Who: The Healthy Aging NC Initiative of the NC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville. Our website is designed for agencies, health care providers, and people interested in learning more about effective, community-based programs that address chronic disease, falls prevention, and safe walking and physical activity.
What: As North Carolina’s statewide resource center for evidence-based health programs, Healthy Aging NC:
- Connects people to the programs and agencies that improve community health
- Increases the capacity of providers to offer these programs
- Maintains the website with current program information and online registration systems
- Collects and analyzes data to report results
Where: The website provides information on programs offered across the state of North Carolina. These community-based programs are often offered at no- or low-cost.
Why: The easy-to-access website is a one-stop visit for agencies, health care providers, and people interested in learning more about effective, community-based programs that address chronic disease, falls prevention, and safe walking and physical activity. There are program descriptions, ongoing program information, and an online registration option.
Cost: The website provides information on programs offered across the state of North Carolina. These community-based programs are often offered at no- or low-cost.