The Brain Health Initiative works to improve brain health by supporting policy, system, and environmental changes that prevent dementia or support people dealing with its effects. Our initiative has the following goals:
- Promote cognitive care and preventive measures for brain health throughout the lifespan
- Improve the quality of life for residents living with dementia and their caregivers
- Assess and evaluate brain health services within the District.
Our Mission
The Community Health Administration promotes healthy behaviors and healthy environments to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the District. CHA focuses on population health strategies to prevent and control cancer, chronic disease, and vaccine preventable diseases; promote nutrition and physical fitness; ensure access to quality health care services; and support the health and well-being of families across the lifespan. CHA’s approach targets the behavioral, clinical, and social determinants of health through evidence-based programs, policy, and systems change.
Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Bureau
The Cancer and Chronic Disease Bureau works to reduce the incidence, morbidity and mortality of cancer and chronic disease in the District of Columbia. The Bureau uses strategies of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention; clinical quality improvement; and community engagement and partnerships to achieve its goals. Its programs address cancer, cardiovascular disease, brain health, diabetes mellitus, and asthma.
Initiatives in Our Bureau: Tobacco Control | Project WISH (Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening) | Colorectal Cancer Patient Navigation | Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs | Diabetes Prevention | Million Hearts Collaborative | Asthma Control | Cancer Registry