The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation seeks to improve
cardiovascular health through education and clinical research. The principal
focus of the Foundation’s work is in the following areas:
- Developing new clinical knowledge about prevention, diagnosis and treatment
of cardiovascular disease,
- Translating new knowledge and technology into effective practice in
healthcare systems,
- Educating health professionals about advances in managing cardiovascular
health, and
- Educating individuals, families and communities about promoting health and
preventing disease.
Changes in healthcare and other factors critical to the
success of MHIF since its founding in 1982 require it to continually adapt – and
sometimes to lead – if it is to remain successful. At present, these changes
require that MHIF be better focused, demonstrate real teamwork, and balance
services with resources available. In particular:
- MHIF will develop effective collaboration between its research and education
functions, translating emerging knowledge into effective professional and
consumer practices.
- MHIF will collaborate more actively with community groups, fostering the
adoption of effective cardiovascular health practices by individuals and
families.
- MHIF will be a testing ground for emerging knowledge and technology in
cardiovascular health and a catalyst for change in other organizations and in
the community.
- As MHIF builds a stronger image in the community, funding will increase and
it will come from more diverse sources.
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