Public Health Sector Highlight: West Virginia Arthritis Program | WVU Office of Health Services Research
Expand access to physical activity opportunities for adults with arthritis across the state.
Sector-Related Success Stories
Public health organizations, leaders, and professionals promote and protect the health of West Virginians and their communities. They can serve a vital role in promoting physical activity by conducting surveillance and research; providing training, technical assistance, and resources to communities and organizations; and developing targeted, multi-platform awareness campaigns about the benefits of active living. The public health sector can also engage in advocacy and policy development to promote physical activity, as well as bring multi-sector state and local stakeholders together to implement and evaluate The Plan.
Thus, the sector has key responsibilities in shaping public health policy and practice and facilitating the implementation of
evidence-based/informed physical activity programming. By advocating for increased physical activity opportunities for individuals and their communities, West Virginians of all ages and abilities have the potential to improve their health and overall quality of life.