One in five people in the United States live in a rural area. CDC recently released its inaugural Rural Public Health Strategic Plan to protect and improve the health of America’s rural communities. Discover more: cdc.gov/rural-health/p…

Twenty (20) of the thirty-two (32) 2024 #HTNControlChamps serve rural communities. Join us in celebrating these top-performing clinicians, practices, and health systems. #NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerofRural millionhearts.hhs.gov/partners-progr…

#CardiacRehabilitation (CR) is designed to support patient resilience after a #cardiac event, diagnosis, or procedure, but few patients complete a program. Help more patients enroll in and complete CR with this guide. #CRSavesLives millionhearts.hhs.gov/tools-protocol…

This holiday season, encourage your patients to have conversations about family medical history. A family history can help determine if patients are at higher risk for #heart disease. Find more recommendations from AMA here: ama-assn.org/delivering-car…

Do you know your organization’s blood pressure control rate? Visit our #BloodPressure control webpage for resources and strategies to improve #hypertension control among your patients. bit.ly/3QNpl0U

#Clinicians: Your #vaccine recommendation can help patients make informed decisions about fighting flu. Use this SHARE method to make a strong recommendation. #NIVW cdc.gov/flu/hcp/vax-su…

It’s not too late for patients to get a #flu vaccine. CDC Flu recommends vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. Explore shareable resources. #NIVW cdc.gov/flu-resources/…

Low-dose aspirin is a proven and effective medication for preventing a second heart attack or stroke. Find more tips on the use of #aspirin and anticoagulants here: bit.ly/3FIB22o

Thirty-two health care practices have been recognized as Million Hearts® 2024 Hypertension Control Champions! Could your practice be next? Check out the Hypertension Control Change Package for resources and strategies to improve hypertension control. bit.ly/2Net7xY

Looking to improve your work with patients who have high cholesterol? The Million Hearts®, NACHC, and AMA Cholesterol Management Change Package offers quality improvement opportunities for treating patients. millionhearts.hhs.gov/tools-protocol…

Your patients may have questions about taking #statins to manage #cholesterol. Share the scoop on statins with our handout. millionhearts.hhs.gov/learn-prevent/…

The costs and consequences of cardiovascular disease go beyond fatalities. #HeartDisease and #stroke can cause short- or long-term disability and reduce quality of life. Find more information here: bit.ly/3QjbHBb

Happy New Year’s Eve! Million Hearts® is continuing our resolution to build healthier communities via a 20% decrease in tobacco use, a 20% decrease in physical inactivity, and a 20% decrease in particle pollution exposure across the nation by 2027. bit.ly/3Sp3ePy

Happy New Year! This year, re-commit to practicing patient-focused care to improve heart and brain health outcomes within your community. Discover more patient-focused care strategies here: bit.ly/47VV8T8

Are myths about #statins holding your patients back from lowering their blood cholesterol? Million Hearts® helps answer the top questions about statins. millionhearts.hhs.gov/learn-prevent/…

Self-measured blood pressure (#SMBP) monitoring with clinical support can improve access to care and quality of care for patients with #hypertension. Get the latest SMBP resources for your practice. millionhearts.hhs.gov/tools-protocol…

Prepare yourself for a successful new year by putting your health and wellness first. Check out these tips from the ACP on how to avoid burnout and improve health care professional well-being: bit.ly/3T2bV2j

From 2017 to 2019, hypertension in pregnancy caused nearly 320,000 U.S. pregnancy-related deaths. Take steps now to protect the health of pregnant and postpartum women (and their children) with the Hypertension in Pregnancy Change Package. bit.ly/4aHXuGB

#Pharmacists play a crucial role in reducing #HeartDisease and #stroke. As a public health professional, you can find out more about partnering with pharmacists by exploring these resources on #NationalPharmacist Day: cdc.gov/cardiovascular…

Tailored #pharmacy-based interventions to improve #MedicationAdherence can help prevent cardiovascular disease in at-risk patients. Implement these strategies to support CVD prevention. cdc.gov/cardiovascular…