Resources
All resources may be downloaded and reproduced.
Health Care Provider Education
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Blood Pressure Training Curriculum for the Dental Team
This free curriculum teaches how to manage dental care in patients with high blood pressure.
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Health Care Provider Blood Pressure Refresher Video
Blood Pressure Self-Management
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Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Video
Educational Brochures and Materials
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One-pager of NC Resources
These one-pagers, for patients and health care professionals, provide links to resources for preventing or managing heart disease and stroke.
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American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
Information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals on reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke.
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CDC Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Print CDC patient education materials.
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CDC Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette (Vaping) Use
CDC, the US FDA, state and local health departments are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with e-cigarette, or vaping, products.
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Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina
Programs and tools for healthy eating and physical activity wherever people live, learn, earn, play and pray.
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Heart and Blood Vessel Disease Fact Sheet (2022)
Specific data about heart and blood vessel disease in North Carolina.
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High Blood Pressure Brochure
Know what high blood pressure is and ways to monitor and manage it. Also available in Spanish.
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High Blood Pressure Fact Sheet (March 2018)
Specific data about hypertension in North Carolina.
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Million Hearts Particle Pollution and Heart Disease
The EPA is raising awareness of heart disease and its link to air pollution and other environmental factors as a partner in Million Hearts, a national initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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Move More, Walk Now
Walking tips, tools and guides for walkers, hikers and organizers.
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QuitlineNC
tobacco cessation services for any North Carolina resident who needs help quitting tobacco use
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Stroke Fact Sheet (December 2019)
Specific data about stroke in North Carolina.
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SWYH Stroke Brochure
Brochure that describes what a stroke is, signs and symptoms, and emphasizes calling 911. This guide is also available in Spanish.
Prevention and Management Resources
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Blood Pressure Wallet Card
This trifold card can be professionally printed for pharmacists to use with customers that may be at risk for high blood pressure.
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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Real-time online weight management program that uses strategies proven to work for individuals who want to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and/or learn healthier lifestyle habits.
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Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers
This guide describes what blood pressure is, what affects blood pressure, and how to understand a blood pressure reading.
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Understanding your Cholesterol Numbers
This guide describes what cholesterol is, what affects cholesterol levels, and how to understand your cholesterol numbers.
This guide is also available in Spanish.
Health Equity Resources
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Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)
has developed a number of resources including a Racial Equity Toolkit and Racial Equity Action Plan How-To Manual to help local governments focus on health and racial equity.
Guides
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Blood Pressure Station Guide
Create a blood pressure monitoring station for your employees or congregants with just a little effort and some space.
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CDC Best Practices Guide for Heart Disease and Stroke
A Guide to effective approaches and strategies.
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Establishing a Legislative Task Force
This guide outlines the steps for establishing a legislative task force including membership, meeting format, committee structure and potential activities.
Web, TV, and Radio Advertisements
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Blood Pressure Web and TV Advertisements
Blood Pressure Web and TV advertisements available for free to promote blood pressure health.
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