It is critical to have information on where and how to secure resources on heart health issues when developing chapter programs. It is also necessary to not only know the various governmental agencies that provide assistance with programs but how to access information. There are a variety of groups that advocate for the same health issues and building on that strength helps to make our programs more successful. HeartLinks is listing the following contacts for the chapter’s use.

Advocacy
American Heart Association
www.americanheartassociation.org
www.goredforwomen.gov

National Women’s Health Network www.nwhn.org
*Unnatural Causes www.unnaturalcauses.org

Government
United States Department of Health and Human Services
www.hhs.gov
www.HealthFinder.gov
Heart Health
Diabetes
Nutrition & Fitness

National Heart Lung & Blood Institute
www.nhlbi.nih.gov

United States Department of Agriculture
www.usda.gov
Food Plans
Healthy Eating Index
Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
www.usda.cnpp.gov
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Food Planner
My Pyramid
My Food-a-Pedia

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
Diseases and Conditions
Minority Health
Healthy Living

Surgeon General Women’s Health www.womenshealth.gov
Healthy People.gov www.healthypeople.gov
Heart Disease and stroke

Other Resources
GE Healthcare www.gehealthcare.com, go to patient health and click on heart health.

* Unnatural Causes
The “Unnatural Causes” documentary series can help you promote health equity in the following ways: Advocate, Educate and Organize. For more information about available resources including a discussion guide, a policy guide and a media guide visit www.Unnaturalcauses.org