The 1990 baseline for this was 11.9 years, which remained unchanged in 1992. The three programs within the Division of Health Promotion that are addressing Objectives 8.1-8.3 will use the health promotion channels listed in the box above to reach communities and individuals with the healthy West Virginia message. The nine CHPSs are located in six local health departments and three Health Science Center Medical Schools and work toward the coordination of community service activities. The legislature has assisted the CSHP with mandates on safe schools, drug abuse, tobacco control, and physical education. The worksite survey to be conducted in the spring of 1997 by WVU will provide data to assess the availability of and need for worksite wellness programs in all businesses in the state.
All sites place an emphasis on fitness and exercise.
As funding becomes available, the PEIA hopes to expand to employees in all 55 counties.