Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

ABOUT THE CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL DIVISION

The Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Division takes a lead role in the Commission's initiatives to reduce the overall burden of chronic disease and address disparities in outcomes, treatment, and related services.  We focus on improving the public health system across the continuum of: preventing, screening and early detection; and controlling and treating chronic disease. 

Key areas that we focus on include:

1.     Promoting policy, environmental, and systems changes that build healthier communities, support healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes;

2.     Increasing public awareness about the benefits of and resources for healthier lifestyles;

3.     Providing direct services, resources, and education for high-risk populations.

4.     Supporting implementation of evidence-based practices

5.     Improving access to and coordination of treatment and community supports

6.     Providing leadership and building partnerships for a coordinated citywide approach

PROGRAMS

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program promotes early detection and prevention as the leading approaches to reducing cancer deaths in the City of Boston.  more>>

Healthy Eating and Active Living

This program promotes and supports Healthy Eating and Active Living for all Boston residents through environmental, policy, and systems changes that favor and support: Healthier choices (“Make the healthy choice the easy choice”); increased public awareness about the benefits of and resources for healthier eating and regular physical activity; and education and direct services/support programs for high-risk populations. more>>

The Oral Health Program strives to improve the oral health of the city of Boston by helping to eliminate health disparities and inequities and ensure access to oral health care for all residents. more>>

South End Fitness Center

The South End Fitness Center (SEFC) is an exercise and wellness facility that provides access to a variety of fitness options including weight training and state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, basketball court, swimming pool, exercise studio, and an array of group fitness classes, including personal training.  more>>

Boston Collaborative for Food & Fitness

The Boston Collaborative for Food & Fitness (BCFF) brings together community-based and youth organizations, city agencies, citywide organizations and others to support neighborhoods in Boston to increase access to healthy food and safe environments for active living. more>>