The document discusses the work of Kennisha Singleton-Nelson as an Emerging Health Leader Intern. It summarizes that her internship involved volunteering twice a week at a farmer's market and YMCA to promote healthier eating habits, especially in high-risk Wards 7 and 8. It also allowed her to help modify the Chronic Disease Dashboard, which uses data from a national health survey to monitor trends in chronic diseases and guide policy.

1. Project Summary
In the Community Health Administration department their mission is to protect the health
of the population. Their main goal is to prevent any possible health threat locally in Washington
D.C and on a national level by creating programs and informing the public about how living
healthier is possible. C.H.A have conducted studies finding ward 7and 8 being at high risk, so
they work very closely with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention programs with
intentions of changing their lives for the better.
As an Emerging Health Leader Intern, Kennisha Singleton-Nelson had the pleasure to
volunteer with two great organizations that are partners with the Department of Health twice a
week. Every Thursday she volunteered at the Fresh Farm Farmer’s Market by the White House
with DC Greens. During this site visit Kennisha interacted with the customers and assisted them
with obtaining fresh fruits and vegetables. Every Friday she volunteered at the YMCA in ward 8
working with the Green Scheme teaching children healthier eating habits.
In addition to her community outreach accountabilities, this program allowed her to work
behind the scenes in helping modify the Chronic Disease Dashboard. The Chronic Disease
Dashboard uses data from The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS); which is a
monthly telephone survey conducted in every state in the US, as well as some possessions and
territories. The survey collects data on chronic diseases and related health behaviors from a
randomly selected adult in each household that participates. The results are used to monitor
trends and to guide policy and funding decisions. The survey is conducted to residents 18 years
of age or older, in all eight wards of the city, to approximately 4800 District residents.