The Corazones Sanos (Healthy Hearts) Program was established in 2015, thanks to funding from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation, to improve the health outcomes of low income, uninsured Latinos, suffering from or at risk of heart disease due to diabetes, obesity, and/or lifestyle habits.
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is a leading cause of death in the United States and accounts for 1 in 3 deaths annually. About 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day and about 92.1 million American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. However, a high percentage of heart disease risk factors can be modified. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, we can take steps to preventing costly heart problems, and keeping people well and working. Source: American Heart Association
Cardiovascular disease is the top diagnosis at WFC, but with prevention and medical care, patients can take control of their condition to be able to continue to work, care for their families, and have a long, healthy life. The Corazones Sanos (Healthy Heart) program uses culturally sensitive, participant-centered services such as:
- Early detection at community health screenings
- Early access to preventative health, dental, and vision care
- Nutritional education
- Experiential learning and life enriching services
- One-on-one and group social emotional support
- Empowerment and health equity programs
- Free fruits and vegetables
- Leadership experiences
- Job skills training for teens
For more information on the Corazones Sanos (Healthy Heart) Program, you can download our toolkit HERE.
