February Newsletter Now Available
Feb 22, 2012Our February newsletter is now available online. Read on to learn more about recent news about our work and what you can do to get quality care for heart disease, in honor of February Heart Month.
Low Back Pain in the News
Partner for Quality Care’s new online resources to help Oregonians learn about safe and effective ways to relieve low back pain have been featured in the news. On February 8, The Oregonian ran an article called “Back Off On Back Pain” that discusses how our consumer booklet and online quiz can help people with low back pain better understand simple steps they can take on their own to feel better and avoid unnecessary health care services. If you missed the article, visit the Partner for Quality Care website to learn more.
February is heart month!
February is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day.
If you or someone you love has heart disease, visit the Partner for Quality Care site to learn more about how to get quality health care for the condition. In addition to information on care for heart disease, you’ll also be able to see which doctors’ offices are providing recommended care in your area. Visit the site, choose the region where you live, and select the topic “heart disease care” to learn more.