 Observe
the First Annual "Stay in Circulation Week" with New
Educational Materials
September 18 - 22, 2006
marks the launch of Stay
in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn About P.A.D., a
national campaign to increase awareness of peripheral arterial
disease (P.A.D.). P.A.D. is a condition that develops when
arteries in the legs become clogged with plaque, limiting the
flow of blood. Though not well known, P.A.D. can raise the
risk for heart attack and stroke.
The NHLBI has
created a series of campaign
materials and resources to help promote "Take Steps to
Learn About P.A.D." during Stay in Circulation Week. You will
find these tools in downloadable form on the new NHLBI
P.A.D. website. In addition, pieces for public education
can be ordered in printed or hard copy format.
Print Materials for Patients and the Public
Audio
Visuals for Patient and Public Education
Activity and Outreach
Materials
The online Community
Action Tool Kit offers tools, instructions, and resources
to implement activities and events to raise awareness about
P.A.D. in local communities. Materials are customizable to fit
the needs of your organization. Health departments, hospitals,
senior citizen clubs, and employers will all find information
and ideas to use anytime during the year. The Tool Kit also
contains downloadable files for promotional artwork and a
slide show.
For Health Care
Professionals
The PAD Coalition, a campaign
partner, has guidance on the management and diagnosis of
peripheral arterial disease on the professional
section of its web site.
Visit the New
Campaign Web Site at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/pad/
to Learn More
The campaign is sponsored by NHLBI
in partnership with the P.A.D. Coalition, an alliance of more
than 40 health organizations, vascular health societies, and
government agencies united to raise public and professional
awareness about P.A.D.
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