Background
In
September of 2000 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
awarded the Cardiovascular Disease Infrastructure Grant to the Maine
Department of Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (formerly the Maine Bureau of Health). This grant
created the Maine Cardiovascular Health Program (MCVHP), a State of
Maine program
dedicated to improving the cardiovascular health of Maine
people. Visit their
web
site for useful information on cardiovascular disease as well as
fact sheets.
Strategic
Plan
A
Strategic Plan for Cardiovascular Health in Maine 2002-2010 was
developed by the Maine Cardiovascular Health Program in collaboration
with the Maine Cardiovascular Health Council. This strategic
plan was developed to be a tool to inform state and local partners
about cardiovascular disease, about what can be done to achieve the
vision of "Heart Healthy and Stroke-Free in Maine," and to
recruit more partners to join the effort to promote healthy
lifestyles. In 2006, the strategic plan was updated and is
available for download at
http://www.healthymainepartnerships.org/mcvhp/documents/CVD_Plan_final.pdf.
Cardiovascular
disease is the leading cause of death and disability for people living
in Maine. We hope this plan will motivate you to think about and
implement strategies that promote programs, policies, and environments
that help Maine children and adults lead healthier lifestyles.
The continued collaboration of many partners throughout the state
will be necessary to achieve 2010 goals and move us forward in
becoming a heart healthy and stroke-free Maine.
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