It’s National Public Health Week! Today’s theme is New Tools and Innovations. CDC offers free, online #GIS tools and maps that make it easy to identify geographic disparities in chronic disease and the factors linked to those disparities. Check out these unique tools today! https://bit.ly/4cCBAGh
Million Hearts
Government Administration
Atlanta, Georgia 3,271 followers
A national initiative to improve cardiovascular health for all Americans
About us
Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) affect more than 1.5 million Americans each year. Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer among both men and women and the leading cause of health disparities across the country. And while death rates have been declining steadily for the last 40 years, this trend appears to be stalling. To address this issue, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) established Million Hearts®, a national initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Alongside 120 official partners and 20 federal agencies, Million Hearts® works to align national CVD prevention efforts around evidence-based public health and clinical strategies to prevent 1 million cardiovascular events within 5 years. Comment Policy: Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html to view CDC’s social media comment policy. Privacy Notice Regarding Third-Party Websites: CDC uses third-party websites to share information and to encourage collaboration with the public. The government does not own or operate third-party websites. They are controlled and operated by a third party not affiliated with CDC. The CDC Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or applications. To learn more about CDC’s privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.cdc.gov/other/privacy.html.
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https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/
External link for Million Hearts
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Public Health
Updates
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It’s National Public Health Week! Today’s theme is Creating Healthy Neighborhoods. CDC offers #GIS tools to map many factors — such as access to broadband Internet for receiving telehealth services — to inform programs and policies that enhance the health of every community. Check out our online GIS tools today! https://bit.ly/4cCBAGh
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April is National Minority Health Month. CDC has online #GIS tools and maps that make it easy to identify geographic patterns of heart disease and stroke for many racial/ethnic groups. These tools and maps can be used to inform programs and policies to enhance #HealthEquity in communities across the nation. Check out our GIS tools today! https://bit.ly/4cCBAGh
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The Hypertension Control Challenge closes this week! If your practice has achieved blood pressure control among at least 80% of your patients, submit your application for consideration as a 2024 Hypertension Champion today! https://bit.ly/ps78Yl
Hypertension Control Challenge | Million Hearts®
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Practitioners—when was the last time you checked your #stress levels? For National Doctors’ Day, check in on how you’re managing stress and protecting your #HeartHealth. Find more tips on practicing self-care from the American Academy of Family Physicians. https://bit.ly/4bu354s
Practicing Self-care
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Are you looking to improve cardiac rehabilitation in your practice? Join our Cardiac Rehabilitation Collaborative to exchange information and resources with multidisciplinary professionals who are interested in getting at least 70% of eligible patients to participate in cardiac rehabilitation. https://bit.ly/3Gtwiix
Million Hearts® Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Medical research shows that cholesterol management benefits patients at risk for heart disease. Help more patients maintain heart health by sharing the Cholesterol Management Change Package, developed in collaboration with National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and American Medical Association. https://bit.ly/43mw5r0
Cholesterol Management Change Package: A Million Hearts Action Guide
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Your patients can lower their risk for #diabetes and heart disease by living a healthy lifestyle. Access resources from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to help educate your patients about the connection between diabetes and heart health. #DiabetesAlertDay http://bit.ly/3RIbhVi
Diabetes Alert Day® - NIDDK
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Concern about statin side effects is the most common reason for statin nonadherence. The best way to combat this is for both patients and clinicians to be informed about the clinical benefits of statin use. Access the latest guidance from the Million Hearts®, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), and American Medical Association Cholesterol Management Change Package. https://bit.ly/43mw5r0
Cholesterol Management Change Package: A Million Hearts Action Guide
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Do you know an exceptional practice, practitioner, or health system who helps patients achieve blood pressure control? Help us identify, support, and celebrate new leaders in the prevention of cardiovascular disease by sharing the application for the 2024 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge with your networks. Don’t wait to apply! https://bit.ly/ps78Yl
Hypertension Control Challenge | Million Hearts®
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