The Heart Healthy Philadelphia Campaign: Spurring Action

Heart Healthy Philadelphia, a partnership between Vizion Group, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals and other concerned corporate partners and organizations, is designed to change behavior and get Philadelphians to LIVE Heart Healthy. The goals of the campaign are:

  • Save lives
  • Improve the quality of life for all Philadelphians
  • Lower the costs of healthcare for families, and employers

To reach these goals, Heart Healthy Philadelphia has created five component programs:

 
2010 Campaign

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The Facts:
  • Heart disease is the #1 killer of all Americans.
  • 82% of heart disease is preventable.
  • The African American and Latino populations are at a greater risk.
  • In Southeastern Pennsylvania
    • One in three adults has high blood pressure
    • One in ten adults has diabetes

Providing Access:

homeKnowing your blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol numbers is the first step towards taking control of your heart health. The Heart Healthy Philadelphia Campaign has 11 opportunities for FREE risk factor screenings around the city beginning summer 2009. Click here to find one in your community

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