cardiovascular disease prevention
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The recognition signifies that each of Tenet South Florida's 14 acute care hospitals is participating in the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines program," said Tony Newbold, AHA affiliate board chairman. "The quality improvement initiative is designed to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks by helping hospital staff follow proven evidence-based guidelines and procedures while coronary patients are in their care.
"Providing the highest quality patient care is the top priority for Tenet South Florida hospitals," said Don S. Steigman, senior vice president of Tenet South Florida. "Once again, our hospitals have demonstrated their dedication to making their cardiac units among the best in the country by implementing the American Heart Association's Get With The Guid...
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Health for Peace Inc., is a California not-for-profit corporation. It teaches people about EECP to help them prevent and treat cardiovascular disease; Simple and free screenings and health education in the cpmmunity about risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease; Research featuring EECP that directly correlates to prevention of heart disease as well as EECP becoming the first option in treating cardiovascular disease before a heart bypass or angioplasty.
To respond to the needs of people at risk for cardiovascular dis ease by making available EECP treatment to those without access to or financial means to pay for such services. Develop and implement community outreach programs featuring education and simple health screenings about a variety of topics, and support scientific...
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To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: Cary Conway, +1-972-731-9242, cary(at)conwaycommunication.com, for NBCH
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Health for Peace Inc., is a California not-for-profit corporation. It teaches people about EECP to help them prevent and treat cardiovascular disease; Simple and free screenings and health education in the community about risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease; Research featuring EECP that directly correlates to prevention of heart disease as well as EECP becoming the first option in treating cardiovascular disease before a heart bypass or angioplasty.
To respond to the needs of people at risk for cardiovascular disease by making available EECP treatment to those without access to or financial means to pay for such services. Develop and implement community outreach programs featuring education and simple health screenings about a variety of topics, and support scientific ...
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First and foremost, it is unfortunate if you were unable to attend the Sippin' on Sunday affair that was held at Joe's Sports Bar Tuesday. Chicago's trendsetters and tastemakers came- out to see Terisa Griffin put on a wonderful live performance and DJ World kept everyone's feet moving. Stay tuned, you still have a few chances to redeem yourself over the rest of the sum-mer.
On July 7, from 10 a.m. 1 1 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 116 N. Le Claire, The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Mocha Moms, and The Black Women's Health Imperative invite women between the ages of 35 and 65 to become health conscious and attend the Bless Your Heart Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Project. The event provides four sessions to improve health, lifestyle, weight loss and...
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Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers
NAMPA, Idaho--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 26, 2001
The AIM Companies ("AIM"), the industry leader in dietary a...
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We're tempted by high-calorie foods, but they should always be an occasional treat, not everyday fare. Eating too many foods high in fat and sodium can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men in the United States.
The American Heart Association says a heart-healthy diet is rich in vegetables and fruits, with whole grains, high-fiber foods, lean meats and poultry, fish at least twice a week, and fat-free or 1 percent fat dairy products.
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