Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Project
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fund the Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (HDSP) Project to implement heart disease and stroke prevention and control initiatives through systems change, environmental and policy support, application of a state HDSP strategic action plan, expansion of a state HDSP Coalition, defining the burden of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in Virginia, and working to reduce racial and ethnic disparities related to CVD.
The mission of the Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Alliance is to provide a forum for communication and collaboration among cardiovascular disease (CVD) stakeholders with the intent to reduce the burden of CVD in Virginia.
Objectives
The Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Alliance will:
Update Virginia’s Plan for the Prevention of CVD, assuring alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Priorities.
Disseminate the CVD plan to CVD stakeholders and encourage support of plan objectives by all stakeholders.
Regularly assess the strengths and weaknesses of collaborative activities, and take steps to address the weaknesses.
Broaden the scope of CVD risk reduction activities in Virginia.
Increase advocacy efforts, environmental and policy support and partnerships for cardiovascular health (CVH) in Virginia.
Standing Committees
Community/Worksite Committee
Faith Committee
Medical Committee
Schools Committee
MEMBERSHIP:
There are more than 50 organizations represented in the membership of the Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Alliance, including:
National organizations such as the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP);
Local churches and statewide faith based organizations such as the Baptist General Convention of Virginia;
Health care providers such as hospitals, health systems, and local health departments;
The Virginia Department of Education and local schools systems;
Non-profit organizations;
Business representation by the Virginia Business Coalition on Health;
The Virginia Department of Health, Divisions of Dental Health, Injury & Violence Prevention, WIC & Community Nutrition Services, and Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Diabetes Prevention and Control Projects); and
Professional organizations such as the Virginia Dietetic Association, Virginia Pharmacists Association Research & Education Foundation and the Virginia Dietetic Association.
