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Community
Wellness & Prevention Office
Office Director:
Sue Grinnell,
360-236-3687
Office Manager:
Deanna Morgan,
360-236-3670
Administrative Services Unit
The
Administrative Services Unit manages the
financial and administrative operations of the office, providing
technical assistance and quality assurance. Develops and tracks
budgetary interests of the office, all personnel actions, contracts, and
policies/procedures.
Unit Director:
Carla Delducco,
360-236-3619
Cancer Prevention and Control Unit
The Cancer Prevention and Control Unit is responsible for administering
and managing activities that support the Washington State Comprehensive
Cancer Control Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide a framework to guide prevention and
control efforts to reduce the burden of cancer in Washington. The plan
includes goals, objectives, and strategies for addressing the broad
spectrum of cancer issues – primary prevention, early detection,
effective treatment, quality care, survivorship, and end-of-life issues.
Assessment, Planning and
Implementation Section
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Prostate Cancer Program
Skin Cancer Program
Washington Breast and Cervical Health Program
Washington Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Washington
Comprehensive Cancer Control Partnership
Surveillance Section
Washington State Cancer Registry
Unit Director:
Pama Joyner, 360-236-3589
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Chronic Disease Prevention Unit
The mission of the Chronic Disease Prevention Unit is to prevent and manage chronic disease
in Washington State, through leadership, collaboration and systems
change. Chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, heart disease
and stroke are among the leading causes of illness, disability and death
and make up a large percentage of the nation's medical care costs.
It is our priority to first prevent disease from occurring, and if it is
diagnosed to prevent the complications from developing. The way we
do this work is through promoting healthy nutrition, physical activity,
and building healthy communities.
Asthma
Program
Basic Food Nutrition Education Program
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Program
Washington State
Patient Centered Medical Home Collaborative
Unit Director:
Jan Norman, 360-236-3686
Tobacco Prevention
and Control
Unit
The Tobacco Prevention and Control Program uses comprehensive, proven, and
cost-effective strategies to reduce tobacco use rates and prevent kids
from starting.
The program
supports statewide activities such as the Washington Tobacco Quit Line
and media campaigns, and services directly provided by county health
departments, community organizations, schools, and tribes. The Tobacco
Program’s comprehensive approach includes:
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Community and
tribal programs.
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School
programs.
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Cessation
programs.
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Public
awareness and education.
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Policy and
enforcement.
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Assessment and
evaluation.
Unit Director:
Terry Reid,
360-236-3665
Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) Nutrition
Unit
The mission of the Washington
State WIC Nutrition Program is to improve the lifelong health and
nutrition of women, infants, and young children in Washington State.
This program is designed to help pregnant women, new mothers, and young
children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Women, infants, and children who qualify (according to income and
nutrition risk guidelines) are provided nutrition education and
counseling, breastfeeding education and support, nutritious foods, and
assistance with access to health care. WIC promotes healthy habits
early, when they make the most powerful difference in the lifelong
health of a child. Almost 50 percent of all infants born in Washington are
served by WIC.
Unit Director:
Janet Charles,
360-236-3697
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