For more information about the Stay in Circulation campaign or P.A.D., members of the media are encouraged to contact the NHLBI communications office at
301-496-4236 or nhlbi_news@nhlbi.nih.gov.
Interviews with individuals living with P.A.D. and health care providers who treat P.A.D. can be arranged upon request.
Press Release
NHLBI Launches National Campaign To Educate About Peripheral Arterial Disease - Clogged Arteries in the Legs
September 13, 2006
The following materials are available for immediate use:
- Campaign backgrounder: Provides information on both P.A.D. and the Stay in Circulation campaign
- African American news article: Highlights African Americans' increased risk for P.A.D.
Feature Articles: Highlight a patient with P.A.D. and provide information about symptoms and risk factors
- General audience feature article
HTML | Download (PDF 182 KB) - African American feature article
HTML | Download (PDF 195 KB) - Spanish-language feature article
HTML | Download (PDF 191 KB)
Print public service announcements are available as part of the Media Outreach Materials, which also include fact sheets, a video, and radio public service announcements.
In addition, you can learn more About Stay in Circulation and About P.A.D on the Web site.
NHLBI News Room
The NHLBI News Room contains—in addition to the latest press releases—information on press contacts, staff photos and biosketches, transcripts, and links to related resources from the NHLBI, the NIH, and the DHHS.
Campaign Activities and Events
For more information about Stay in Circulation activities and events in specific cities, please contact aboutpad@nhlbi.nih.gov
Personal Stories
The Stay in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn About P.A.D. video (need RealPlayer) is a 7-minute short feature that showcases the personal stories of three individuals who were recently diagnosed with P.A.D.
