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For Community Members

Stroke Campaign
The Stroke Education Campaign has been developed as a two-step campaign. The first step is for people to recognize the warning signs of stroke, and the second step is to get them to call 911 immediately if they see these signs in themselves or someone else.

This radio spot helps people identify the warning signs of stroke.

A real-life scenario of a husband talking about how quickly a stroke affected his wife (radio spot).
These materials highlight the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke:

Handout

Card

Magnet

Three 30-second PSAs highlight the signs and symptoms of stroke, as well as the importance of calling 911 immediately should those
signs/symptoms be witnessed. Two of the PSAs feature Doug Rafferty, the WGME Channel 13 News anchor who suffered a stroke
while broadcasting the evening news, earlier this year.

It Could Happen To You
Doug Rafferty Video 1
Doug Rafferty Video 2

Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets

Using Social Support Networks to Increase Physical Activity

Section 2 - Background

Section 3 - Real Maine Examples

Section 4 - Action Steps

Section 5 - Presentation Materials

Section 6 - Resources

Section 7 - Support Materials

Power Point Presentation

Power Point Presentation Script

Poster

Provide Enhanced Access to Public Places for Physical Activity

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Resources
Section 7 - Support Materials
Power Point Presentation

Promote Trail Development and Use of Safe Community Routes for Walking and Biking

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Resources
Section 7 - Support Materials
Power Point Presentation

Healthy Maine Walks
Healthy Maine Walks is a group of State-level partners interested in increasing the physical activity of Mainers through increased access to indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the state. The coalition maintains a Web site, HealthyMaineWalks.org, that lists indoor and outdoor walking routes by region and town throughout the state.

Nutrition
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets

Create Environments that Increase Vegetable and Fruit Consumption

Section 2 - Background

Section 3 - Real Maine Examples

Section 4 - Action Steps

Section 5 - Presentation Materials

Section 6 - Resources

Section 7 - Support Materials

Power Point Presentation

Power Point Presentation Script

Adult Fact Sheet

Child and Youth Fact Sheet

Develop Policies that Support Healthy Options in Vending Machines

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Resources
Section 7 - Support Materials
Section 8 - Vending Machine Policy Initiative
Power Point Presentation

Develop Policies that Support Healthy Eating at Group Events

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Support Materials
Section 7 - Resources
Power Point Presentation

Fact Sheets

Heart Attack
Stroke
Child and Youth Weight Status
Women & Cardiovascular Disease
Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Results from Maine Adult Tobacco Survey 2004
Cardiovascular Disease in Maine: Facts by County:

For Health Care Providers

Stroke Campaign
The Stroke Education Campaign has been developed as a two-step campaign. The first step is for people to recognize the warning signs of stroke, and the second step is to get them to call 911 immediately if they see these signs in themselves or someone else.

This radio spot helps people identify the warning signs of stroke.

A real-life scenario of a husband talking about how quickly a stroke affected his wife (radio spot).
These materials highlight the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke:

Handout

Card

Magnet

Fact Sheets

Heart Attack
Stroke
Child and Youth Weight Status
Women & Cardiovascular Disease

Links to Resources

Maine Quality Forum
Chronic Care Model
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
CAHPS Improvement Guide: Practical Strategies for Improving the Patient Care Experience
The Health Resources and Services Administration Health Disparities Collaboratives

For Employers

Worksite Wellness Tool Kit

Good Work! Resource Kit
Good Work! brochure

Stroke Campaign
The Stroke Education Campaign has been developed as a two-step campaign. The first step is for people to recognize the warning signs of stroke, and the second step is to get them to call 911 immediately if they see these signs in themselves or someone else.

This radio spot helps people identify the warning signs of stroke.

A real-life scenario of a husband talking about how quickly a stroke affected his wife (radio spot).

These materials highlight the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke:

Handout

Card

Magnet

Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets

Provide Enhanced Access to Public Places for Physical Activity

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Resources
Section 7 - Support Materials
Power Point Presentation

Promote Trail Development and Use of Safe Community Routes for Walking and Biking

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Resources
Section 7 - Support Materials
Power Point Presentation

Healthy Maine Walks
Healthy Maine Walks is a group of State-level partners interested in increasing the physical activity of Mainers through increased access to indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the state. The coalition maintains a Web site, HealthyMaineWalks.org, that lists indoor and outdoor walking routes by region and town throughout the state.

Nutrition
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets

Develop Policies that Support Healthy Options in Vending Machines

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Resources
Section 7 - Support Materials
Section 8 - Vending Machine Policy Initiative
Power Point Presentation

Develop Policies that Support Healthy Eating at Group Events

Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Background
Section 3 - Examples
Section 4 - Action Steps
Section 5 - Presentation Materials
Section 6 - Support materials
Section 7 - Resources
Power Point Presentation

Fact Sheets

Heart Attack
Stroke
Child and Youth Weight Status
Women & Cardiovascular Disease

Data

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Reports

Heart Healthy and Stroke-Free in Maine. Updated Strategic Plan for Cardiovascular Disease - 2006 to 2010
Summary Findings from Improving Care for Patients with Hypertension and High Cholesterol in the Primary Care Setting (August 2006 report)
Summary Findings from Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke Mini-Grants (August 2006 report)
Summary Findings from Three Evaluation Assessments: Maine Heart Check Assessment, Employee Health Survey, Worksite Wellness Coordinator Key Informant Interviews (May 2005 report)

Analysis of Youth Cardiovascular Health Questions, Maine Youth Tobacco Survey/Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Survey 2005 (May 2005 report)

Maine Cardiovascular Health Program, Survey to Understand Actions Taken to Address High Blood Pressure/High Blood Cholesterol, Special Study in the Maine Adult Tobacco Survey 2004(April 2005 report)

Links to Maine Resources

Healthy Maine Partnerships
Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine
Maine Asthma Prevention and Control Program
Maine Community Health Promotion Program
Maine Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Maine Coordinated School Health Program
Maine Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Maine Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program
Maine Department of Conservation
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Grow Smart Maine
Healthy Maine Walks
Maine Cardiovascular Health Council
Maine Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, Health and Wellness
Maine Recreation and Parks Association
Move and Improve
National Park Service, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (RTCA)
Winterkids
Maine Primary Care Association
Maine Collaborative Network Clearinghouse of Chronic Disease Resource Information
Maine Hospital Association
Maine Medical Association
Maine Osteopathic Association
Maine Rural Health Association
Maine Emergency Medical Services
Maine Regional EMS Offices

Links to National Resources

American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
American Lung Association
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Stroke Association
CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
CDC Cardiovascular Health Program
CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health
American Hiking Society
Center for Livable Communities
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 2005
East Coast Greenway Alliance
Five a Day for Better Health Program from National Cancer Institute
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Healthy People 2010
National Center for Bicycling and Walking
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center: Resources for Changing Communities
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
US EPA: Smart Growth Program
Walkable Communities, Inc.
Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA)
WomenHeart