The Importance
Heart disease is now growing faster than the healthcare industry’s ability to combat it due to Americans being at risk because of such factors as:
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Overweight and obesity
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Unhealthy diets
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Stress
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Physical inactivity
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Excessive alcohol use
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Diabetes
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High rate of patients who are not adherent to healthy living practices
Our Services
A comprehensive heart disease program causing your quality of life and longevity to be extended:
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Medical diagnoses and ongoing management regimen
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Supportive care and attention
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Stress management
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Fitness
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Nutrition
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Tele-health services to keep you engaged elevating your health
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Dental examines and wellness
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Technology self-care monitoring
We will support you and your doctor with providing additional skill medical care.
Comprehensive care also benefits both insurance compainies and healthcare professionals.
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Increasing patient compliance to prescribed medical regimens
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Reduces the cost of medical care
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Heightens quality health outcomes
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Minimizes patient heart disease risk factors
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Influences positive community life practices to broader adherence
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Increases patient life longevity
Who is affected
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. These include African Americans, American Indians, Alaska Native, Hispanic and White men. For women from the Pacific islands and Asian American, Alaska Native, and Hispanic women, heart disease is second only to cancer.
Who qualifies to participate
- Persons from 18 – 80 years of age
- Individuals with a risk factor to heart disease
- Individuals with Insurance coverage for services
- Persons who meet coverage standards for patients without insurance
- Referrals from medical providers
- Patients who commit to adhering to medical regimen compliance requirements
How to prevent heart disease
In many cases you can prevent heart disease or delay its progression.
- Avoid smoking, vaping or using other tobacco products
- Limit alcohol
- Eat heart-healthy foods
- Lower your total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Raise your HDL (good) cholesterol
- Manage high blood pressure
- Manage diabetes
- Keep a weight that’s healthy for you
- Exercise regularly
- Take prescribed medications according to instructions
- Use community resources to support healthy activities
- Get yearly checkups
- Manage your stress level
- Get the sleep you need
