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Funding Period:
2003–2008
The Steps Program in the Colville
Confederated Tribes, Washington State
CDC’s Steps Program funds states, cities, and tribal groups to implement
community-based chronic disease prevention programs to reduce the burden of
obesity, diabetes, and asthma by addressing three related risk factors:
physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use. Steps-funded programs
are showing what can be done locally in schools, work sites, communities,
and health care settings to promote healthier lifestyles and help people
make long-lasting and sustainable changes that can reduce their risk for
chronic diseases.
Background
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Colville) is located
on 1.4 million acres in north-central Washington State. The reservation has
more than 5,000 residents, including both Colville Confederated Tribe
members and their families and non-tribal residents, living either in small
communities or in rural settings. Approximately half of the 9,000 members of
the confederation’s 12 tribal bands live on or adjacent to the reservation.
Colville Steps efforts are focused on the significant health impact of
chronic diseases and health disparities in this American Indian population.
Spotlight on Success
- School lunch programs are improving through staff training in
nutrition and the implementation of cafeteria surveys. Nutrition
education and physical activity events are integrated into the regular
school day. Individual Active Care Plans are developed in all
reservation schools for students with asthma.
- The Colville Steps Program offered preventive screenings during the
work day at multiple work sites, along with nutrition counseling and
information on quitting tobacco use. In addition, special events and
classes were actively promoted for both employees and their families.
Community Partnerships
The Colville Steps Program benefits from multiple community partnerships
that help guide the direction of program implementation. The governing body
of the reservation and tribal governments are engaged, along with local and
regional coalitions that address juvenile justice, health care, diabetes,
schools, and economic development.
Contact
Steps to a HealthierWA–Colville Confederated Tribes
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Telephone: 509-634-2200 or 888-881-7684
www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/steps
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Page last reviewed: July 31, 2008
Page last modified: July 31, 2008
Content source: Division of Adult and
Community Health, National
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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