BINGHAMTON, NY - After five successful years of battling chronic diseases related to obesity and diabetes, the Steps to a HealthierNY program will host an award ceremony to thank and recognize its partners. Through their dedication and hard work, the Broome County Steps program has received national recognition as a leader for healthier communities. At this same celebration, Steps program officials will make an announcement about a new grant they have received from the New York State Department of Health and Centers for Disease for chronic disease control.

For more information please contact Mary McFadden, Supervising Public Health Educator, at the Broome County Health Department by phone at 607.778.3929 or email at mmcfadden@co.broome.ny.us.

Steps to a HealthierNY – Broome County is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of Steps to a HealthierUS, a national program focusing on the prevention of diabetes, obesity and asthma and the control of risk factors including poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use and exposure. For more information about the Steps to a HealthierNY- Broome County, please visit www.broomesteps.org or call 607.778.3929.

Steps to a HealthierUS is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiative advancing the HealthierUS goal to help Americans live longer, better and healthier lives. This initiative will reduce the burden of chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and asthma and the control of risk factors including poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use and exposure through funding of community-based interventions.
www.healthierus.gov/steps