DSRIP Projects and Highlights
Evidence-Based Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease Management (CVD)
■ Western New York exceeds State in prevalence of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
■ Leading cause of death and hospitalization across all 8 counties of Western New York
■ Higher prevalence of CVD-related diseases leads to Strokes and Heart Failure
Millennium Community Intervention – Million Hearts® Program
- Award-winning community-based cardiovascular health initiative led by Millennium Collaborative Care, in partnership with the University at Buffalo School of Nursing; Greater Buffalo United Ministries (GRUM); Dr. Kenneth Gayles, Cardiologist; and American Heart Association – WNY Chapter
- Community screenings for Heart Health were implemented at churches, community centers and schools in high risk zip codes
- Screening Program has been active from 2016-present
- 26 events held in high-risk zip codes across Western New York
- + 600 attendees at 18 churches and 8 community locations
- Blood Pressure, Height/Weight screening
- Pharmacy evaluation
- Diet, Exercise, Physical activity education
Demographic data collected
- 70 % attendees were female
- 70 % with Pre-Hypertension (BP >120/80 or High Blood Pressure > 140/90)
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing presented The Patricia H. Garman Award for Excellence in Service to Priti Bangia, former Population Health Performance Manager, Millennium Collaborative Care; and Kinzer M. Pointer, Jr., Pastor of Agape Fellowship Baptist Church and Chair, Millennium Board of Managers for their outstanding collaboration with the School of Nursing on Million Hearts®. The program was co-led by UB Nursing’s Dr. Susan Grinslade, PhD, RN, PHCNS, BC, Assistant Dean (right), and supported by UB Nursing students as a component of their curriculum.