Keep One Million Hearts Beating Strong
02/04/2013
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talks about the importance of heart health, and the Million Hearts™ initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
High Blood Pressure Basics
09/05/2012
Is your heart working overtime? Watch this video to find out what hypertension is, what causes it, and why you should care. Learn more about managing your high blood pressure by visiting Team Up. Pressure Down. on Facebook.
Treating High Blood Pressure
09/05/2012
There are many ways to treat hypertension, from reducing the amount of sodium (salt) in your diet to taking medication. Learn how each of these treatments works in your body and how they protect you from a heart attack or stroke. Learn more about managing your high blood pressure by visiting Team Up. Pressure Down. on Facebook.
Pharmacists: How You Can Team Up With Patients
09/05/2012
As a pharmacist, you play a vital role in helping patients manage their hypertension and improve their health. Find out how you can use every pharmacy visit as an opportunity to guide your patients to the best possible outcomes. Learn more about how pharmacists can help improve blood pressure management and adherence to hypertension medications by visiting Team Up. Pressure Down. on Facebook.
Vital Signs: Getting Blood Pressure Under Control
09/05/2012
About 67 million adults have high blood pressure. More than half (36 million) have uncontrolled high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States.
Jose's Million Hearts™ Story (in English)
05/22/2012
Although Jos? has a family history of stroke, he was blindsided at age 46 when he suffered a stroke. Temporarily paralyzed on the left side of his body and confined to a wheelchair, he slowly recovered with the heartfelt support of his wife and children. Now, he and his daughter teach merengue to stroke survivors. Share your story of how heart disease and stroke have touched your life on Twitter and Facebook.
La historia de José y Million Hearts™ (in Spanish)
05/22/2012
Aunque Jos? tiene un historial de ataques cerebrales en su familia, lo tom? por sorpresa cuando sufri? un ataque cerebral a los 46 a?os. Con el lado izquierdo de su cuerpo temporalmente paralizado y confinado a una silla de ruedas, se recuper? lentamente con el sincero apoyo de su esposa e hijos. Ahora, ?l y su hija ense?an clases de merengue a los sobrevivientes de ataques cerebrales. Comparta su historia sobre c?mo las enfermedades card?acas y los ataques cerebrales han marcado su vida en Twitter y Facebook.
Million Hearts™: Scaling and Spreading Innovation
04/19/2012
On April 19, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and American Heart Association brought together experts in scaling and spreading health care innovations for a Million Hearts™ event in Washington, DC, focused on strategies to improve cardiovascular health.
Andrea's Million Hearts™ Story
03/08/2012
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Andrea once heard her life counted in minutes. She had a heart attack at 35. After surviving, but losing her unborn baby, she is helping to educate other women like her about the signs of heart disease. Share your story of how heart disease and stroke have touched your life on Twitter and Facebook.
Know Your Risk Factors
03/08/2012
If Dr. Amie Hsia, Medical Director of the MedStar Washington Hospital Center Stroke Center, could say just one thing about stroke, it would be that it is preventable and treatable. In this video, she shares some of the common risk factors for stroke and heart attacks and encourages people to learn whether they are at risk. Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.
Aaron's Million Hearts™ Story
02/29/2012
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Aaron, who survived a near fatal heart attack at 42, now considers himself to be in the bonus round. He's vigilant about getting his blood pressure checked, taking his medications, and seeing his doctor regularly. He urges others to care for their bodies so they can spend more time with their loved ones, too. Share your story of how heart disease and stroke have touched your life on Twitter and Facebook.
Public Health Grand Rounds Highlighting Million Hearts™
02/21/2012
The Million Hearts™ Grand Rounds featured CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, Million Hearts™ Executive Director Dr. Janet Wright, and CMS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Conway talking about the many opportunities provided by this new initiative and how this ambitious goal can be met.
Gail's Million Hearts™ Story
12/13/2011
In this video, 55-year-old Gail recounts her personal experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and shares how she manages her risks for CVD by knowing her family history and making small, simple changes to maintain good heart health.
Be One in a Million Hearts™: Share Your Story
12/13/2011
In this video, Janet Wright, Executive Director of Million Hearts™, invites you and others to share stories of how heart disease and stroke have touched your lives on Twitter and Facebook.
One on One With Janet Wright: Heart Health
09/30/2011
At the September 2011 Hypertension & Heart Health Summit held at the Center for Total Health in Washington, D.C., the CTH blog team spent a few minutes talking with Janet Wright about the Million Hearts™ Initiative.
Million Hearts™ Initiative Launch
09/13/2011
Million Hearts™: Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes
09/08/2011
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years. This video comes from interviews with Americans who are heart attack or stroke survivors and their family members. Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Million Hearts™ joins communities, health systems, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, and private-sector partners from across the country to fight heart disease and stroke. Million Hearts™ brings together existing efforts and new programs to improve health across communities and help Americans live longer, healthier, more productive lives.
Other Video Links
- Learn Your Family History, Pt 1
The Dr. Oz Show
12/12/2011
Watch Dr. Oz discussing Million Hearts™ on his TV show. - President Obama: Congratulations to Everyone Taking Part in Today's Great American Smokeout
The White House Blog
11/17/2011
Watch the video of the Great American Smokeout announcement by the President.
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