Our Mission
Our mission at the Arkansas Chronic Disease Coordinating Council is to increase the quality and years of healthy life for all Arkansans by reducing the burden of chronic disease through leadership and collaborative action impacting policy, system, and environment changes.
Our Goals
The Chronic Disease Coordinating Council works by encouraging focus and collaboration among various sectors and developing overarching goals and recommended strategies for the prevention and management of chronic diseases in the state. These goals are to:
- Increase the percentage of Arkansans of all ages who engage in regular physical activity.
- Promote tobacco cessation among Arkansans of all ages.
- Improve access to screening and health care services for all chronic diseases in rural and underserved areas.
- Educate and inform the public on health issues related to community partnerships, prevention, screening, treatment, outreach, and control of chronic diseases.
- Develop and implement a legislative agenda to support the policy and fiscal needs of chronic disease activities.
- Support the development of communities that promote life-long physical activity, healthy nutrition, and tobacco-free environments.
Our Framework for Action
The Healthy People 2020: Arkansas’s Chronic Disease Framework for Action was created to foster partnerships, alliances, and coordinated activities within the state to reduce the impact and costs of chronic disease.
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Help Lead the Way to A Healthier Arkansas
Together, we can reduce the impact and cost of chronic disease. Find out how you can support our mission now.
