The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #44100

Beth A. Herbst, MHA, RN, Main Line Health Community Health, 130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 610-526-8339, herbstb@mlhs.org

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of Americans have elevated blood cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association estimates that 99.5 million American adults have total blood cholesterol values of 200 mg/dL and higher and about 33.9 million American adults have levels of 240 mg/dL or above. The Main Line Health Community Health department, in collaboration with the Main Line Health Heart Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Marketing departments implemented a Community Cardiac Risk Assessment program. The community-based campaign was conducted through out Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia counties. This 30-minute assessment includes a lifestyle profile, HDL and total cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure testing, a computerized print out of test results and recommendations for lifestyle enhancements and a consulttion with a health care professional. This presentation will review the development, implementation and evaluation of this sucessful program.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify at least four cardiovascular risk factors.
• Describe the essential steps of developing and implementing a community cardiac risk assessment campaign.
• Recognize and discuss the importance of evaluation and it's impact on the community.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.