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The Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program
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Team-Based Referral Resource
A practical, role-flexible framework for integrating SDOH screening, referral, community resource connection, follow-up, and closed-loop documentation into routine workflows.
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AHA Life's Essential 8
American Heart Association fact sheet introducing "Life’s Essential 8," the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health.
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AHA Life's Essential 8 (Spanish)
Spanish version of the American Heart Association fact sheet that introduces "Life’s Essential 8," the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health.
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PA CHW Programs
Pennsylvania community health worker (CHW) programs and supports, including advocacy, fellowship, training, and certification opportunities, CMS Medicare reimbursement for CHW services, and the state’s Community HealthChoices Medicaid program.
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Prescription Assistance Resources
National and Pennsylvania-specific prescription assistance resources, such as discount cards, coupon and price-comparison tools, financial assistance programs, and pharmacy benefit programs like PACE, to help patients lower the cost of their medicines.
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Medication Adherence Apps
Resource highlighting free mobile apps that help patients stay on track with their medications.
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Moving Forward After Stroke
Patient education handout explaining what a stroke is, its common side effects, and ways to prevent future strokes.
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Quick Guide to SDOH Coding & Billing
A guide to explain social determinants of health (SDOH) screening and how to bill and code for it.
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Education & Employment Resources in PA
Information for Pennsylvania residents about education and employment resources to help with GED preparation and testing, job searching, resume support, and career and skills training.
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Housing Resources in PA
Information for Pennsylvania residents on housing resources to help find affordable housing, pay rent and utility bills, and understand tenant rights.
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BP Monitor Insurance Coverage in PA
Resource explaining why home blood pressure (BP) monitoring matters for patients with hypertension and summarizing how major Pennsylvania insurers cover home BP monitors or provide them through special programs.
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Clinical Decision Support for HTN Management & Stroke Prevention
Resource explaining how clinical decision support (CDS) tools in the electronic health record (EHR), such as automated BP alerts, risk stratification, hypertension diagnosis alerts, and evidence-based treatment prompts, can help practices improve hypertension management and prevent stroke.
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PPCN Physician Flyer
Information about the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN), a statewide network of over 200 community pharmacies.
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PPCN Overview and Pharmacy Finder
An overview of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network's (PPCN) goals and the patient-centered services it offers.
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Million Hearts SMBP Implementation Toolkit
This Million Hearts and National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) toolkit guides health care organizations through implementing self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring.
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Workflow Modifications to Prevent Strokes
Workflow modification practices to implement to prevent strokes in high-risk patients with uncontrolled or undiagnosed hypertension or a history of stroke.
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American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association’s website offers stroke information for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals, including guidance on recognizing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, stroke prevention, recovery and rehabilitation, a support group finder, and clinical resources such as the guideline on secondary stroke prevention.
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association’s website provides heart health and cardiovascular disease information for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals.
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CDC Stroke Facts
This CDC page presents key U.S. stroke statistics and highlights the importance of early action and national initiatives and programs to reduce rates of death and disability caused by stroke.
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PA 211
A free, confidential statewide service that connects Pennsylvania residents with local help for needs like utility bills, housing, food, and employment.
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PA Navigate
A free statewide resource to help connect Pennsylvania residents to social services, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
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Feeding PA - Find Your Food Bank
The Feeding Pennsylvania food bank locator helps residents find food assistance by entering a ZIP code to find food pantries in their area or filtering by county.
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Findhelp.org (Aunt Bertha)
A free nationwide online directory to help individuals connect with resources and services in their community that are free or at a reduced cost.
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If you are interested in participating or have questions about this work, please email Practice Engagement Manager Danielle Collins, RN.

