JHS Heartbeat is published quarterly to enhance health awareness and understanding of cardiovascular disease among the community by presenting research findings, articles, book reviews on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, strokes, cholesterol, physical activity and nutrition. Additionally, the newsletter facilitates communication among Jackson Heart Study staff, investigators, cohort members, contractors and the extended JHS family.

JHS Newsletters will be available for download from this webpage in PDF format.

Submissions should be about 800 words or less. Relevant pictures, illustrations and/or charts may be submitted with the articles. Information regarding forthcoming educational conferences and/or meetings is also requested. All material is subject to copyediting. Please include the author's full name and credentials, the agency's full name, street and web address and the author's contact information, including telephone, fax and e-mail.

Information should be mailed or e-mailed to Ms. Brenda Jenkins, at:

By mail: JHS Newsletter, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 701, Jackson, MS 39213

By e-mail: brenda.w.campbell@jsums.edu