Center for Partnerships & Innovation
Partnerships is at the center of the bullseye at the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. That is because without partners, we cannot achieve the positive health outcomes that we seek through healthier communities and an increased quality of life among all people.
As such, we have partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for over 30 years. We have worked on nearly every chronic health condition with one partner or another, from the American Heart Association to the American Cancer Society and from regional healthcare systems to health-tech conglomerates.Â
Our strategic alliance with funders, advocates and private industry strengthens our ability to implement change and educate the public about our crucial disease prevention and health promotion initiatives.
NACDD also has forged special partnerships with national media giants such as CBS Television, ABC/Disney, iHeart Media and Screenvision Media. These partnerships have resulted in NACDDâs ability to reach hundreds of millions of Americans about prediabetes, hypertension, regular health screenings and physical activity. From airports to doctors offices and from movie theaters to elevators, NACDDâs partners have brought health messages to the masses.
NACDD also works with major universities and medical centers including Mount Sinai, Baylor, Emory and the Mayo Clinic, as well as Thomas Jefferson, Dartmouth, UCLA and Rice University. It is partnerships like these that allow us to collect and evaluate data, conduct surveys and drive improvements in public health. Â
Lastly, NACDD has leveraged AI and data modernization tools in recent years to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of state and local health departments in every state and U.S. Territory. We partner with health tech giants, as well as startups, and have even begun experimenting with our own large language models internally.
In the arena of digital health, NACDD has built an enduring partnership with ProVention Health Foundation and Cappa Health to create the Health And Lifestyle Training (HALT) tool for online disease prevention. This mobile app-accessible tool overcomes transportation, education and work schedule barriers to help deliver significant lifestyle changes through training and accountability coaching. Â Â
At NACDD, we continually seek new partners who add value and innovation to the critical work of our Members and funders. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact John Patton VP, Center for Partnerships & Innovation.