Health care professionals: Hypertension in pregnancy is a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths. You play a critical role in eliminating preventable pregnancy-related death. Take steps to provide better communication and a space where your pregnant patients feel understood and valued. https://lnkd.in/gVaiMRYK
Million Hearts
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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
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Founded
- 2012
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- Public Health
Updates
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Dr. Janet Wright, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, will be joining the HHS Office on Women’s Health's National Women's Blood Pressure Awareness Week Resource Roundup Panel. Register now to hear about resources and practical advice for controlling blood pressure and improving heart health from experts like Dr. Janet Wright! https://lnkd.in/e9M-9DAY
National Women Blood Pressure Awareness Week Webinar | Office on Women's Health
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#HealthEquity is at the heart of building a healthier nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication encourages #PublicHealth professionals to adapt inclusive, equitable communication products and strategies for their patients. #HealthLiteracyMonth https://bit.ly/3ScIKGV
CDC's Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication
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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, are a leading cause of severe maternal illness and death. Together, we can change that. Commit to protecting your pregnant and postpartum patients this #HeartMonth. Listen to women’s voices. Protect women’s health. https://lnkd.in/gwEvksjn
Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package | Million Hearts®
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Your patients may have questions about taking #statins to manage #cholesterol. Share the scoop on statins with our handout. https://lnkd.in/de3BJ7r
Million Hearts® The Scoop on Statins
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Hypertension control is within reach. With a supportive team, patients are more likely to follow plans to lower their blood pressure. Find tips from the American Medical Association on forming partnerships to improve patient-focused care. https://lnkd.in/gS9GsBVf
What is high blood pressure?
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The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has released an RFA for Advanced GIS Training for State Health Department staff working on heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. A Question and Answer Zoom call will be held October 9, 2024. Applications are due October 18, 2024. Access the RFA and the link for Q&A zoom call here: https://lnkd.in/g9nYQ7Ze
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Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth by exploring some of the ways the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is addressing the conditions and systems that influence health for Hispanic and Latino people. #HealthEquity https://lnkd.in/gDmKrBbN
Todos Somos, Somos Uno (We are All, We are One): Pathways to Equity
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Million Hearts® proudly works with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to advance #HealthEquity and cardiovascular health in partnership with #CommunityHealth centers across the country. Read more about the Million Hearts® 2027 priority to reduce #disparities in cardiovascular health. https://lnkd.in/guSNM5Pa
Focusing on Health Equity | Million Hearts®
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Once again, Novant Health continues to thrive as a Million Hearts® Health System. Their dedication to building healthy communities by providing reliable transportation, free screenings, and other resources to medically underserved populations is vital to our goal of achieving health equity. https://lnkd.in/dQ9Xxpj
Spotlight: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Million
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