Developing Partnerships and Advancing Policy
The focus of the Cardiovascular Health Program is on developing partnerships and advancing policy to strengthen capacity, evaluate impact and take actions for a heart-healthy and stroke-free Oregon.
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Find the latest data on the burden of cardiovascular disease in Oregon
Priorities
Oregon's Cardiovascular Health Program priorities, as determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include:
- Controlling
high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and taking appropriate actions
- Improving emergency response
- Eliminating health disparities between population groups
- Providing
facts and figures about heart disease and stroke in Oregon
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