Updated Programs
Stroke – Preventing Stroke and TIA
Program Code: 561
Subscriptions: EmmiEngage, EmmiHealth, Faith-Based EmmiEngage
Main updates:
- Harmonized content with UTD
- Added specific physical activity goal of 150 minutes each week
- Explicitly stated the 3 types of meds that can help prevent stroke and updated section about those meds accordingly: blood pressures medicines, medicines that help lower cholesterol, medicines that prevent blood clots.
- Removed discussion of endarterectomy and stenting since this is about prevention/asymptomatic carotid disease
- Changed discussion of alcohol from “excessive use” to the idea that any use can have potential effects
- Removed ephedra from list of stimulants as it is now banned
- Updated the acronym FAST to BE FAST
- Updated program for inclusivity
- Added more diverse artwork
- Updated for gendered language
- Signs of Stroke: Overview (31899)
- Stroke and TIA: Overview (32546)
COVID-19: Full Program
Program Code: 31443
Subscriptions: EmmiEngage, EmmiSafety, Faith-Based EmmiEngage
Main Changes:
- Harmonized content with UTD/CDI
- Updated to include current guidelines around vaccinations, testing, what to do if feeling sick, and steps to take after potential exposure
- Removed language around number of cases in community due to new guidelines
- Added language around COVID-19 treatments, specifically Paxlovid
- Removed reference to shots being free
- Removed “How can I slow the spread?” section
- COVID-19: What is COVID-19? (33209)
- COVID-19: How does it spread? (31518)
- COVID-19: What are the symptoms? (31521)
- COVID-19: What should I do if I'm worried I've been exposed? (31516)
- COVID-19: What should I do if I'm feeling sick? (31517)
- COVID-19: What can I do to stay healthy? (31520)
