The following organizations provide public and professional education, programs, and resources for cardiovascular disease and stroke. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list but provides a sampling of what is already available from credible sources. Before selecting and using any program, seek information regarding the efficacy or adaptability of the program for your intended population.
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – www.americanheart.org
Get With the Guidelines – hospital guidelines for heart disease and stroke
Acute Stroke Treatment Program – hospital-based guide for primary stroke centers
Power to End Stroke – public awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates African Americans
Mission: Lifeline – guidelines for timely STEMI treatment for healthcare providers
Heartsaver AED – workplace training program
Go Red For Women – public awareness campaign
Go Red Por Tu Corazón – public awareness campaign for Hispanic women
CPR Anytime – general public training program
Heart 360 – patient portal to track and manage heart health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention –
www.cdc.gov Guide to Community Preventive Services – guide to evidence-based practices
Heart Healthy and Stroke Free – creating social environment changes
Weight Management Research to Practice Series – evidence-based approaches
Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Toolkit – making the business case
Promoting Physical Activity: A Guide for Community Action
Million Hearts – campaign to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in five years by coordinating national efforts
Texas Department of State Health Services – www.dshs.state.tx.us
Diabetes and Disparities: A Plan to Prevent and Control Diabetes in Texas, 2008-2009
Updates for the Strategic Plan for the Prevention of Obesity in Texas 2008
Building Healthy Texans – http://www.wellness.state.tx.us/physical_activity.htm
Active for Life Online – group physical activity program
Company Health and Wellness – ideas for building employee awareness and participation in physical activities
TEXERCISE – statewide fitness campaign developed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
Five A Day – community fruit and vegetable promotion program
Lighten Up Texas – worksite weight loss team competition
Maintain No Gain – maintaining weight over the holidays
Skyscraper Climb – worksite physical activity
Long Live Texans – longlivetexans.com
Brain Attack Coalition -
www.stroke-site.org/ : Guidelines and resources for stroke initiatives
Department of Health and Human Services - http://www.hhs.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality – http://ahrq.gov
Hearts N’ Parks Community Mobilization Guide: Obesity and heart disease education initiative
Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure With DASH
Healthy Heart, Healthy Homes
Cholesterol Guidelines - www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/cholesterol/index.htm
Information and resources for stroke initiatives
Workplace wellness resources
Texas Education Agency Approved Coordinated School Health Programs
Bienestar Health Program - Office Phone: 210-533-8886
Toll Free: 1-866-676-7472 - Web site:
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Telephone: 800-383-1927
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Bridges to Excellence - www.bridgestoexcellence.org/ : Quality improvement program for the health care industry
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program - http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/cdsmp.html :Patient oriented program for self-management of chronic disease
American Pharmacists Association Foundation - www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Project_ImPACT: Project ImPACT - practice model for pharmacists to improve patient outcomes