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Welcome to Your Decade of Health
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Battle the Silent Killer and "Get Cuffed!" ®
U.S. Army National Guard enlists support of American Heart Association
One out of every three American adults suffers from high blood pressure affecting an estimated 72 million. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The estimated direct and indirect cost of high blood pressure in the United States for 2007 is $66.4 billion. "In recognition of the crucial need for Soldier awareness of and responsibility for health and personal wellness, the ARNG is making a solid commitment to the health of their Soldiers and their communities through the Decade of Health program," said Lieutenant General Clyde A. Vaughn. "The Decade of Health is a 10-year strategic outreach campaign that will promote a healthy force by emphasizing the primary message, "Always Reach, Always There …. Always Healthy." This alliance leverages and expands the world-wide recognition of the scientific and educational mission of the American Heart Association, and propels the Army National Guard into a major role in America's health promotion and disease prevention movement. "The alliance is expected to increase the health and physical fitness of Army National Guard Soldiers, their Families and their communities," according to Colonel Craig Urbauer, ARNG Chief Surgeon. "As America focuses on health - we are pleased to team with the Army National Guard to effect change in the lives of over a million ARNG Soldiers and their Families," said Lawrence Sadwin, past Chairman of American Heart Association National Board. "This alliance advances the U.S. Army National Guard into the front lines of the battle against high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke." The National Guard's "Decade of the Health" includes a multi-faceted media and outreach approach and is offered to the Soldier and his Family via print, web, direct mail and broadcast media. Visit decadeofhealth.com for additional information. Oral health awareness and dental readiness was selected as the 2006 focus. About the Army National Guard The Army National Guard is an elite group of Soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation, state, and local community. Army National Guard Soldiers in every State and Territory fall under the authority of the Governor unless the Soldiers are activated under Presidential authority. For more information about the Army National Guard visit ngb.army.mil, the public website of the National Guard Bureau. About the American Heart Association Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association today is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. These diseases, America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, claim about 870,000 lives a year. In fiscal year 2005-06 the association invested over $543 million in research, professional and public education, advocacy and community service programs to help all Americans live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit americanheart.org. ### |
Arlington, VA - January 25, 2007 - The Army National Guard (ARNG) announced a strategic alliance with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) today at the National Guard Bureau Readiness Center located at
111 South George Mason Drive in Arlington, Virginia. The launch of the 2007 "Get Cuffed!" ® blood pressure campaign marks year two of the ARNG's Decade of Health program.