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 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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CDC Stroke and You
Print stroke patient education handouts from the CDC Stroke and You series.
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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.
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WorkWell NC
Resources to implement affordable and effective worksite wellness programs for small businesses.
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.
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WorkWell NC
Resources to implement affordable and effective worksite wellness programs for small businesses.
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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