapping your resources shows you what you have, how it’s being used, and what’s working – all in one place. This helps teams make decisions based on clear information, not guesswork. Without it, schools risk wasting time, energy, and money by duplicating resources, continuing programs that aren’t working, or overlooking services students may need.

đź“– In Delaware, Christina School District used resource mapping to organize information, reveal patterns, clarify staff roles, and build a shared foundation for strengthening tiered supports that improve student well-being. Learn more about their success: https://ow.ly/rurw50WTtGl

đź’ˇBefore resource mapping, consider doing a needs assessment to identify strengths and opportunities. Did you know? CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health has health assessment tools such as the School Health Index that are free for schools to use: https://www.cdc.gov/assessing-improving-school-health/shi/index.html

📢 General Member Webinar: Perspectives on Obesity Treatment in the GLP-1 EraSeptember 11, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time ...
09/04/2025

📢 General Member Webinar: Perspectives on Obesity Treatment in the GLP-1 Era
September 11, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Obesity is increasingly recognized as a chronic disease requiring long-term strategies. This session will explore:
🔹 How GLP-1 medications work as well as their effectiveness and limitations
🔹 Cost, access, and the ongoing role of prevention and lifestyle interventions
🔹 Unanswered questions shaping the future of obesity care

By the end, participants will leave with insights into both clinical treatment and public health implications in the GLP-1 era.

Speakers:
*Kristina Henderson Lewis, MD, MPH, SM, Associate Professor, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

*Justin B. Moore, PhD, MS, Professor, Implementation Science, Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/aV5c50WRuW5

Success Story: Turning Data into Action for Student and Staff Well-BeingWhen data is collected thoughtfully and used wit...
09/04/2025

Success Story: Turning Data into Action for Student and Staff Well-Being

When data is collected thoughtfully and used with purpose, it can spark real improvements in student and staff well-being. In Washington, Kelso School District is strengthening its support system for students and staff by making data a regular part of everyday decisions.

📖 Learn more about Kelso School Districts’s journey in using data to identify needs, set goals, and measure progress for both student and staff. https://ow.ly/SSWR50WRhtv

đź’ˇDid you know? CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health administers free, publicly available data collection systems including the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles Surveys (Profiles). The YRBS is the largest U.S. public health surveillance system dedicated to youth health. YRBS data were viewed more than 775,000 times in 2024 alone. Learn more about these critical data collection resources. https://ow.ly/gPFi50WRhtx

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