NACDD is working with states to promote the adoption of innovative surveillance approaches to spread and evaluate evidence-based strategies to reduce risks, complications, and barriers to the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease. 

Geographic Information Systems

In partnership with CDC and the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, NACDD coordinates virtual and in-person training opportunities in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS enables users to visualize and analyze spatial information using maps to provide insights into patterns and relationships, helping state and local health departments in strategic decision-making.

Community e-Connect

NACDD provides technical support for states implementing Community e-Connect, a bi-directional electronic linkage between clinical Electronic Medical Records and community-based organizations. Community e-Connect creates a collaboration between clinical organizations and community partners who provide evidence-based programs to improve individual patient health as well as population health, overall.

MENDS

NACDD implements the CDC-funded Multi-state EHR-based Network for Disease Surveillance (MENDS) pilot project. MENDS leverage electronic health record (EHR) data collected in clinical settings and is designed to provide a near real-time, chronic disease surveillance model to plan and evaluate policies and programs.