The Danville CHIP Program

Every year, the Danville SDA church organizes programs designed to enhance the holistic health of the Wildernace Trace community.  In 2010, we embarked on our first ever Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) program.  This was followed by a second CHIP program in 2011.  The CHIP program is an affordable, lifestyle enrichment program designed to reduce disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle modifications. The goal is to lower blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels by reducing excess weight, lowering high blood pressure, enhancing daily exercise, improving dietary choices, and eliminating smoking, thus aiding in preventing and reversing disease.

CHIP is based on the foundation that 75% of our Western diseases are “lifestyle-related,” according to the U.S. Surgeon General. They relate to our rich diet; lack of exercise; use of cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine; level of stress; and the quality of our support. These diseases include:

For more information, questions, and contact information, be sure to explore the resources below.

CHIP NEWS.....

Congratulations to the first graduating class of the Danville CHIP Program!

We are so thrilled to have 10 people complete the first ever CHIP program in Danville, Kentucky.  This lifestyle improvement health program helped Wilderness Trace residents shed over 45 pounds in only 30 days!

To learn more about an upcoming CHIP program in Danville contact us today!

Vanderbilt University Joins CHIP (Nashville, TN)

CHIP welcomes  as the newest CHIP Program site Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt University."

Community program 'chips' away at bad health

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Quadruple bypass survivor credits his improved health to walking, CHIP diet (Peoria, IL)

Daryl Fountain was short of breath on a Sunday afternoon playing with his daughter. He woke up the next day short of breath and asked his wife to make a doctor’s appointment... Click to read more.

From Cairo, Egypt

We are sending you this message from Cairo, Egypt. Our lives have been touched by your CHIP Program. Joyce Neergard, our facilitator, did an amazing job in transforming us from a group of de-motivated, heavy-weight, middle-aged ladies into a dynamic group full of youthful energy and optimism. Today is the beginning of the rest of our lives, and we are looking forward to it!  --Anna Zaven, Hasmig Kazazian, Linda Kaleshian

Testimonials

Here are testimonials from people who have been through the CHIP program, or by people who have been impacted by CHIP, including physicians, restaurants, community groups, and churches.

CHIP Graduates

• "I have lost 25 pounds now all together and am off my lantus insulin, 47 units daily, and no more regular sliding scale insulin. Thanks again for all you have done to impact my life in a positive way, and for giving me the knowledge to make the right choices for myself and for my health! I am a lot healthier today than I was when we first met."
  - Sherry Kok, Director of Nursing (IL)

• "The more I learn about the CHIP concept and its clinical results, the more I am impressed. It is a fantastically practical way to capture the essence of health education and making a big difference in the lives of many."
  - Darren Morton, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Avon College (Australia)

• "Based on documented, sound nutritional practices, this approach is for anyone who wants to improve their lifestyle and well-being. Following the principles of this program helped me lose weight, feel better, and have more confidence in my health."
  - Peg Haffey, 3rd Grade Teacher (IL)

• "It [CHIP] changed our lifestyle. We feel healthy, we eat healthy. I wish all of the doctors would be aware of it. I would highly recommend it. I don't see why doctors don't recommend it more"
  - Mark Corke, Dentist (FL)

• "I lost 52 lbs., cholesterol dropped 50 points, and I have more energy than I can remember. Thank you for CHIP."

Dr. Diehl's Health Tips

Short video presentations on popular topics. Just click on one of the topic links below to watch.

Video Topics:

1.  Heart Disease: Emergence & Reversal (6:11)
2. Coronary Risk Factors (6:12)
3. Effective Cholesterol Control (5:30)
4. Obesity: Calorie Bombs (12:21)
5. Pringles (4:03)
6. Apple Pie (3:24)
7. Candy (3:28)
8. Crinkly Bags (4:55)
9. Oils (2:20)
10. Empty Calories (4:00)
11. Constipation (2:24)
12. Water vs. Caffeine (1:23)
13. Candy for Breakfast (2:00)
14. Hormone Replacement Therapy Concern (1:48)

Books & DVD's

Click here to order books online.

Click here to order DVDs online.

Additional Resources

Jodie's Health Line Series...

• Enjoying Our "Golden Years"
• Preventable Heart Disease
• Our Diets and Food Sources Have Changed
• More Is Not Always Better

More Questions...More Answers

What is a CHIP Program Like? 

Before the educational program begins, a comprehensive health screen is conducted to establish risk factor levels of participants. The educational program is presented in two-hour sessions that meet:

• four times a week for four weeks, or
• three times a week for five weeks, or
• twice a week for eight weeks

   Health screen results are provided to each participant early in the program, and participants are encouraged to share their results and work closely with their personal physician regarding their need for medication as they modify their lifestyle. Immediately following the program, the health screen is conducted again, and a detailed report is prepared for each participant that compares their risk factor levels before and after going through the program. Reports and course completion certificates are presented at a graduation program.

CHIP has over 50,000 graduates worldwide and sustains adherence to the program guidelines through an active CHIP alumni support organization.

Who Presents CHIP in the Danville/Wilderness Trace Area?

Programs are presented by founder Dr. Hans Diehl and are available to the public as:

• The DVD video program is offered by the Danville Seventh-day Adventist Church and located at the Better Living Center: 455 S. 4th Street, Danville, Kentucky 40422.
• This video program is conducted by a  trained and licensed CHIP director.

Does CHIP work?

Program results have been published in numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the American Journal of Cardiology, the Journal of the American Diatetic Association, and Preventive Medicine.

 CHIP is endorsed by the Physicians’ Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), and the International Nutrition Research Foundation. 

More Questions???

Please contact the Danville CHIP Program:

By Phone:  859/319.6929

By Email: CHIP@DanvilleSDA.com 

For CHIP Alumni

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