Pennsylvania Department of Health - Chronic Disease

30 Kline Plaza, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Eligibility

Anyone

(717) 787-8092

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Fees

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Service area

Description

Coordinates all chronic disease programs sponsored and facilitated in partnership with other agencies; acts as a team leader for Injury Prevention, Tobacco, Oral Health, Asthma, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, as well as Cardiovascular programs. Chronic disease team nurses provide information to the public by presenting educational programs and are available for individual consultation.

What's Here

General Health Education Programs Chronic Disease Self Management Programs Public Clinics Community Clinics Disease/Disability Information People With Chronic Illnesses

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Responsible for planning and coordinating health resources throughout the Commonwealth. Main activities are to monitor the health status of the population; identify and eliminate preventable illness and accidents; reduce the severity of illness and disability; promote healthy behaviors; improve health care quality, access and accountability; and lead the development of health policy and planning.