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The National Heart Institute (NHI) was created by the U.S. National Heart Act of 1948. It was established to lead national efforts in the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart diseases. This institute later evolved into what is now known as the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). | The '''National Heart Institute (NHI)''' was created by the [[U.S. National Heart Act of 1948]]. It was established to lead national efforts in the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart diseases. This institute later evolved into what is now known as the [[National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute]] (NHLBI) within the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH). | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/}} | ||
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== Organization structure == | == Organization structure == | ||
Initially, the NHI structure included: | |||
* | * [[National Advisory Heart Council]], which advised on policy and research directions. | ||
* Intramural Research Program for in-house research. | |||
* Extramural Research Programs for funding external research. | |||
== List of programs == | == List of programs == | ||
* Research into cardiovascular diseases | |||
* Training programs for medical professionals | |||
* Public health initiatives for heart disease prevention | |||
* Establishment of cooperative research units with universities and hospitals | |||
== Last total enacted budget == | == Last total enacted budget == | ||
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While there isn't a specific Wikipedia page for the NHI, its history is covered under: wikipedia:National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | While there isn't a specific Wikipedia page for the NHI, its history is covered under: wikipedia:National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | ||
== References == | |||
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[[Category:Department of Health and Human Services]] | [[Category:Department of Health and Human Services]] | ||