Since its inception in 1982, the Foundation has been involved in advancing the heart health communities through education. In 1994, the Foundation further expanded its efforts in this area with the introduction of the HeartMatters program, a statewide community-based prevention initiative established as a vehicle to provide information, support, and encouragement to individuals and families in their pursuit of cardiovascular health and wellness. Our education programs are typically facilitated by Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation physicians and staff, contracted health professionals, student interns and representatives from various partner agencies. The HeartMatters program includes several components including annual special events, a slate of portable prevention-focused programs and services and a number of strategic community partnerships and public health initiatives aimed at those audiences recognized as being at greatest risk for disease development.

• Free Web Symposium on Refractory Angina
• 2008 Women on the Move
• Allina and ANW Campus on the Move
• A Forum on Heart Health for Women of Color
• 2008 ACC Presentations
• CT Coronary Angiography, a Visiting Clinician Course
• Women's Heart Health
• Womens Only Cardiac Support Group
• National Level 1 Training

HeartMatters Community Programs and Services
The Foundation has developed an extensive menu of portable programs and services for delivery to sites throughout the state and region such as faith communities, schools, healthcare facilities, worksites and community centers. These programs include computer-based risk assessments, health screening services, a community speaker’s bureau, interactive educational displays, individual risk factor counseling services and other prevention-focused seminars and workshops. Click here for a detailed summary of HeartMatters Programs and Services.

Community Partnerships
We continually seek opportunities to share our message of heart disease prevention with new audiences statewide, especially high risk and medically underserved populations, through formal community partnerships and other collaborative initiatives. For more information on current established community partnerships, or to discuss a potential collaborative relationship, contact our Manager of Education Services at (612) 863-1657 or toll-free at 877-800-2729. Click here for more detailed information on community partnerships.