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Blood pressure program in Unalaska
The American Heart Association and the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska have joined forces to address high blood pressure in the community by increasing access to the resources necessary for regular blood pressure management.
Mission: Lifeline Alaska
The Mission: Lifeline Alaska project is a collaborative effort to enhance heart attack care for all Alaskans. Supported by the Foss Family Foundation, Mat-Su Health Foundation, the Rasmuson Foundation and Calais Company, Inc. we are working with stakeholders from across the state to ensure that the right care is available at the right time. It’s critical to call 9-1-1 or your village clinic immediately if you suspect a heart attack emergency.
Supporting patients in Nome Managing High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and managing high blood pressure is an important step in reducing risk. Many community members are unaware they have high blood pressure due to factors like lack of symptoms or lack of access to routine medical care and blood pressure resources. The American Heart Association collaborated with Norton Sound Health Corporation, a tribally owned and operated, independent, not-for-profit health care organization in Nome to standardize staff blood pressure training policy and procedures with a goal of optimizing patient care for the nearly 1,100 North Sound Health Corporation clients who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
1 in 4 Alaskan teens are vaping putting them at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction. In collaboration with Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, we are working to tackle the problem of youth vaping and support those who want to quit. In addition are collaborating with public health organizations and lawmakers to ensure tobacco and e-cigarette products stay out of the hands of our kids.
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