Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation, Inc.

• Project Title: Healthy People, Healthy Communities
• Grant Period: 2012-2015
• Program Representative Interviewed: Audrey Powell, Executive Director, Community Service
• Location: Danville, KY
• Program Overview: This Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation, Inc. project offered community-wide awareness education, screening activities, and follow-up for risk reduction related to cardiovascular risk factors with a focus on at-risk populations. Screenings were provided for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, height, and weight. A registered nurse reviewed the biometric information and completed a Stroke Risk Score Card and on-site consultation. There was also an option for clients to participate in telephone case management provided by registered nurses.

Models Represented by this Program:

• Health Communication
• Health Education
• Chronic Disease Management