WHAT ARE THE CURRENT HEALTH PROMOTION EFFORTS?
Nationally, a major campaign to make folic acid a household name is supported by a partnership between public health groups and the March of Dimes. In Vermont, the March of Dimes has taken the lead. In collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health, the March of Dimes has established an interagency council to advise and support health promotion efforts. Asa result, the VT Health Action Plan for 2000 includes folic acid intake among a set of actions keyed to the goals of the state health plan. The public education campaign to promote the use of folic acid has begun with a radio message from Health Commissioner Dr. Jan Carney,a letter to health care providers this spring, and patient education brochures and posters that are available through the March of Dimes, by calling 802-479-3265 or 800-696-9255 (in Vermont).
