(Initiatives for Multi-Sector Public Health Action)
IMPACT work focuses on the prevention and control of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke in the Central New York (CNY) region. Local IMPACT strategies are designed to target high-need geographic areas by incorporating improvements in 4 key areas:
- Environmental Approaches
- Lifestyle Change Programs
- Health System Changes
- Community – Clinical Linkages
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and HealtheConnections in Syracuse, NY leads the Local Initiatives for Multi-Sector Public Health Action (Local IMPACT) project, funded by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), to help prevent and control obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and reduce health disparities among adults. In September 2015, NYSDOH awarded four organizations, called partnerships, to work in high need areas throughout New York State. The primary Central New York partner is HealtheConnections in Syracuse, NY. HealtheConnections’ Population Health Improvement work focuses on convening stakeholders from across the CNY region to share data-driven, evidence-based practices, and fostering strategies for achieving local priorities. Local IMPACT activities build upon this foundation, utilizing partnerships in six CNY counties and collaborations with local subject matter experts.
Herkimer County HealthNet supports the implementation of Local IMPACT strategies in Herkimer County with a focus on healthy environments and lifestyle change programs (Diabetes Prevention).