THE AHA NOVA AWARDS

GHLW has also expanded access to evidence-based programs like Kids N Fitness, a family-centered weight management program developed by a team of doctors and health professionals with Children's Hospital Los Angeles for overweight and obese children ages 8 to 16 and their parents. Recognizing the need for chronic disease management and prevention, GHLW has partnered with physician practices to develop a community clinical linkages model for referring individuals with diabetes and hypertension, as well as other chronic conditions, to evidence-based community health programs. [...]with more than 18 collaborative partners, including the city of Dallas, the health system has a lot of eyes and ears out in the community to identify and address those needs.\n In the summer of 2009, the health system partnered with New Life Christian Center and Virginia Beach-based Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp. to start the Healthy Communities Initiative in East Ocean View, a small coastal community in Norfolk.