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In our Cardiovascular Disease Screening (CVD) Program we offer a monthly screening which includes a blood pressure reading and lipid panel. All participants receive a risk profile letter that outlines their results. For those with high cholesterol values, the HEWP staff provides counseling on dietary factors affecting cholesterol and physical activity and tracks follow-ups. The CVD program schedule and forms can be found on this page.

CVD PROGRAM TOPICS

Phase 1: CVD Screening

The purpose of the CVD screening is to identify employees at varying levels of risk for CVD. The CVD risk assessment (screening) is offered at least once a month for all KSC and CCAFS employees. Parameters measured include exercise frequency, blood pressure, weight, height, body mass index, total cholesterol (including HDL and LDL cholesterol), blood glucose and triglycerides. Participants fast for 12 hours and complete questionnaires prior to the screening.

2013 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) SCREENING SCHEDULE

OHF - Occupational Health Facility (M6-495, Industrial Area, KSC)

Date Place Time
Wednesday, January 09 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, February 13 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, March 13 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, April 10 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, May 08 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, June 12 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, July 10 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, August 14 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, September 11 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, October 09 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, November 13 OHF 7-8 a.m.
Wednesday, December 4 OHF 7-8 a.m.

2013 Cardiovascular Disease Program Risk Profile and Screening Schedule

The CVD Screening Program Questionnaire can be picked up at any medical facility or downloaded from KSC Forms and printed.

CVD feedback survey

Phase 2: CVD Risk Counseling and Health Behavior Intake

The purpose of this phase is to educate employees concerning their CVD risk. CVD education is provided through both the risk profile letter and individual counseling for high risk employees. Individual counseling consists of phone calls made to high risk employees in which an intake of current CVD risk-related health behaviors is done and brief counseling is given. CVD risk reduction information is then sent to the participant based on desired changes in health behaviors. Follow-up is done at one and three months after counseling.

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