Heart Healthy Hoosiers

Heart Healthy Hoosiers is a cardiovascular screening initiative designed to improve heart health in rural communities across Indiana. In partnership with Ascension Hospital, this program aims to identify and address cardiovascular risk factors among residents in rural counties, where access to specialized healthcare services is often limited.

The initiative offers comprehensive cardiovascular screenings that include blood pressure checks, cholesterol testing, glucose monitoring, and other key assessments. By bringing these services directly to rural areas, Heart Healthy Hoosiers ensures that residents receive crucial health information and guidance that can help prevent heart disease and other related conditions.

In addition to screenings, the initiative provides education on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and other preventive measures to promote heart health. The collaboration with Ascension Hospital enables the program to leverage expert medical resources and provide follow-up care for individuals at risk.

Heart Healthy Hoosiers is committed to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease in rural Indiana by empowering communities with the tools and knowledge needed to maintain healthy hearts. Through this partnership, the initiative is making a significant impact on the well-being of rural populations, helping to create a healthier future for Hoosiers across the state.

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Read more here:

https://rural.indiana.edu/news/articles/2023/2023-10-heart-healthy-hoosiers.html

https://rural.indiana.edu/news/articles/2024/09-05-smoking-cessation.html