Efforts and Progress at Denver Housing Authority for Health and Well-being

Denver Housing Authority (DHA) is actively working towards improving the health and well-being of its residents. Current statistics show high rates of diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure among the residents. DHA is implementing various initiatives such as building active design features, providing health navigation services, coordinating educational programs on nutrition and fitness, and offering fitness programs like yoga and walking clubs. The focus is on promoting healthy living through education, support, and community engagement.

• Denver Housing Authority
• Health Promotion
• Well-being Initiatives
• Community Health
• Fitness Programs

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1. at Denver Housing Authority Current Status, Progress and Visions for the Future

2. 38% have been diagnosed with diabetes 39% have been diagnosed with asthma 64% have high blood pressure

3. BMI Measurements 7%: Underweight 29%: Obese 25%: Healthy Weight 39%: Overweight

4. Active Design DHA is Striving to Build: Two Active Design Staircases An Active Living Center Courtyard Raised Planter Boxes Additional Kiosks and Street Lighting

5. Healthy Living Staff Health Navigator Help residents review health records Assist residents in identifying a PCP Enrollment in medical care programs

6. Healthy Living Staff Healthy Living Program Coordinator Coordinate Educational Programs Pertaining to Nutrition, Fitness, and General Health

7. Nutrition 2012 Programming: CSU E.F.N.E.P Fresh Takes Kitchen Community Gardening

8. Nutrition 2013 New Programming: Cooking Matters Kitchen Cue Fresh Takes to take SNAP benefits

9. Fitness http://www.healthpolicysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Residents-exercise-during-health-class-at-Tapiz.jpg 2012 Programming: Denver B-Cycles Weigh-In Challenge

10. Fitness http://www.healthpolicysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/exercise-class-at-Tapiz-woman-in-yellow-300x168.jpg 2013 New Programming: Yoga for the People Walking Club Sit and Be Fit Zumba

11. Education http://www.healthpolicysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Denise-and-Katrina-role-play-during-class.jpg 2012 Programming: With Every Heartbeat is Life CHARLAR Metro-Crisis Center

12. Education 2013 New Programming: Self Defense Classes Stress Management Bright Beginnings First Aid

13. Wellness 2012 Programming: Flu Shots Medicare Info Sessions Family Dinner Night

14. Wellness 2013 New Programming: Dominican Sisters: Weekly Health Clinics and CNA home visits Estara

15. Contact me: Bob Prettyman 720-932-3169 bprett@denverhousing.org