Chronic Conditions
See below for tools and resources related to chronic conditions.
You can also find additional resources available through the Regional Chronic Disease Collaborative/Learning and Action Network (LAN).
Do you have a success story? Share it here!
Overview of Kidney Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) information and resources related to kidney disease.
Access Webpage Here
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Zone Tool
The zone tool provides an overview of the signs your CKD is under control, needs a change in care or needs immediate medical intervention as well as a brief look at testing for and diagnosing CKD.
Herramienta de zona de enfermedad renal crónica (CKD)
La herramienta de zona proporciona una descripción general de los signos de que su CKD está bajo control, necesita un cambio en la atención o necesita intervención médica inmediata, así como una breve descripción de las pruebas y el diagnóstico de la CKD.
Over the Counter (OTC) Medications for People with Chronic Kidney Disease
This resource provides a guide on OTC medications and how to choose the right medications to treat cold symptoms for people with chronic kidney disease.
Project Firstline: For Dialysis Professionals
Infection prevention in dialysis settings, COVID-19 infection prevention, COVID-19 PPE, COVID-19 patient screening and more for dialysis professionals.
Access Webpage Here
Dialysis Safety Resource Center
Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition created tools and materials including posters, checklists, fact sheets, etc.
Access Resources Here
Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition
This is the national partnership of organizations and individuals to promote the use of CDC’s core interventions.
Access Webpage Here
Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative
Contains comprehensive public health strategies for promoting kidney health.
Access Webpage Here
Chronic Kidney Disease Surveillance System
This system tracks kidney disease in the United States.
Access System Here
Advancing American Kidney Health
The initiatives discussed in this paper are designed to tackle the challenges people living with kidney disease face throughout the stages of the disease, while also improving the lives of patients, their caregivers, and family members. The overall goals of these efforts are to reduce the risk of kidney failure, improve access to and quality of person-centered treatment options and increase access to kidney transplants.
Access Resource Here
Healthy People 2030 Chronic Kidney Disease
The goal for 2023 is to reduce the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related complications. Healthy People 2030 focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating CKD.
Access Resource Here
ESRD Quality Incentive Program
CMS administers the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) to promote high-quality services in renal dialysis facilities.
Access Resource Here
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDDK translates and disseminates research findings to increase knowledge and understanding about health and disease among patients, health professionals and the public.
Access Resource Here
National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. The NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Take Care of Your Kidneys and They Will Take Care of You
Manage Your Diabetes
High blood sugar levels can lead to serious health problems. Keeping your blood sugar under control is very important. Use this document to help manage your diabetes and understand what to do when your levels rise too high or low.
High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia) and Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) Tool
Five Questions Patients with Diabetes Must Ask
Diabetes Zone Tool
Get Wise About Your Portion Size
Diabetes and Medications
Learn how medicines, other than insulin, work to control the sugar levels in your blood.
Diabetes y medicamentos
American Diabetes Association
Comprehensive resource for health care professionals and patients providing education and support for diabetes management.
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)
Professional resources and information in addition to a map to find a diabetes program in your area.
American Heart Association Diabetes Tools and Resources Page
Free tools to help reach treatment goals and improve diabetes management.
Access Webpage Here
Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Education and information about taking a more active role in diabetes management.
Healthy Living with Diabetes – PSAs
Health Care Professionals
- Dr. Brian Robinson from St. Peter’s Health Medical Group, speaks about the importance of diabetes education.
See video - Sue Larson, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, on seeing people take control of their lives.
See 30 second video
Living with Heart Failure Booklet
A Guide to Keeping a Strong and Steady Beat
See Booklet
American Heart Association
Cardiac Waiting Room Workout
Access Tool Here
Congestive Heart Failure from a Patient’s Lens – Webinar
Access Video
Million Hearts® 2022 Overview – Webinar
See Webinar
Million Hearts® Resources
Access Website Here
Read recent newsletters:
January: Diabetes Standard of Care Updates
February: Heart Health Awareness
March: National Kidney Awareness Month
April: Cardiac Rehabilitation
May: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage
June: Reducing Emergency Department Utilization and Readmissions in Nursing Homes
July: Reducing Readmissions and Emergency Department Utilization
August: Medication Reconciliation
September: Care Transitions and the Role of Medication Management
COPD Booklet
A practical guide to living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
See Booklet
COPD Zone Tool
See Tool
Reduce the Risk of Hospital Readmission Flyer
See Tool
Heart Disease Zone Tool
See Tool
Herramienta de manejo de la salud cardiovascular
Ver herramienta
SNF Transfer Checklist
Access Tool Here
Living with Heart Failure Booklet
A Guide to Keeping a Strong and Steady Beat
See Booklet
Adult Immunizations and Diabetes
Access Tool Here
Cardiac Crosswalk – Cardiology Measures 2020
Access Tool Here
Blood Pressure Tracking Tool
Access Tool Here
Herramienta de seguimiento de la presión arterial
Acceda a la herramienta aquí
Blood Pressure Measurement
Access Resource
Medición de la presión arterial
Acceder al recurso
High Blood Pressure Zone Tool
Access Tool Here
Herramienta de manejo de la hipertensión sanguínea
Accede a la herramienta aquí
Immunizations: Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) and Improving Preventative Care – Webinar (10/1/2019)
See Webinar Presentation
In-Office Measuring Blood Pressure Infographic
See Tool Here
Love Your Feet – Preventive foot care is paramount to avoid foot injury in diabetes
50% of diabetic peripheral neuropathy may be asymptomatic. Daily foot care & annual foot exams are key.
Access Video Here
Men vs. Women Heart Attack Warning Signs and Symptoms
Pharmacy Question and Tips
Access Tool Here
Warning Signs – Congestive Heart Failure
Access Tool Here
Zone Tools
See Zone Tools Here
Mountain Pacific Smoking and Tobacco Resources:
Smoking Cessation Butt Out
Access Tool Here
Smoking Cessation Changes When Smokers Quit
Access Tool Here
Smoking Cessation Help for Smokers 2
Access Tool Here
Smoking Cessation Help for Smokers
Access Tool Here
Smoking Cessation Resources to Help You Quit Smoking
Access Tool Here
Smoking Cessation You Can Quit Smoking
Access Tool Here
Smoking Cessation 5-Day Countdown
Access Tool Here
HI tobacco Quit Line links
Access Tool Here
Journey to Improved Kidney Care
An educational presentation by Dr. Jared Sugihara and Anthone Jeon, DNP, from Malama Kidney Center. Dr. Sugihara and Anthone discuss the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Hawaii, and how Malama Kidney Center works with their patients to improve outcomes. Originally recorded November 30, 2022.
Watch the recording | See the slide deck
Managing Diabetes through the Pandemic
A virtual conference on managing diabetes through the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsored by the Guam Diabetes Association in partnership with the Diabetes Control Coalition, the Department of Public Health & Social Services Diabetes Prevention Program and Mountain-Pacific Quality Health. Originally recorded November 14, 2020.
- View recording
- Welcome and Agenda Slides
- Session 1 Slides: Diabetes Management in a Pandemic: Championing Care and Support
- Session 2 Slides: Diabetes (and Obesity) as Risk Factors for COVID-19 Infection and Mortality on Guam 2020
- Session 3 Slides: Inflammation, Diabetes and COVID-19
Uncontrolled Hypertension and COVID-19: The Time to Act Is NOW
- Part 1 (Hypertension) — August 25, 2020: View recording | View slides
- Part 2 (Peer Sharing) — September 8, 2020: View recording | View slides
- Part 3 (Controlling High Blood Pressure) — September 22, 2020: View recording | View slides
- Part 4 (Identifying and Controlling High Blood Pressure: What Works & What Doesn’t Work) — October 6, 2020: View recording | View slides
Diabetes and COVID-19: Empowering Patients
- Diabetes and COVID-19: Empowering Patients — October 20, 2020: View recording | View slides
- Diabetes and COVID-19: Creating Powerful Partners — November 5, 2020: View recording | View slides
- Diabetes and COVID-19: Utilizing Technology to Engage Patients During COVID-19 — November 17, 2020: View recording | View slides
- Diabetes and COVID-19: Communication with Patients — December 1, 2020: View recording | View slides
Blood Pressure Control Educational Webinar Series
- 2/14/2020 – Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program – See Webinar
- 4/9/2019 – The Importance of Measuring Blood Pressure Accurately – See Webinar
- 2/21/2019 – Blood Pressure Control – See Webinar