Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Program

Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Program

New Report: Cardiovascular Disease in Texas:
A Surveillance Report - 2012 Click here to download

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The Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Program provides technical assistance, training and consultation on the development of policy and environmental change strategies to decrease risk factors for heart disease and stroke and increase chances for people in Texas to establish a heart and stroke healthy lifestyle. Targeted sites include worksites, schools, food establishments, communities and health care settings.


Texas Plan to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke A strategic plan for cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention and treatment. The plan focuses on four key strategies: (1) Surveillance, Data and Outcome Management, (2) Health Education and Outreach, (3) Community Policy and Environmental Changes, and (4) Clinical Prevention and Treatment Services. Texas Plan to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (PDF) Publication Number: E81-11195 (File viewing information) We are currently conducting a survey to evaluate the usefulness of the Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke Burden Report. We value your feedback and would appreciate if you took a few moments to respond to some questions. Click here to take survey Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke Program Staff: Katie Wiechnicki, RN, MPH Program Coordinator Phone: 512-776-6573 Fax: 512-776-7254 Email Cecily Brea, MEd. Program Specialist Phone: 512-776-2050 Fax: 512-776-7254 Email Maria Benedict, BS Program Specialist Phone: 512-776-3507 Fax: 512-776-7254 Email Address: Chronic Disease Branch MC 1945 Texas Department of State Health Services PO Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714-9347