Join us for our first Hypertension in Pregnancy Action Forum, Tuesday, August 6, at 11 a.m. ET.! The forum will provide an opportunity for clinical, public health, and community-based partners to exchange best and promising practices, identify solutions to common obstacles, and share resources related to improving hypertension management during and after pregnancy. Register now. https://lnkd.in/gKn2xAEW
Million Hearts
Government Administration
Atlanta, Georgia 3,507 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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- Government Administration
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Public Health
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From 2017 to 2019, hypertension in pregnancy caused nearly 320,000 pregnancy-related deaths. You can be a part of changing this statistic. Join our first Hypertension in Pregnancy Action Forum Tuesday, August 6, at 11 a.m. ET., where clinical, public health, and community-based partners will exchange best and promising practices, identify solutions to common obstacles, and share resources related to improving hypertension management during and after pregnancy. Register now. https://lnkd.in/gKn2xAEW
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Denver Health, a designated 2023 Million Hearts® Hospitals and Health Systems, has created a healthier, more nutritious environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Watch this video to discover how these changes led to a healthier community. https://lnkd.in/gjYSKtUV
Food Service Guideline in Action: Denver Health, Denver, Colorado
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Staying alert about hypertension during pregnancy can safeguard the health of both mother and baby. The Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package contains effective strategies to help clinical teams better detect and manage maternal hypertension. Browse the full change package at https://bit.ly/4aHXuGB
Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package | Million Hearts®
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Dr. Keith Ferdinand, Clinical Advisor for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Million Hearts® Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes in Primary Care project, shares that team-based care is the best way to combat cardiovascular disease and address health equity. Read about more ways to improve health equity in your practice here: https://bit.ly/4bUE1SX
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Cardiovascular Disparities: A Love Letter to Clinicians - NACHC
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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
24 million aren't getting the statins they need. Let's fix that.
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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