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HeartStrong

Heart Healthy The HeartStrong Program is a community level intervention created by Central AHEC, Inc. to reduce incidence of heart disease and stroke.

HeartStrong provides a six-part educational workshop series that focuses on heart disease and stroke topics. The program provides health screenings, addresses important behavioral changes that individuals can make, stresses the importance of seeking regular medical care and health screenings, and advocates using 9-1-1 in the event that signs of heart attack or stroke are apparent.

HeartStrong program is a faith-based group level and community level intervention targeting African American/Caribbean American men and women ages 40-65 living in Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor. Workshops are held at faith-based sites, senior programs/senior centers, and professional/social organizations.

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The Power to End Strokes

HeartStrong The HeartStrong workshop series is based upon the curriculum of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and is called "Power to End Stroke". Program components include:
  • Best practices from culturally competent physicians to develop group and community level interventions.
  • A BlackHealthCare component created by black physicians and public health providers - Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People. It helps people develop more effective communication skills to further doctor-patient understanding.
  • Recognizing heart disease and stroke signs and symptoms. Advice on when to call 9-1-1 for emergency services.
  • Preventing heart disease and strokes.
  • The importance of testing for and controlling high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.
  • Avoiding risk factors such as tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor nutrition.

HeartStrong Workshops

4 Workshops include:
  • Free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes Screenings
  • Prevention Education
  • Tools to help you talk with your doctor
  • Free Healthy Snacks!
  • Physical Activity Info
  • Free Gifts for Attending!

Workshop Dates

  • 2nd and 4th Fridays at 1pm - Jackson Memorial Church, 2338 Main Street, Hartford
  • May 4th and 11th from 11am to 3pm - Capital Community College, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Bloomfield Senior Center, 330 Park Ave in Bloomfield (May and June 2011 date and time TBD)
  • June 10th and 20th at 1:45pm – Mohammed Islamic Center 166 Hungerford St, Hartford

Are You At Risk?

African-Americans and Caribbean Americans often suffer from strokes at an early age and have higher death rates from a stroke when compared to whites. Reduce your risk by enrolling today. 		 

Who is Eligible for this Program?

  • African-Americans/Caribbean-Americans
  • Men & Women ages 40-65
  • Residents of Hartford, Bloomfield, or Windsor
  • Those at Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke

Community Ties

HeartStrong collaborates with the following organizations and activities:
  • American Diabetes Expo
  • Muhammed Islamic Center
  • Prosser Public Library, Bloomfield
  • New Way Church's Health Fair

For More Information

For more information please contact Denise Smith at dsmith@centralctahec.org.