CARDIAC- Coronary Artery Risk Detection in Appalachian Communities Project
www.cardiacwv.org
Extensive information about the CHD screening project occurring in all 55 counties of West Virginia can be found on their website. The founder of CARDIAC, Dr. Bill Neal, is an investigator on this project. |
WVRHEP- West Virginia Rural Health Education Partnership
 www.wvrhep.org
WVRHEP is an important partner for CARDIAC and this research project. This health group includes community members, rural health care providers, and health sciences students and faculty from West Virginia colleges and universities. WVHRHEP Coordinators oversee the conduct of CARDIAC screenings in the schools and collaborated with the research team throughout this project. |
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West Virginia Department of Education
http://wvde.state.wv.us/ 
The Office of Healthy Schools within the WV DOE has been a strong supporter of CARDIAC and this research project. School nurses, teachers, and principals have collaborated and participated in all phases of this reasearch. |
