Fox Valley Heart Foundation

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Founded:
2003

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Website:
http://foxvalleyheartfoundation.org
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Company Overview:
The Fox Valley Heart Foundation was founded in 2003 by cardiologist, Santosh K. Gill, MD to promote heart disease awareness, education and to help bring the community together to serve the needs of the underserved in our local community.

I individuals and organizations support FVHF's efforts through donations as well as in-kind service. The following is a partial list of or sponsors:

HEART OF THE FOUNDATION
Dunham Dund

GOLD SPONSORS
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Rush-Copley... (read more)
Mission:
Fox Valley Heart Foundation is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting cardiovascular health while reducing gender and economic disparity.
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2010 Fox Valley Heart Foundation Initiatives

Become a regular sponsor and help sustain our communities’ heart health and survival. Here's how we put your dollars to work:

Heart Risk Profile and Screening Initiative: Since 2004, over 10,000 free heart risk profiles have been distributed to women in the community allowing them to initiate the first step in awareness and education regarding their personal heart health risk. The Foundation is extending this opportunity to both men and women in our community. Each completed profile is processed and a personal report is generated. To compliment this effort, cholesterol screenings are made available in the community.

Cardiovascular Services for the Underserved: Fox Valley Heart Foundation works with local Federally Qualified Healthcare Providers to provide cardiovascular services for those less fortunate in our community. In 2009, the Foundation initiated a cardiovascular clinic allowing access to specialist consultation for the uninsured and underinsured population.

Fox Valley Heart Foundation Nursing Scholarships & Recognition:
We believe in empowering and encouraging local students to pursue healthcare careers. Given the right resources, these young adults can impact their lives, their families, and their communities in meaningful ways.

In this spirit, Fox Valley Heart Foundation has created the Women’s Heart Foundation Scholarships. Each year, $6000 is awarded to local nursing program recipients to help realize their nursing goals. In addition, each year the Foundation Recognition Award is presented to community members who show outstanding efforts in furthering our cause.

Heart Sisters Education and Support Group: This empowered group of women heart disease survivors provides a relaxed, confidential outlet for women to share thoughts and feelings with other women coping with heart related issues. They are active in community education, reaching out to new heart patients in the hospital and raising awareness.

Annual Women's Heart Symposium: This annual event, now in its sixth year, attracts over 200 health care professionals, providing dialogue with some of the country’s leading experts on the most current issues related to heart disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. When necessary, it provides gender specific scientific information for healthcare providers to assure equality in the delivery of healthcare.

Foundation Website: Offering access to cardiovascular disease education and prevention information as well as a free personalized heart risk profile. The website provides links to nationally recognized heart disease prevention organizations as well as national guidelines for prevention and treatment.

Healthy Living Traveling Educational Exhibit: Fox Valley Heart Foundation is developing a traveling Healthy Living exhibit to be displayed at a variety of community venues including local churches, schools, community organization, park district facilities, large retailers, and corporate sites.