Local Take One Step Partner and New Mexico Resources Links
American Heart Association ( http://www.americanheart.org/ )
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. For more information, visit the American Heart Association.
YWCA ( http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=chJJJUOBJoH&b=477899 )
The YWCA is committed to women's health and well-being. Through an integrated, holistic approach, the YWCA helps women create healthy balance in their lives. From preventive health services to child care referral and career services, women are empowered to make choices that enhance their lives.For more information and free screenings visit the YWCA
For Your Heart ( http://www.womenshealth.gov/ForYourHeart )
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Women's Health, this site offers a customized tool to help women with their specific heart health needs.
Heart Healthy Women ( http://www.hearthealthywomen.org )
This site provides information on heart disease diagnosis and treatment and heart health in women. Sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, in collaboration with WomenHeart (see below) and the Office of Women's Health (see above), the site features stories from heart disease survivors and information about life-saving procedures and breaking medical news.
The Heart Truth: A National Awareness Campaign for Women about Heart Disease ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/ )
This site has information on the many events that are part of the national Heart Truth campaign and a special section on menopausal hormone therapy and heart disease.
National Women's Health Information Center-Women's Heart Health ( http://www.womenshealth.gov/heart )
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Women's Health, this site has news stories about women's heart health, fact sheets, FAQs about common heart conditions, heart healthy tips, and links to other Internet resources.
The Heart Truth: A National Awareness Campaign for Women about Heart Disease ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/ )
This site has information on the many events that are part of the national Heart Truth campaign and a special section on menopausal hormone therapy and heart disease.
National Women's Health Information Center-Women's Heart Health ( http://www.womenshealth.gov/heart )
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Women's Health, this site has news stories about women's heart health, fact sheets, FAQs about common heart conditions, heart healthy tips, and links to other Internet resources.
WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease ( http://womenheart.org )
WomenHeart is a national patient-centered organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for women living with heart disease. It is a coalition of national organizations and community-based support networks across the U.S. The site offers information about heart disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, including fact sheets, recipes, exercises, and resources in Spanish. It also has an online support community.