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Chronic DiseaseAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and others are the most common and preventable of all health problems in the United States. In fact, the CDC reports that 7 out of 10 health concerns among Americans are a result of chronic diseases. This is no different in the region served by the Highmark Foundation. To address chronic conditions, the Foundation supports programs and provides public health grants that fund interventions, nutrition guidance, physical activity and weight management, along with other measures. More Details |
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Family HealthFamily health encompasses a broad range of issues which impact the family unit. These include maternal health, adolescent health, mental health, family-centric nutrition and physical activity programs, as well as programs focusing on seniors. The Highmark Foundation has a long history of providing public health grants that focus on improving health, preventing disease and promoting wellness among families. More Details |
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Service Delivery SystemsAccording to the World Health Organization, good health services are those which deliver effective, safe, high quality, personal and nonpersonal care to those who need it, when they need it, and with minimal waste. Through public health grantmaking, the Highmark Foundation has funded dozens of organizations that were able to provide greater access to prevention programs for those who utilize them, typically those people that are either underinsured or uninsured. More Details |
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Healthy CommunitiesThe Healthy Communities concept has its origins in the World Health Organization's Ottawa Charter, which describes the "prerequisites for health" as encompassing a very broad set of variables. As this is the newest area of focus, the Foundation is currently working collaboratively with community organizations to determine its own strategy that will impact the communities it serves. More Details |
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