the alliance jason barker, st. vincent healthcare john felton, riverstone health nick wolter, md,...
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The Alliance
Jason Barker, St. Vincent Healthcare
John Felton, RiverStone Health Nick Wolter, MD, Billings Clinic
2006 CHA ResultsFive years ago, Yellowstone County residents were struggling with these
modifiable health risks: 62.7% were overweight or
obese Only 41.4% met physical
activity recommendations Only 34.9% consumed the
recommended five+ servings of fruits and vegetables daily
89.1% presented one or more cardiovascular disease risk factors
2011 CHA Results
72.9% are overweight or obese
This is over a 10% jump in five years!
Higher than MT & US
Significant increase
Action: Form the Healthy by Design Advisory Committee
Vision: A community that is Healthy By DesignMission: Collaborate across sectors to create
healthier lifestyles
Alliance Response to 2006 CHA
Systems Change
The Concern:
Only 35.3% of obese patients received advice about weight in past year from health care
provider
Alliance Strength:
Billings Clinic, RiverStone Health, and St. Vincent Healthcare represent the majority of primary
care providers in Billings, Yellowstone County and the region
Healthy Weight Collaborative: Systems Change
Collaborative Actions:1. Measure weight status at
primary care visits
2. Inform patient of weight status
3. Talk to patients about modifiable health risks
4. Complete Healthy Weight Plan
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Link to Healthy By Design Work
• Other Work– Complete Streets– Worksite Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines– Farmer’s Market– Event Recognition
• ONE LOGO – ONE NAME!
