24 million Americans aren't getting the statins they need. Statins “are inexpensive, readily available medications,” says Hilary Wall, Million Hearts® Senior Scientist, “…more than half of people who would benefit from a statin are not on one.” Read about strategies to help improve cholesterol management in this American Medical Association article: https://lnkd.in/gShTjFb8
Million Hearts
Government Administration
Atlanta, Georgia 3,484 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/
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Public Health
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Did you know there is a connection between heart health and particle pollution? Particulate matter can negatively affect heart health when particles enter the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. Share these resources to help keep hearts healthy. https://bit.ly/3kZsWeZ
Million Hearts® Particle Pollution and Heart Disease
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Despite evidence that #CardiacRehabilitation (CR) can be effective in improving #CardiovascularHealth following a cardiac event, CR is widely underutilized in the U.S. Minnesota Department of Health staff created interactive maps that help identify and address geographic #HealthDisparities in CR utilization using the Million Hearts Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Use Surveillance Methodology. Read the Minnesota maplog here. https://lnkd.in/eZFzpCCU
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Women are enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation programs at lower rates than men. Health care professionals like you can make a difference. Learn more about improving cardiac rehabilitation enrollment among your patients to stand up for women’s heart health. https://bit.ly/3G5NadA
Million Hearts® Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Health departments: #ExtremeHeat events, which increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke, are becoming more common. Get the facts on how to keep your community safe in the summer heat. https://lnkd.in/gMBVc5Ef
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Congratulations to Million Hearts Executive Director, Dr. Laurence Sperling!
Dr. John A. Johnson MD, MBA, FACP presented two awards at the MAA Summer Gala this weekend. Dr. Laurence Sperling, Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology at the Emory University School of Medicine and Founder, Emory Center for Heart Disease Prevention, received the 2024 Aven Cup Award. Dr. Jin Lee, Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine at Northside Hospital, received the 2024 MAA President's Award. We extend a sincere congratulations to both recipients! Read more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/eZEPrdfg Stay tuned for more images from our Summer Gala!
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Mental health and heart health go hand in hand. And members of certain racial and ethnic minority groups, who have mental health disorders, are less likely to get access to high-quality care. Learn how health professionals can help protect groups at higher risk. https://lnkd.in/gbsjR-u5
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention collaborated with the National Network of Public Health Institutes to publish a supplemental issue on chronic disease prevention and implementation science (IS). You can view the supplement and learn more about advancing chronic disease prevention and management through implementation science here: https://lnkd.in/gPV_VVuU
Prevention Science | Volume 25, supplement issue 1
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Breathing in particle pollution can cause serious health problems, such as a heart attack, for someone with heart disease. Learn more about particle #pollution and #cardiovascular disease by watching recorded sessions of the Million Hearts® Climate Change & Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative (CCC). https://lnkd.in/gkvAJkj4
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New CDC research finds transgender and bisexual adults in the U.S. experience loneliness and a lack of emotional and social support at significantly higher rates than their straight or cisgender counterparts. That social disconnection can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. Learn more about those disproportionately affected by unmet social, emotional and mental health needs in the latest CDC release at: https://lnkd.in/g4umAwcz
Loneliness, Lack of Social and Emotional Support, ...
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