Small Steps Lead to Big Differences

Did you know every 33 seconds, a person in the U.S. dies of cardiovascular disease? 

The Wealthy Heart mobile health screening program recognizes your health is your wealth, so we aim to keep you and your family’s hearts healthy while keeping your heart health knowledge wealthy through hands-on heart health screenings and education initiatives. Our culturally diverse and connected team of medical professionals and volunteers work to address social determinants of health by meeting participants where they are, mentally and physically, at a convenience in non-traditional health settings such as places of work, worship, and schools where participants frequently visit and feel comfortable. The Wealthy Heart program assists participants in receiving continuous care by handing up those in need to Cleveland’s respected healthcare facilities and provides a unique approach throughout the program that encourages participants to take control of their heart health through in-person and virtual hands-on sessions.

The Wealthy Heart program is positioned into the flow of participants’ and their families’ daily routines to provide hands-on education that could help for a lifetime. We meet you where you are, mentally and physically, as our mobile programs come to you!

 Now is the time to take control of your heart health! It’s even more fun taking control of your heart health as a family! 

 
Participants of the program are provided with:
 
– Energetic, diverse and relatable healthcare professionals and team members
– Hands- on education, activities and conversations with our inviting and diverse clinical team
– Quick and easy health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol)
– Follow-ups with participants that may have unfavorable numbers
– Recommendations  and primary care appointments made to trusted health facilities  for participants in need
– In-person hands-on family cooking sessions
– Rewards for taking action and being a champion of their heart health
– Themed learning experiences to help the information stick 
– Additional resources to keep participant’s hearts healthy and MORE
 
Consider this:
– It’s never too early to protect your heart
– Small adjustments in your daily routine can make a big difference in your health outcomes
– Risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can be silent (without symptoms) until the disease has progressed, which can make the disease more difficult to treat
– Heart disease is no longer an “older” persons disease as studies show younger adults are being diagnosed as well
 

To date, the Wealthy Heart Program has educated 798 community members about heart health, provided 502 heart health screenings, referred 33 participants to a primary care, 7 participants completed mammograms, and 4 participants completed colonoscopies. Wealthy Heart program participants shared with us; “I came for the education but what I got was an experience”, and “It’s rare that healthcare professionals teach easy ways to have managed health outside of providing medications.”

Our Team
The Wealthy Heart program is provided by passionate healthcare providers, community residents and students that volunteer their time for the advancement of heart health in Northeast Ohio. 
 
Our community locations are provided by generous community partners that have a true dedication and interest in the advancement of heart health in Northeast Ohio. 
"I came for the education but what I got was an experience!"
Wealthy Heart Participant Warrensville Community Baptist Church
"It’s rare that healthcare professionals teach easy ways to have managed health outside of providing medications."
Wealthy Heart Participant First Cleveland Mosque
"I am so happy I attended the Burgers and Blood Pressures welcome event. That veggie burger saved my life, literally! At this event, I learned my blood pressure was sky-high, and I learned how to eat healthier."
Wealthy heart Participant Forest Hill Church Presbyterian
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Hands-On Health

FAMILY DATE DAY

Family Date Day is  an intersection that merges the Health Science Labs (youth) with our Wealthy Heart Program ( adults) to create an intergenerational learning atmosphere for families to learn healthy thinking, healthy movements and nutrition together! 

Multi-generational health approach through Hands-On Learning. Learn more