The mission of the WV CARDIAC Project is to provide sustainable, comprehensive risk factor identification, education, awareness, and advocacy to engage and empower West Virginia children, families, and communities to embrace a culture of wellness.

Surveillance

Screening of public school children for cardiovascular risk in selected counties at the elementary level

Intervention

Support for schools, and communities when changing health policy, environments and systems

Research

Multi-disciplinary and experienced in a variety of research designs, methods, and analyses