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On March 29, 2016 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognized 8 public and private healthcare practices and systems across the country as the 2015 HA-VTE Prevention Challenge Champions for their success in helping patients prevent healthcare-associated blood clots.

March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. Are you at risk? Learn the signs and symptoms and read about one man’s personal experience with the condition.

If you are currently or recently hospitalized, recovering from surgery, or being treated for cancer, you are at increased risk of developing serious and potentially deadly blood clots. This condition, called healthcare-associated venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), is a deadly, costly, and growing public health problem. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

DVT/PE are often underdiagnosed and serious, but preventable medical conditions. It is important to know about DVT because it can happen to anybody and can cause serious illness, disability, and in some cases, death. The good news is that DVT is preventable and treatable if discovered early.

Deep Vein Thrombosis - Gateway to Health Communication - CDC

Blood clots can be a serious risk for anyone traveling more than four hours. Learn how to prevent dangerous blood clots.