OPERATION CHANGE CHICAGO
Health, Wellness & Fitness - Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Who We AreOperation Change | Chicago, is a non-profit, community-based organization that seeks to impact arthritis and co-morbidity disparities at the community level. We provide nutritional information, health-related materials, and professional health development workshops to meet the needs of individuals and communities.Operation Change | Chicago's MissionAchieving a greater state of wellness among African American and Hispanic women through movement and health knowledge.Operation Change | Chicago's VisionAfrican American and Hispanic women walking and thriving in a world of health equity.About UsAs a community health program, we aim to capitalize on a critical opportunity for positive behavior modification in individuals who suffer from chronic conditions such as diabesity (diabetes+obesity) and joint pain. Using a holistic approach, Operation Change | Chicago:Is community-driven and grassroots-oriented because it was developed and tailored based on a needs assessment that was conducted from the perspective of the community; Targets the uniquely burdened and underserved communities of African American and Hispanic/Latino women; and Integrates weekly, structured physical activity with culturally tailored patient education sessions focusing on mental health; social support; nutrition; healthcare provider presentations about preventing chronic conditions, primary care, and health literacy; access to care; and community health workers.At Operation Change | Chicago, we are "Causing Healthy Communities."OCC program components include empowering, healing and motivating participants. Our target audience is African American and Hispanic/Latino women ages 35 and up.Our major focus: Preventative Measures for Diabetes and Arthritis
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