What we do! Our work is in 4 areas: Research Advocacy and Lobbying Care Services Health Promotion and Awareness.

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What we do! Our work is in 4 areas: Research Advocacy and Lobbying Care Services Health Promotion and Awareness

Research

Advocacy & Lobbying

What is a heart attack? Tightness in the chest Jaw/Neck Pain Pain left shoulder/arm Nausea Sweating/Pale

Helping people who have had heart attacks

What is a stroke?

Helping people who have had a stroke NICHS want to help people who have had a stroke with information, activities & education.

Health Promotion We have lots of health promotion activities including: Chester’s Challenge Health Assessments & Information Health & Homeless Project

Keeping Healthy!

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