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This map illustrates the Tier 1 (dark green) and Tier 2 (light green) high priority census areas (populations at risk for cardiovascular health conditions). High Priority Census Areas: Is based on a composite score that includes: Tier 1 includes Hypertension (top 20th percentile), 5 or 6 of each co-morbidity (high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, currently smoke, coronary heart disease, and stroke) that are top 40th percentile, neighborhood deprivation index greater than 0 (for Tier 2, neighborhood deprivation index=0) and Index of Deepest Deprivation. 

Program Description

The Montana Cardiovascular Health Program has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 2000. The program conducts statewide activities to prevent heart disease and stroke and associated risk factors - particularly hypertension The program has:

  • Formed a Cardiovascular Learning Collaborative with the mission  "Striving for comprehensive whole person care for all Montanans to enhance quality of life."
  • Assessed existing policies and systems that promote cardiovascular health in a variety of settings including pharmacies and healthcare.
  • Formed the Montana Stroke Workgroup. This is a working collaborative of doctors, emergency response professionals, rehabilitation professionals and healthcare facilities dedicated to implementing a statewide Stroke Initiative to enhance diagnosis, treatment and care of stroke patients.