Posted on: Saturday, 26 July 2008, 09:00 CDT The PEACE of Heart campaign today moved to Atlanta, launching a second preventive health screening and educational event as part of a national initiative to help fight the epidemic of heart-related disease afflicting African Americans, low-income minority groups and other medically underserved communities. The campaign hopes to inspire people to lead heart-healthy lives through preventive screenings, education and hands-on support. The goal is to move beyond mere screening and help those at risk connect with a physician and other health care professionals to urge preventive steps that promote heart-healthy lives. Participants will be encouraged to establish a "medical home" at a community health center or elsewhere. PEACE of Heart is also unique because of the personalized...
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