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Heart Health

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Tue. 2/19 11a: Heart disease is a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Some national programs are reaching out to Native communities to try to help people improve their health before it's too late.

What prevention programs are having a positive impact? Have you or a family member survived a stroke or heart attack? What did you learn? Have you tried to talk with your elders about heart health and found didn't want to listen or make any changes?

Join us for a conversation about the challenges of trying to keep everyone's heart beating strong in Indian Country.