Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC)

Through collaboration with YMCA of the USA since 2004, CDC has funded 81 PHC communities to convene high-level representatives from the local government, public health, and private sectors to focus on changing the environment in a way that reduces community barriers for healthy living. PHC involvement spans multiple sectors, settings, and disciplines, including representation from government agencies, health care organizations, transportation agencies, food service systems, faith-based entities, parks and recreation departments, foundations, and health-related nonprofit organizations.

To support its successful work in communities, CDC and YMCA of the USA bring in advisors from various public and private organizations to share their expertise at annual meetings and conferences. These expert advisors—from CDC, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Active Living by Design, America on the Move, the American Public Health Association, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, the Association for Community Health Improvement, and the Health Research Education Trust—provide information on evidence-based tools and resources, as well as technical assistance on implementing successful community action plans.

Learn more about PHC communities and their activities.

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