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04/23/2026

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, responsible for nearly 20 million deaths every year. Yet it rarely occurs alone. Many people also live with conditions such as:

💔 Hypertension

💔 Diabetes

💔 Obesity

💔 Mental health disorders

💔 Chronic kidney disease

Today, the World Heart Federation launched a new Roadmap on cardiovascular disease and multiple long-term conditions, calling for health systems to treat the whole person, not just one disease at a time. Why does this matter?

🌍 Around 37% of adults globally live with multiple health conditions.

💊 Many patients take several medications and see multiple specialists.

🔄 Care is often fragmented and difficult to navigate.

Integrated care brings healthcare professionals together so patients can receive coordinated, person-centred care that reduces hospital visits and improves quality of life. Learn more at the link in our bio.

A special thank you to our lead partners, and AstraZeneca for making the Roadmap possible, and to Novo Nordisk and Roche for supporting the Roadmap Summary.

Learn more: https://world-heart-federation.org/news/advancing-integrated-care-for-cardiovascular-disease-and-multiple-long-term-conditions

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! If you are headed outdoors for some exercise consider picking up litter along the way. Help clean up our earth and keep our beloved state beautiful!

04/20/2026

April is also Alcohol Awareness Month. Did you know that heavy alcohol consumption significantly increases one’s risk of stroke? Alcohol damages blood vessels, reduces platelet count, and can cause high blood pressure—all of which effect stroke risk. Take control of your risk today by reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption.

04/16/2026

If you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone. Keeping your blood pressure below 130/80 can help protect your health. Learn more at MyBPControl.org.

04/14/2026

Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke—two of the top causes of death for Americans. Take steps to control your blood pressure today.

04/13/2026

The month of April is National Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational Therapy (commonly known as OT) helps patients regain independence. OT is a proven recovery tactic after a stroke. Like this post if you have benefited from OT.

04/10/2026

Did you know this month is Stress Awareness Month? Chronic stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular problems due to the damage it can cause on blood vessels. Comment here on ways you work to reduce stress.

04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day. April 7th marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. Comment below with what you have done today to improve your health.

04/06/2026

Today marks the start of National Public Health Week. Public Health improves our daily lives, safeguards families, extends life spans and strengthens communities. Public health is what you see on this page as we work to reduce the risk and occurrence of stroke in Montanans.

04/01/2026

Today is National Walking Day. There is no fooling about it—walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is. It requires no specialized equipment and can be done anywhere from your home, the gym during kids’ sports, to the great outdoors!

03/31/2026