NHLBI Makes Preparing for a Health Fair Easy

Health fair season is here! NHLBI has many materials with key information on heart health that are great handouts for the public. Check out our convenient pocket-sized wallet cards, healthy weight tear-off sheets, and high blood pressure education fact sheets. NHLBI also has materials for special populations--contact the Health Information Center for more information at 301-592-8573 (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., EST, M–F). Order enough for your summer and fall health fairs and to keep on hand for giving out year round.

Stay tuned for some new items from NHLBI that are also great for health fairs to be announced in upcoming HIN Health Action e-Bulletins.

Wallet Cards

Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs – This pocket-sized card for wallet or purse gives brief reminders of heart attack warning signs, steps to take if symptoms occur, and the importance of acting quickly. Offers space to write in current medications and key phone numbers as an easy reference for both the patient and emergency care providers. Order item #01-3667. *F|R|E|E* single copy, and $0.25 each additional copy. 25 copies for $3.00 and 100 copies are $10.00.   My Blood Pressure Wallet Card – "I can do it!" is the message of this handy card that helps patients monitor their blood pressure readings, remember to take their medications, and keep up the lifestyle changes that will help lower their blood pressure. Reminds patients that they are the key to controlling their own blood pressure. Order item #5068. *F|R|E|E* single copy, and $0.25 each additional copy. 25 copies for $3.00 and 100 copies are $10.00.

Tips to Weight Loss Success Patient Tablet Here's a useful tool to help start and sustain an effective weight management effort. This tablet with 30 identical tear-off sheets provides enough handouts for 30 health fair visitors. Each sheet contains general tips for weight loss success and an interactive form to create a personalized weight and health profile. Order item #05-5210. $3.00 single tablet of 30 sheets, 25 tablets for $37.50, and 100 tablets are $120.00.

Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible Fact Sheets

Need to reach specific target audiences with high blood pressure educational materials at your health fair? These fact sheets can help, and some are also available in Spanish.

What You Should Know About Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure What Every Mid-Life and Older American Should Know What Every African American Should Know What Every Young Adult Should Know DASH* to the Diet: Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure Following the DASH Eating Plan Easy Ways to Lower Your Risk Through Physical Activity Check out all of the Fact Sheets here. *F|R|E|E* single copy, 25 copies for $6.25 and 100 copies are $10.00.

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