| CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PROGRAM |
The Cardiovascular Disease program (CVD) is funded through the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. This program
allows health education personnel to educate and screen the Isabella County community.
Health Education personnel are able to attend health fairs and give presentations to address
issues regarding heart disease, high blood pressure, nutrition, and much more.
CMDHD Health Educators also conduct periodic wellness screenings for the community to
assess total and HDL cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and
glucose testing. Participants are given their results as well as individualized
education and referrals to local resources. Follow-up is also done with those
participants who were found to be at a particularly high risk.
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