Humphrey Costello – Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac Research to improve lives Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:21:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-WYSAC_navy-bl-only-white-32x32.png Humphrey Costello – Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac 32 32 Evaluation of New Mexico’s Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/projects/evaluation-of-new-mexicos-heart-disease-and-stroke-prevention-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evaluation-of-new-mexicos-heart-disease-and-stroke-prevention-program Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:21:25 +0000 https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/?p=1939 WYSAC provides evaluation services to the New Mexico Department of Health’s Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (HDSPP). HDSPP and its partners work with communities, health systems, health care providers and other organizations across the state to implement activities that improve quality of care as it relates to blood pressure and cholesterol control. . WYSAC supports HDSPP by providing technical assistance and evaluation services, including: support in identifying populations that suffer a disproportionate burden of disease or that face challenges accessing care; providing technical assistance in developing workplans that align with CDC goals and guidance; assuring continuous quality improvement; and supporting the Program in meeting CDC reporting requirements.

]]> Evaluation of New Mexico’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/projects/evaluation-of-new-mexicos-diabetes-prevention-and-control-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evaluation-of-new-mexicos-diabetes-prevention-and-control-program Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:19:01 +0000 https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/?p=1935 WYSAC provides evaluation services to the New Mexico Department of Health’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP). DPCP seeks to reduce the burden of type 2 diabetes and its complications among New Mexicans through proven prevention and self-management education services, community-based and health system partnerships, and training for health care professionals. WYSAC supports DPCP by providing technical assistance and evaluation services, including: support in identifying populations that suffer a disproportionate burden of disease or that face challenges accessing care; providing technical assistance in developing workplans that align with CDC goals and guidance; assuring continuous quality improvement; and supporting the Program in meeting CDC reporting requirements.

]]> Comprehensive Evaluation of the New Mexico Nicotine Use Prevention and Control Program https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/projects/comprehensive-evaluation-of-the-new-mexico-nicotine-use-prevention-and-control-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=comprehensive-evaluation-of-the-new-mexico-nicotine-use-prevention-and-control-program Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:14:59 +0000 https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/?p=1931 The New Mexico Department of Health’s Nicotine Use Prevention and Control Program (NUPAC) aims to reduce the harmful effects of commercial nicotine and tobacco use across the state. This program focuses on preventing youth initiation of nicotine products, promoting cessation among users, and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke. It uses a comprehensive approach involving education, policy advising, and community outreach. NUPAC supports initiatives such as Quit Now/Dejelo YA, a free resource offering counseling in English and Spanish along with nicotine replacement therapies to help residents quit smoking or vaping. Additionally, the program partners with schools, healthcare providers, and local governments to create smoke-free environments and promote healthier lifestyles.
The Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center (WYSAC) supports NUPAC by using guidelines provided by the CDC to help establish and track the progress toward the program’s goals. WYSAC provides comprehensive evaluation of New Mexico’s Nicotine Use Prevention and Control Program and plays a critical role in supporting NUPAC leadership by providing technical assistance and updates on the Tobacco Program Evaluation Framework and helping guide workplan development and implementation. WYSAC also provides broad technical assistance and professional development support. Our contributions include analyzing quitline follow-up survey and administrative data, producing reports on the ever-changing landscape of nicotine use in New Mexico, delivering presentations to stakeholders, and developing surveys and reports for contractor organizations to ensure continuous quality improvement.

]]> Evaluation of New Mexico’s State Public Health Actions To Prevent And Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/projects/evaluation-of-new-mexicos-state-public-health-actions-to-prevent-and-control-diabetes-heart-disease-obesity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evaluation-of-new-mexicos-state-public-health-actions-to-prevent-and-control-diabetes-heart-disease-obesity Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:34:26 +0000 https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/?p=651 Between 2014 and 2018, WYSAC evaluated the federal grant, State Public Health Actions to Prevent and Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and Associated Risk Factors and Promote School Health (1305) for the New Mexico Department of Health. WYSAC is continuing this partnership by evaluating New Mexico’s work on the CDC grant Improving the Health of Americans through Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke (1815).

WYSAC provides overarching guidance and technical expertise to NMDoH in developing, implementing, and evaluating the 1305 and 1815 projects. Specifically, WYSAC develops logic models and evaluation plans, facilitates the use of data to improve programming, documents program implementation and successes, and facilitates sustainability planning. This project uses both quantitative and qualitative data to guide and measure project progress and outcomes.

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