Prevention Partner Headquarters

Become a Prevention Partner

Prevention Partners are organizations and companies that lead efforts to improve the health and quality of life for all Delawareans. They follow the recommendations set forth in the document called the Healthy Delaware 2010 Plan. Visit the Prevention Partners Headquarters to learn more.

Individuals are encouraged to get involved too! Here's how:

Review the 13 health focus areas of the Healthy Delaware 2010 Plan,
Select an area that interests you, and,
Take action to make a difference in the lives of Delawareans.

Your efforts, whether an organization, or as an individual, could be honored as a HEALTHY HERO!

Health Focus Areas

Physical Activity: The goal is to improve the health, fitness, and quality of life for Delawareans through regular physical activity.

Nutrition: The goal is to promote healthy eating habits to decrease risk of chronic disease.

Tobacco Use: The goal is to reduce the number of Delawareans who use tobacco and promote smoke-free environments.

Alcohol & Drug Use: The goal is to reduce alcohol and substance abuse among all Delawareans through prevention and treatment.

Responsible Sexual Behavior: The goal is to promote responsible sexual behavior to prevent pregnancy among teens; unintended pregnancy among young adults; and to decrease the risk of sexually transmitted diseases among all Delawareans.

Environmental Quality: The goal is to ensure Delawareans have a healthy environment in which to live, work and play.

Violence: This focus area supports activities that target a reduction of injuries and deaths due to violence and abuse.

Education: The goal is to increase Delawareans' chances to enjoy healthy lives through education and literacy.

Mental Health: The goal is to improve the quality of mental health for Delaware citizens and families and ensure access to appropriate mental health services.

Injury & Disability: Supports activities that reduce unintentional injuries, disabilities and death focusing on the community, home, school, and work settings.

Preventive Services Use: The goal is to increase the number of Delawareans who benefit from preventive services by increasing consumer demand and overcoming barriers to service delivery.

Infant Health: The goal is to improve the health of infants by reducing the prevalence of risk factors associated with poor birth outcomes and poor health.

Access to Health Care Services: This focus area supports activities and strategies to improve access to primary care, emergency services, dental services, and preventive services, while maintaining cost effectiveness.