To raise awareness about P.A.D., the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, in cooperation with the P.A.D. Coalition, is sponsoring the Stay in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn About P.A.D. campaign.
Stay in Circulation is the first national awareness campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness of P.A.D. and its association with other cardiovascular diseases. The campaign elements include patient education materials in English and Spanish, a national and local media outreach program, and community events designed to raise awareness about P.A.D. Adults over age 50—especially African Americans—are at risk for P.A.D.
Stepping up awareness of P.A.D. among the public and health care professionals will help keep Americans active and healthy so they can continue spending time with their families and friends and participating in the activities they enjoy.
Visit the Stay in Circulation campaign’s Web site at www.aboutPAD.org..