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Michigan Million Hearts
News & Events
Please view the National Hypertension Control Roundtable’s fireside chat on self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) and the innovative ways that roundtable members are working on it. Featured speakers include:
- Rahul Deo, MD, PhD from Atman Health
- Jim Li, PhD from Omron Healthcare
- Wendy W. Bailey, MEd from Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Fireside Chat: https://youtu.be/a4LYKdE0DSQ
What is the Million Hearts Initiative?
Million Hearts® 2027 is a national initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. The initiative focuses partner actions on a small set of priorities selected for their impact on heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.
Michigan Million Hearts® stakeholders aim to reduce and prevent heart attacks and strokes among Michigan adults by promoting the use of team-based care, health information technology, and community health workers.
As part of a national Million Hearts® initiative, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is committed to promoting effective community and clinical strategies to increase the use of electronic health records, data, community health workers, and team-based care. Michigan's Million Hearts® initiative stakeholders work on a variety of strategies within their communities, organizations, and roles to promote heart health.
MDHHS has a distinct role in the Million Hearts® Initiative due to its statewide perspective, expertise in evidence-based practice, and access to data and information. MDHHS' role is to foster cross-sector, cross-community learning and coordination.
Interested in joining the network? Reach out using the contact information at the bottom of this page.
MDHHS Links of Interest
Please Note: This list includes only current Michigan Million Hearts support materials. Older Michigan Million Hearts resources are available on our Michigan Million Hearts: Resource Archive webpage.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources
Contact Us
Kristina Dawkins, MPH
Michigan Million Hearts Co-Lead
Clinical and Public Health Consultant
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Unit
Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Section
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
E-mail: DawkinsK1@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-335-9605
Karen Pratt, MPH
Michigan Million Hearts Co-Lead
Public Health Consultant
Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Unit
Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Section
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
E-mail: PrattK4@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-373-3296
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