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Heart Disease and Stroke

Our Stand Against Heart Disease

Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers of adult Texans1. Our job is to help Texas reduce death and disability caused by heart disease and stroke in Texas. To do that, we work with partners around the state to make sure heart disease and stroke remain a priority in health care, communities, and work sites. 


What We Do

We create statewide activities and programs to address risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low physical activity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use. 

  • Texas Hypertension Control Movement   
  • Regional Hypertension Collaboratives   
  • Texas Hypertension Control Summit 
  • Medication Therapy Management    

Learn more about each program's mission and how to get involved by visiting our Heart Disease and Stroke Program Grants and Projects page.  


1Source: DSHS Chronic Disease Epidemiology Branch, Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section.  

Medication Therapy Management
Medication Therapy Management
Regional Hypertension Collaboratives
Regional Hypertension Collaboratives
Texas Hypertension Control
Texas Hypertension Control
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