Additional Resources from ENCSN



Available Aspirin, Heart Disease and Stroke
From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Available Better Health Prescription Pads Using the medical Rx model, this prescription pad urges patients to maintain healthy behavior: to walk, eat healthier, or a fill-in-the-blank space for other healthy activity (ie. quit smoking). Service providers can check diabetes, high blood pressure, weight issues, high cholesterol, or previous heart problems as the health conditions this healthy behavior "prescription" can improve. Size: 5 inches by 4.5 inches.
Available ENCSN Stroke Pens
ENCSN Stroke Pens in blue and white which show the ENCSN website link (www.encsn.org) along with the stroke signs and symptoms in two display windows on the sides of the pen. Different symptoms display each time you click the pen back. Pen distribution preference will be given to ENCSN-sponsored training events.
Available "Faces of Stroke" DVDs "Faces fo Stroke" is a video that runs for 14 minutes and 30 seconds. It features the stroke care team at Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast in Charlotte, NC. This DVD shows the stroke continuum of care, and could be used as a model for other regional hospitals in developing media for their own stroke care programs. This DVD could also be used in community prevention education, since it shows stroke warning signs and features the story of a stroke survivor. This DVD was produced by the Cabarrus County Stroke Collaborative.

Available Hypertension Posters
Donated by Merck.
Available Shaking the Salt Habit
From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Available "Start With Your Heart" Media Advertisement DVDs These "Start With Your Heart" DVDs show four (1-minute) advertisements which focus on stroke and heart attack prevention: "Game Show" Stroke Signs (2 clips); "Lost in Translation" Medical Jargon OR "Paramedic Mindreader" Heart Attack Signs; and "Barflies" Heart Attacks & Secondhand Smoke. Copies of these DVDs can be provided to Network members who will show the health media advertisements in their work setting or community: hospital waiting rooms, county public access channels, community health fairs, etc. IMPORTANT: Please notify Elynor Wilson or Christine Ransdell once these ads have been shown in your community or workplace, in order to track ad exposure in Eastern NC. This tracking ensures continued funding for this mass media project.

Available Stroke Prevention Pocket Counseling Card Donated by Merck.
Available Stroke Signs/Heart Attack Signs Sticky Card
Know The Signs Of Heart Attack And Stroke; A Tips That Stick Info-Card. During a heart attack or stroke, every minute counts. This self-adhesive info-card describes the symptoms of both conditions in easy-to-understand bulleted text, and provides clear directions for how to get help. Info-card can be easily affixed -- and reapplied -- to a bedroom wall, a refrigerator, or any other home surface, making information easy to find, easy to read, and easy to act on. Made of durable card stock, with pre-slit folds and a tab for flat display when open or closed. 8" x 13" (unfolded), 8" x 5 1/2" (folded). **Available in Spanish and English
Available The Effects of Smoking
From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Available Understanding your blood pressure numbers
Created by Start with Your Heart. Explains how to check a person's blood pressure, risk factors for high blood pressure, and how to control blood pressure.**Available in Spanish and English
Available Understanding your cholesterol numbers
Created by Start with Your Heart. Contains information about the good and bad cholesterol, how to check cholesterol levels, and how to control cholesterol levels.**Available in Spanish and English
Available When it comes to stroke, act fast. Call 911.
Created by Start with Your Heart. Describes what a stroke is, the risk of dying from a stroke, warning signs, risk factors, and ways to lower a person's risk of a stroke. **Available in Spanish and English
Available: pending updates (Fall 2011) ATP3 Cholesterol Guideline Reference Cards ATP3 Cholesterol Guideline Reference Cards are available to Worksite Nurses or other health care providers, in conjunction with presentations by Elynor Wilson & Christine Ransdell. If your worksite or organization would like a presentation on updated blood pressure and cholesterol guidelines (funds available for limited refreshments), please contact Elynor Wilson or Christine Ransdell to make arrangements.
Available: pending updates (Fall 2011) JNC7 Blood Pressure Guideline Reference Cards JNC7 Blood Pressure Guideline Reference Cards are available to Worksite Nurses or other health care providers, in conjunction with presentations by Elynor Wilson & Christine Ransdell. If your worksite or organization would like a presentation on updated blood pressure and cholesterol guidelines (funds available for limited refreshments), please contact Elynor Wilson or Christine Ransdell to make arrangements.


Additional Resources

Free Publications from the FDA Office of Women's Health



Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)



Resources from Merck Source (many unbranded)

    The website for Merck Source has many free resources for patient education. Click on the Merck Source link to find condition guides on stroke, cholesterol/lipid disorders, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, and many other medical conditions. Also, see links below for direct links to unbranded patient education resources on heart and vascular disorders, provided by Merck through Krames Patient Education:

    Potential Outreach Opportunities

    • Mall Walker Programs
    • Stroke Screening
    • Lunch and Learns
    • School Districts
    • Wellness Fairs
    • Skilled Nursing and/or Assisted Living Facilities
    • Stroke Support Groups
    • Stroke Advisory Boards
    • Grand Rounds
    • EMS lecture series


    For more prevention education resources, please visit the Prevention Resources page.