Healthy Living & Wellness

The Healthy Living and Wellness program works to improve health outcomes of Hamilton County residents by:

Collaborating with community partners to develop and strengthen health policies.
Promoting healthy behaviors and well-being across the lifespan.
Increasing health literacy and skills to improve health outcomes.
Supporting environments that maximize potential for health and well-being.

Program Contact

Haleigh Dunning, MPH

Healthy Living and Wellness Coordinator

423-209-8058

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is an evidence-based self-management program developed by Stanford University researchers to aid participants with a variety of health conditions in maintaining their health and improving their quality of life. Any adult with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and other ongoing health problems is welcome to participate.

Educational Presentations Offered:

Hypertension
Nutrition
Diabetes Prevention (placeholders)

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

WIC Shopper

Take Charge of Your Diabetes

Family Health and Wellness

United Way’s Tennessee 211 Food Pantries & Food Box Programs

WIC Resource Center- Food Topics

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Eating Healthy on a Budget

CDC – Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

CDC – Chronic Diseases in America

National Institute of Health

Physical Activity Guidelines – healthy.gov

Dietary guidelines – healthy.gov