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MAKING HEALTH
A SHARED VALUE

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What is Village HeartBEAT?

The Village HeartBEAT (Building Education & Accountability Together) program is a collaborative program organized to reduce risk-factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) through Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) in Mecklenburg County. The overarching goal is to invest in FBOs as mutual business partners to adopt effective and sustainable policy, systems and environmental change (PSE) strategies to enhance healthier lifestyle choices, develop tobacco-free sites, implement sustainable physical activities and nutritional options. VHB incorporates a 16-week competition team challenge that uses a community-based framework to provide tools and resources to improve health outcomes.

About VHB
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THE
ACADEMY

Is an innovative approach to chronic disease prevention in Mecklenburg County.

It aims to advance health equity by building the skills, leadership, and capacity

of faith-based and community organizations

to promote health and wellness education. 

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THE
VISION

To ensure that everyone

in Mecklenburg County

has equitable access to health and wellness education

through partnerships and community engagement.

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CORE
COMPONENTS

Workshops, evidence-based and certification programs focused on cardiovascular disease prevention.

Topics include healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco-free living, chronic disease management,

and mental wellness. 

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The Thereasea Clark Elder

Community Health Leadership Academy
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The Academy

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Village HeartBEAT Testimonies

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AJ has lost over 200lbs with VHB!

Erica has lost over 60lbs
with VHB!

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