Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

Our Vision To create a heart-healthy and stroke-free world. Our Values - Accountability - Collaboration - Communication - Integrity - Leadership - Respect - Service Our Work CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention works to improve cardiovascular health through public health strategies and policies that promote - Healthy lifestyles and behaviors. - Healthy environments and communities. - Access to early and affordable detection and treatment. Core Functions Programs To prevent heart disease and stroke, and eliminate health disparities, CDC provides to state health departments, tribes, and other partners - Funding - Technical support - Resources Research - CDC engages in applied research to support evidence-based practice. - Through our research, science translation, and resource development, CDC helps state and national health agencies implement public health strategies to address the burden of heart disease and stroke. Surveillance - CDC tracks trends in cardiovascular risk factors and diseases, and documents differences in their distribution by age, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. - CDC shares these findings with our many partners and collaborates in applying public health strategies to improve cardiovascular health. Evaluation - CDC evaluates programs, policies, and interventions to ensure they are working as planned and producing the intended results. Partnerships - CDC partnerships with government agencies, states, and public and private organizations allow us to maximize collective resources. Resource Management - CDC promotes integrity and accountability in all administrative transactions. - CDC works to ensure recruitment, retention, and training policies sustain a highly skilled and diverse workforce.