{"id":1224,"date":"2026-05-15T12:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/heart-disease\/?page_id=1224"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:24:24","slug":"newportnews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/heart-disease\/newportnews\/","title":{"rendered":"Newport News – Healthy Hearts Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"
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      The\u00a0<\/i>Newport News County <\/i>Healthy Hearts Learning Collaborative (LC) is owned and managed by community members. The Virginia Department of Health, as a core partner, provides ongoing support including state and local public health collaboration, chronic disease prevention program training and resources, chronic disease data, leadership and advocacy training, funding opportunities, survey and newsletter design, and webpage maintenance.\u00a0<\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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      Mission: <\/strong><\/em>To enhance heart health in our community by creating safer, more walkable neighborhoods and expanding access to essential health resources for all.<\/p>\n

      Vision:\u00a0 <\/b><\/em>A thriving, heart-healthy community where every neighbor is empowered to embrace lifelong wellness, share heart knowledge across generations, and access the resources needed to build healthier lives together.<\/div>\n
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      Goals:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      • Incorporate heart-health education into community programs<\/li>\n
      • Add healthy cooking demonstrations and classes to food outreach efforts<\/li>\n
      • Encourage physical activity through safe, accessible spaces, including walking and biking opportunities and inclusive fitness classes<\/li>\n
      • Expand outdoor play areas (including shaded spaces and splash pads) to promote active lifestyles for children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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        Members:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        • Latanya Blair<\/b><\/li>\n
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            <\/b><\/b>Latanya leads technology education and support efforts, teaching hands-on tech classes that empower community members to navigate digital tools and access important health resources with confidence.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Sonya Diggs<\/b>\n
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              • Sonya is passionate about stroke education and prevention, helping raise awareness of risk factors, warning signs, and the importance of early response to improve outcomes in the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Watina Smith<\/b>\n
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                  • Watina is dedicated to community outreach and health literacy and has experience organizing health expos that connect the community to important health resources and education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Sherita Byrd<\/b>\n
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                      • Sherita combines gardening with community outreach, promoting healthy living through hands-on experiences that connect people to food, nature, and wellness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Stephanie Humphrey<\/b>\n
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                          • Stephanie \u00a0is deeply committed to her community, regularly attending and supporting local events while helping connect individuals to valuable resources and opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                            The\u00a0Newport News County Healthy Hearts Learning Collaborative (LC) is owned and managed by community members. 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