Related Links
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has the mission “to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.” This website also contains various resources such as powertoendstroke.org and other resourceful websites.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
CDC: WISEWOMAN
Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation: The WISEWOMAN program provides low-income, under insured and uninsured women aged 40-64 years with chronic disease risk factor screening, lifestyle intervention, and referral services in an effort to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes Prevention
The National Diabetes Prevention website contains several program topics including the Prevent Diabetes STAT program, National Diabetes Prevention Programs as well as other various resources.
Go Red For Women
The American Heart Association's national call for women to take charge of their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.
Million Hearts Initiative
MO Million Hearts Initiative
National High Blood Pressure Education Program
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7)
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline
Tobacco Cessation Guideline
Office of the Surgeon General provides the latest drugs and counseling techniques for treating tobacco use and dependence.
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USDA - Center for Nutrition and Policy Promotion
This website provides useful information regarding dietary guidelines, food plans, Healthy Eating Index and more.