CERTIFIED HEALTHY

CONGREGATION
CERTIFIED HEALTHY OKLAHOMA
DEBRA L. SHANDY & AMANDA J. BRADLEY
DISPARITIES AND FAITH-BASED MANAGER
CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WELLNESS
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Each year, 7 in 10 deaths among Americans are a result
of chronic disease. Chronic diseases are, in a large
majority of cases, preventable.

As of 2013, 23.7% of Oklahomans report they are current
smokers
.

As of 2009, 35.4% of the Oklahoma population is
overweight and 32.2% is obese.
BUTSome research suggests that health promotion
facilitated by a congregation boasts stronger and more
consistent participation among its participants than
health promotion facilitated in a traditional hospital or
community setting.
CERTIFIED HEALTHY
CONGREGATION
Launched in 2014
Complements six other Certified Healthy
programs: businesses, campuses,
communities, early childhood programs,
restaurants, and schools
Recognizes congregations that make health a
priority for members and/or attendees and
staff
CONGREGATION CRITERIA
Screening and Evaluation
Health Education and Information
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation
Leadership in the Community
Support
Behavioral Health and Emotional Well-Being

CONGREGATION CLASSIFICATION
All congregations are eligible to apply,
regardless of size.
Certified Healthy is open to congregations,
regardless of faith or belief system.
Remember: Congregations that have a
school or early childhood program also have
the opportunity to apply to become a
Certified Healthy School and/or a Certified
Healthy Early Childhood Program.

WHATS IN IT FOR THE
CONGREGATION?
Recognition as a congregation that goes above and
beyond to create a healthy, nurturing environment
The opportunity to provide a healthier environment for
members and/or attendees and staff
Recipients are invited to a special recognition awards
event.
Enhance your congregations image in the community and
add credibility to your congregation
Congregations may increase collaborations with other
faith-based organizations and other entities in the
community over shared health concerns.

SCORING

Applicants do not compete with other
Congregations within their category.
Certification is solely based on percentage of
criteria obtained in total application.



AWARD LEVELS

Basic

Merit

Excellence

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BE A PART OF THE CHANGE
CATEGORY 2012
2013
BUSINESSES 437
499
SCHOOLS 314
523
COMMUNITIES 52
72
CAMPUSES 28
27
RESTAURANTS 12
20
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
All applications and criteria can be found at
www.certifiedhealthyok.com.
3 levels of certification for all programs
Application period from August 1 to November 1

Certification announcements after December 1
Awards event in February



THANK YOU
You are one step closer to becoming a Certified
Healthy Congregation. We appreciate your
dedication to advancing the health and wellness of
Oklahomans!
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For more information, contact the Disparities and
Faith-Based Manager, Debbie Shandy, at the
Oklahoma State Department of Health, Center for
the Advancement of Wellness:
(405) 271-3619
DebraS@health.ok.gov or
AmandaJ@health.ok.gov

PLEASE VISIT
WWW.CERTIFIEDHEALTHYOK.COM
CONTACT INFORMATION
REFERENCES


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/overview/index.htm.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012). Behavioral
Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS). Retrieved from
http://www.health.state.ok.us/ok2share/index.shtml.

Wisdom, K., et.al. (2002). Recruitment of African Americans with
Type 2 Diabetes to a Randomized Controlled Trial Using Three
Sources. Ethnicity & Health, 7(4): 267-278.