By honoring traditions<\/strong> and embracing the natural resources<\/strong> of the mountains, we can make the healthy choice the easy choice<\/strong> and strengthen the health of all communities in Western North Carolina.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Divider” src=”https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png” alt=”MountainWise Divider” title_text=”Divider” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_3=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n when we have places where local fruits and vegetables are affordable and easy to find…people are HEALTHIER<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n when everyone has access to safe places to be active… people are HEALTHIER<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n when smoking is discouraged…people are HEALTHIER<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n that having access to local services is a key element in creating a healthy community<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n health begins in our homes, schools, and communities, which means….our communities can work together to make our people HEALTHIER<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Divider” src=”https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png” alt=”MountainWise Divider” title_text=”Divider” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”AdditionalCopy” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n MountainWise is partnering with clinical providers to link practices with existing evidence-based community resources for chronic disease prevention and tobacco cessation.\u00a0<\/span>Having systems and programs in place to address hypertension, cholesterol, tobacco use and weight management will help link the community with the medical field to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live up to their fullest potential. Through this initiative,\u00a0 MountainWise hopes to increase the number of healthcare organizations that support tobacco use screening as a vital sign and refer patients to cessation services and the NC Quitline. It will also increase the number of community supports for individuals identified with high blood pressure, cholesterol or tobacco use. These support services will continue to make the MountainWise region a better place to live, work and play.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/QuitlineLogo.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url=”http:\/\/www.quitlinenc.com” url_new_window=”on” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Diabetes.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n In 2015 MountainWise received the Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention (ODHDSP) grant from the CDC to support work to reduce the incidence and impact of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious chronic illness, and there is a high prevalence of the disease in North Carolina. Complications from diabetes include cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, glaucoma and loss of vision, amputation, and more.<\/p>\n Lifestyle changes, such as increasing exercise and eating healthier foods, are an important part of diabetes self-management and the reversal of pre-diabetes. Medical providers have an influential role in encouraging their patients to adopt healthier habits. With this funding, MountainWise aims to raise providers\u2019 awareness of community resources that can help their diabetic patients better manage their diabetes. By strengthening the bond between providers and community-based organizations, people with diabetes will have more opportunities to keep them healthy and happy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_image admin_label=”Fullwidth Image” src=”https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WoodBGSlim.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] [\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is MountainWise? MountainWise works with the eight westernmost counties of North Carolina to provide opportunities for physical activity, access to local fresh fruits and vegetables, provide support for tobacco-free places and access to services for chronic-disease management.\u00a0When environments encourage and are supportive of healthy choices, it becomes easier to make those choices. 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The CTG Project, facilitated in the MountainWise region by Macon County Public Health, supports communities in the development and implementation of initiatives to create healthier communities and reduce chronic disease.\u00a0Please explore our site to find out how to engage in Healthy Eating<\/a>, Active Living<\/a> and a Tobacco-Free<\/a> Lifestyle in your county.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> In addition to focusing on WNC's natural resources,\u00a0MountainWise is partnering with Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) to link primary care providers with existing evidence-based community resources for chronic disease self-management, weight management and tobacco cessation. Having systems and programs in place to address hypertension, cholesterol, tobacco use and weight management will help link the community with the medical field to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live up to their fullest potential. Through this initiative,\u00a0 MountainWise hopes to increase the number of healthcare organizations that support tobacco use screening as a vital sign and refer patients to cessation services and the NC Quitline. It will also increase the number of community supports for individuals identified with high blood pressure, cholesterol or tobacco use. These support services will continue to make the MountainWise region a better place to live, work and play.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> In 2015 MountainWise received the Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention (ODHDSP) grant from the CDC to support work to reduce the incidence and impact of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious chronic illness, and there is a high prevalence of the disease in North Carolina. 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