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Call our Stroke Hotline at 1-866-88-STROKE for more information.
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American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy. The ASA Web site features detailed information for patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the general public about stroke prevention and stroke recovery. |
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Center for Disease Control
Our national defense against chronic disease, this Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) link offers helpful stroke facts and statistics, and shows you what CDC is doing to fight the burden of stroke. |
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National Stroke Association
This site offers information specific to stroke survivors, caregivers, women, African Americans, medical professionals and even kids. |
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Utah Healthnet
For health professionals and those who want to delve a bit deeper into their health education, several of Utah's health experts have collaborated to create an A-Z health resource website. |
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Healthy Living Classes
The Healthy Aging Program is offering the Living Well with Chronic Conditions program to help you manage your chronic condition. If you have any chronic condition you can attend, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Cancer, Arthritis, Asthma, etc. |
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Senior Health
This site from the National Institutes of Health was designed with older adults in mind, highlighting the health topics most likely to interest them. It also features tips on exercise for older adults and taking medication. |
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Obesity
The obesity epidemic is making a dramatic impact on the health of adults and children across the nation. Find out how Utah compares with the nation. Discover why overweight and obese are such a great health risk and what you can do to change it. |
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Diabetes
Get the basics on diabetes along with facts and figures outlining the problem nationally and in Utah. Find out what Utahns can do to control their diabetes. |
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Genetics
Learn what your family tree says about your health and how health history knowledge can save your life. |
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Smoking
Want to find out what's going on with state smoking laws? This site is Utah's ultimate resource for smoking facts, tips on quitting for youth and adults, and the best links and resources for smokers and concerned non-smokers alike. |
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