New Guideline Reframes Weight as Health Risk Tied to Diabetes, Kidney and Heart Conditions
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New Guideline Reframes Weight as Health Risk Tied to Diabetes, Kidney and Heart Conditions

The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, identifies excess weight, especially in the abdomen, as a key driver for the syndrome. The guideline aims to make people more aware of how heart disease, kidney disease and metabolic conditions (including diabetes and obesity) are interconnected.

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Movement Matters: Study Finds Light Activity Improves Survival Across Chronic Diseases
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Movement Matters: Study Finds Light Activity Improves Survival Across Chronic Diseases

Light intensity activities, like walking or household chores, were linked to a lower risk of death for people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

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Altru Receives National Recognition for Advancing Cardiovascular Health
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Altru Receives National Recognition for Advancing Cardiovascular Health

Altru received three American Heart Association outpatient program  achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and  stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management. The  awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care  guidelines. 

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Altru Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
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Altru Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

Altru has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The  Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring  stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized,  research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. 

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National Awards for HFC Now Available Online
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National Awards for HFC Now Available Online

Hastings Family Care recently was listed as one of two Nebraska organizations to receive the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold Achievement Award and the 2024 Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM  Recognition 

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BCHC Secures $24,000 Grant to Enhance Diabetes Education Program
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BCHC Secures $24,000 Grant to Enhance Diabetes Education Program

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services' Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program. This grant aims to enhance BCHC’s Diabetic Education Program by improving referral rates, participation, and retention, while focusing on identifying and supporting disparate populations.

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