New Jersey Chronic Disease Prevention Grant

Overview
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)- Community Health and Wellness Unit (CHWU) is an integral component of the Division of Health Promotion, with the primary goal of addressing leading causes of death and disabilities from chronic diseases and illness. The CHWU’s core mission includes the prevention of premature death and disability caused by chronic diseases, the identification and awareness of risk factors associated with chronic diseases, and to use leadership strategies that address evidence-based policies, systems, and environmental changes. To achieve this mission, the CHWU has cultivated a robust group of New Jersey based stakeholders that collaborate in the identification and reach to high burden populations and communities through funded work. The overarching outcome of all programs and services provided by the NJDOH-CHWU is to improve the quality of life and promote healthier living for all New Jersey residents.
Funding for the proposed activities is supported by the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG), issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to assist states in meeting public health priorities for residents. The PHHSBG was established by Congress in 1981 (Public Law 97-35) and operated within the United States, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). It is a mandatory grant given to states as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, authorizing a series of health and social service initiatives. The PHHSBG allows 50 states, 2 American Indian tribes, 8 US territories, and the District of Columbia to address their own unique public health priorities, needs and challenges with innovative and community-driven methods using National Health Objectives selected from Healthy People 2030.
According to the CDC, 60% of all Americans have at least one chronic condition and 40% have two or more. This RFA builds upon existing statewide implementation of cross-cutting approaches to promote health and prevent and control chronic diseases and their risk factors. Recognizing the vital public health interest in reducing and more effectively treating chronic illnesses, the NJDOH will leverage partnerships with community-based organizations, healthcare systems, and educational sites to focus efforts on addressing chronic disease prevention and improving access to care through the development of community-clinical linkages as well as improvements to the built environment.
Scope of Work
The goal of the New Jersey Chronic Disease Prevention Program is to improve the overall health outcomes and quality of life of residents living with arthritis, adults in adult care facilities, as well as adults in tribal communities. residing in New Jersey.