NEWS
New Evidence that Prevention is Cost-Saving!Report findings released by Trust for America's Health in July 2008 shows that modest and strategic, "investment in disease prevention could result in significant savings in U.S. health care costs." Key findings indicate that, "an investment of $10 per person per year in proven community-based programs to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and prevent smoking and other tobacco use could save the country more than $16 billion annually within five years. This is a return of $5.60 for every $1." For more information, access Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities at: Trust for America's Health.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (PDI)
Historically held in June, the Program Development Institute is Community HealthCorps’ annual sub-grantee training and strategic planning meeting. Program coordinators participate in skill-building sessions that focus on AmeriCorps Provisions, performance measurement and reporting, member recruitment and retention, partnerships and finance issues. The agenda includes a 1-day orientation for new program coordinators.
AmeriCorps WEEK 2008 - A Success!
Community HealthCorps participates in 
AmeriCorps Week, “a weeklong recruitment and recognition event designed to bring more Americans into service, salute AmeriCorps members and alums for their powerful impact, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible”. HealthCorps sites showcase the work of members; and host events and service projects such as health fairs, bike safety programs for kids and health screenings often in collaboration with partners and community organizations.
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE FORUM
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2007 CHCF Program GUide
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