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  • Julie Harvill, MPH, MPA

    National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

  • Mark R. Stampehl, MD, FACC, FHFSA

  • The American Heart Association

    For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. The AHA wants to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It has invested more than $4.6 billion in research, making us the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government

    AHA Resources

    • The 2019 Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults with High Blood Pressure outlines 22 new measures for the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure (HBP), including 6 performance measures, 6 process quality measures and 10 structural quality measures.
    • Target BP: A national initiative formed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in response to the high prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). Target: BP helps health care organizations and care teams, at no cost, improve BP control rates through an evidence-based quality improvement program and recognizes organizations committed to improving BP control.
    • National Hypertension Control Initiative: Different people need different information about high blood pressure depending on the stage of their diagnosis. The following resources have been divided into categories for easy access: Patient resources on understanding, improving and self-measuring blood pressure, Community-based organization resources for understanding and measuring blood pressure in neighborhoods, and health care professional resources for blood pressure measuring and management training.
    • Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021: Why you should attend Hypertension Scientific Sessions – Considered one of the most important medical meetings on this subject in the world, the conference includes oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by clinical and basic researchers, followed by discussions led by leading authorities. With experts in the fields of hypertension and its relationship to cardiac and kidney disease, stroke, obesity, and genetics, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with cross-disciplinary researchers from around the world.
    • Public Education Resources and Tools: Houses critical information about High Blood Pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) through infographics and articles.
      Alternative forms of tools and resources through AHA –
    • Empowering patients to change their blood pressure numbers through an Ad Council public service announcement campaign – Change your numbers. Change your life.
    • Supporting patients through an online support network

  • American Medical Association (AMA)

    Founded in 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Throughout history, the AMA has always followed its mission: to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. As the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care, the AMA delivers on this mission by representing physicians with a unified voice in courts and legislative bodies across the nation, removing obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care and training the leaders of tomorrow.

    AMA Resources

    Patient-Facing

    SMBP Training: An AMA youtube video brought to you by the Release the Pressure Coalition partners, this aims to ensure all communities have the power and resources to achieve optimal heart health and wellness.

    Provider-Facin

    • In-Office BP Measurement Graphic (English): 7 Simple tips to get an accurate blood pressure reading.
    • In-Office BP Measurement Graphic (Spanish): 7 Simple tips to get an accurate blood pressure reading in Spanish.
    • 7-Step SMBP Quick Guide: An evidence-based resource to help physicians and care teams start using SMBP, including links to practical implementation tools
    • US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing (VDL): Uncontrolled high blood pressure (“BP”) is the leading risk factor for death and disability. The accurate measurement of BP is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. One important aspect of accurate measurement is whether the BP measurement device has been validated for clinical accuracy. This page provides information on BP measurement devices and their clinical accuracy.

  • Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC)

    Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of over 2,000 health professionals, lay members of the community (Community Health Advocates), corporate members, and institutional members. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color. Today, the ABC’s public and private partnerships continue to increase our impact in communities across the nation.

    ABC Resources:

    • ABC Educational Resources: Culturally tailored to the specific needs of the African American communities. A few examples include: “7 Steps to a Healthy Heart” and “Cooking for Your Heart and Soul”
    • ABC Webinars: Informative ABC Webinars on Racism, Anti-Blackness, Community Forum and Wellness Symposium, and COVID-19 Initiatives.
    • ABC Newsletters: Included below are the three informative e-newsletters (click to view sample issues):
      • ABC eNews features organization and member announcements, achievements, and events. [Archived Issues]
      • Policy Pulse includes health care updates, health disparities, research, and policy news. [Archived Issues]
      • Clinical Updates and Insights, in partnership with Medscape, features topical cardiology and clinical news for health professionals. [Archived Issues]

  • Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO)

    ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing public health agencies in the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia, and over 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, formulate and influence sound public health policy and ensure excellence in state-based public health practice. ASTHO’s primary function is to track, evaluate, and advise members on the impact and formation of public or private health policy which may affect them and to provide them with guidance and technical assistance on improving the nation’s health.

    ASTHO Resources

  • Blue Shield of California

    Blue Shield of California is a not-for-profit health plan founded in 1939 and headquartered in San Francisco. It serves over 4.5 million members and its mission is to ensure that all Californians have access to high-quality healthcare at an affordably sustainable price.

    Blue Shield of California Resources – The Right Care Initiative

    The Right Care Initiative is a state-wide effort to eliminate strokes, heart attacks, and diabetic complications by attacking the three modifiable risk factors of Diabetes, Hypertension, and Lipid control through the use of best practices.

  • Cardi-OH (Ohio Cardiovascular and Diabetes Health Collaborative)

    Founded in 2017, the mission of Cardi-OH is to improve cardiovascular and diabetes health outcomes and eliminate disparities in Ohio’s Medicaid population.

    Cardi-OH Resources

    • Toolkit: AHA, AMA, Million Hearts resources adapted to local context.
    • Capsules: Summaries of best practices for clinicians.
    • Currents: Summaries of the latest advances in medicine or clinical practice related to diabetes or hypertension.
    • Best Practices | Cardi-OH: Evidence-based materials and resources for primary care teams to improve cardiovascular health and reduce disparities in cardiovascular health.
    • Cardi-OH Radio Podcasts: National, state, and local leaders discuss timely topics for primary care clinicians.
    • Cardi-OH ECHO: TeleECHO Clinics for primary care practices, 12-week virtual case-based learning series.

  • Carolinas-Georgia-Florida Chapter of American Society of Hypertension

    The Carolinas-Georgia-Florida Chapter of American Society of Hypertension connect students and professionals with the tools, training, and resources necessary to provide quality healthcare, with a focus on primary care for rural and underserved communities. We recruit, train, sustain, and inspire a broad range of health professionals to practice in underserved communities to maintain a high-quality healthcare safety net. Their mission is to: Connect students to healthcare careers; Connect healthcare providers to the communities that need them; Connect communities to better health through access to healthcare resources; Connect South Carolina to better health overall.

    Resources

    https://www.scahec.net/learn/ programs – Includes Hypertension education modules continuously being updated which features program listings for: continuing professional development, health professions students, high school and college students, and AHEC scholars.

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

    The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Million Hearts have an extensive suite of resources that can support hypertension control efforts. The mission of the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) is to provide public health leadership to improve cardiovascular health for all, reduce the burden, and eliminate disparities associated with heart disease and stroke. Million Hearts® 2022 is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. It focuses on implementing a small set of evidence-based priorities and targets that can improve cardiovascular health for all.

    CDC DHSP Resources

  • National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)

    The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control in states and at the national level.

    NACDD Resources

    • Your Health Beyond COVID-19 resource page guiding you through managing your health and providing support if you or a loved one is diagnosed with COVID-19.
    • Cardiovascular Health summary and opportunities for you to engage with your colleagues from around the country to support your implementation and evaluation of cardiovascular health-related work.
    • NACDD Newsletter: NACDD distributes a weekly communication, Off the Cuff, that includes information for the CVH Network on pertinent webinars and calls; national partners’ announcements and resources; and tips from states on program, epidemiology, surveillance, and evaluation topics.

  • National Medical Association

    The National Medical Association (NMA) is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. The NMA is a 501(c) (3) national professional and scientific organization representing the interests of more than 50,000 African American physicians and the patients they serve. NMA is committed to improving the quality of health among minorities and disadvantaged people through its membership, professional development, community health education, advocacy, research and partnerships with federal and private agencies.

    NMA Resources

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  • Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

    The Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) is a professional organization dedicated to the prevention and optimal management of cardiovascular disease C(VD). Their mission is to develop and promote nurses as leaders in the prevention of CVD as well as to promote comprehensive risk-reduction strategies for individuals and populations across the lifespan.

    PCNA Resources

    • Patient Education Tools – The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association’s patient education tools and handouts are an important way to influence your patients’ health. Intended to be utilized in the clinical setting within the conversation between providers and patients, they also are a helpful follow-up resource for patients, their families, and caregivers when they return home or are discharged.
    • Provider Tools – The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association’s provider tools are designed to help cardiovascular nurses translate evidence-based guidelines to practice and improve patient outcomes.

  • World Hypertension League

    The World Hypertension League (WHL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization comprised predominantly of volunteers dedicated to the prevention and control of hypertension globally to include awareness of non-communicable diseases.

    WHL Resources

    • World Hypertension League Resources – This link includes PowerPoint deck that will serve as guides and can offer a starting point for discussion and instruction on pertinent hypertension related information.
    • World Hypertension League Newsletter – The WHL Newsletter is a free online quarterly periodical. Dr. Daniel T. Lackland is the Editor. Each issue includes:
      • Advances in high blood pressure treatment,
      • A description of the activities of the member organizations, and
      • A calendar that lists major upcoming meetings on cardiovascular-related topics throughout the world.
      • Member success stories for knowledge translation
      • Updates on new WHL resources, reports, and publications

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