Program Description
The Montana Cardiovascular Health Program has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 2000. The program conducts statewide activities to prevent heart disease and stroke and associated risk factors - particularly hypertension and high blood cholesterol. The program has:
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Assessed existing policies and systems that promote cardiovascular health in a variety of settings including worksites and healthcare.
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Sponsored the annual Cardiovascular Health Summit conference for health professionals.
- Formed a statewide Cardiovascular Disease and Obesity Prevention Task Force. The task force members assisted program staff in creating a five-year cardiovascular disease state plan.
- Formed the Montana Stroke Workgroup. This is a working collaborative of doctors, emergency response professionals, rehabilitation professionals and healthcare facilities dedicated to implementing a statewide Stroke Initiative to enhance diagnosis, treatment and care of stroke patients.
