Medical disclaimer
Heart of the Block provides education, not medical advice or diagnosis. It is not a substitute for professional medical care.
What this is
A community tool to help you learn about heart health, make everyday food and movement choices, and find healthy places to shop in Brooklyn. The information here is general and educational.
What this is not
It is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a replacement for your doctor. Our tools — including the heart-risk check and the barcode scanner — give you a picture to think about and discuss with a licensed provider, never a verdict about your health.
About your medications
Never start, stop, or change any medication based on anything you see on Heart of the Block. Talk to your prescriber first.
In an emergency
If you think you’re having a medical emergency — chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke — call 911 right away. Don’t wait, and don’t use this site instead.
Your health data
Anything you log is private to your account and protected with row-level security so only you can see it. We treat your health information as sensitive.
By using Heart of the Block you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.