TX CVD/Stroke Promotional Awards

Seton Family of Hospitals Community Stroke Outreach Education Program has been named the TX CVD/Stroke 2010 Promotion Awards
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wellness/proaward.shtm

Community CVD/Stroke Outreach Education, Seton Family of Hospitals (Austin) Program Representative: Lauren Brandt, RN MSN CNRN
Seton Medical Center and University Medical Center at Brackenridge were the first two hospitals in Texas to be JCAHO certified as Primary Stroke Centers. The importance of public awareness of stroke risk factors, primary and secondary prevention, recognition of warning signs, timely access to emergency care and health screening in at high risk population are all essential components to our CVD/Stroke Outreach Program. In the past 6 years have coordinated, partnered and collaborated with multiple health care and faith based community organizations to bring educational awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke through health screenings, media campaigns, workshops and special events to residents in the Austin, Round Rock MSA, with special emphasis on the underserved, high risk population. With the recent state of the economy and so many individuals out of work and uninsured, the need for providing community health screening, education and support to at risk groups and communities has never been more critical.

PREVENTION, Best treatment for stroke!

The best treatment for stroke is prevention. There are several risk factors that increase your chances of having a stroke:
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Smoking
Diabetes
High cholesterol
If you smoke – quit. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or high cholesterol, getting them under control – and keeping them under control – will greatly reduce your chances of having a stroke.

BetterMe Coaching Tool

BetterMe Coaching Tool: "The Go Red BetterMe Coaching Tool is the perfect companion to the Go Red BetterU 12-week program. Every day, you'll get tips, reminders, and more sent directly to your tool. You'll also be able to chat directly with other members of the program on the “Wall” share tips, motivational quotes, and work through barriers with others. You can also access and edit your journal entries directly from the tool."

Go Red BetterU is a FREE 12-week online nutrition and fitness program

Go Red BetterU is a FREE 12-week online nutrition and fitness program that can makeover your heart. Each week will focus on a different area of your health and provide step-by-step guidance. You’ll have access to everything from daily expert tips and an online journal to a downloadable BetterMe coaching tool.
Go to the website listed belowto get started on a 12 week online FREE nutrition and fitness program.
Please pass this on to your family and friends.

http://www.goredforwomen.org/BetterU/index.aspx

Life's Simple Seven - Do your life's Check Assessment Today

Life's Simple Seven - Do your life's Check Assessment Today

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http://mylifecheck.heart.org/Multitab.aspx?NavID=3&CultureCode=en-US

My Life Check was designed by the American Heart Association with the goal of improved health by educating the public on how best to live. These measures have one unique thing in common: any person can make these changes, the steps are not expensive to take and even modest improvements to your health will make a big difference. Start with one or two. This simple, seven step list has been developed to deliver on the hope we all have--to live a long, productive healthy life.

Power to End Stroke - Join the PTES Movement

Power To End Stroke is an education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of Americans. It unites people to help make an impact on the high incidence of stroke within their communities.

Power To End Stroke was created in 2006 by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to help reach the ASA mission to reduce stroke and risk of stroke by 25% by 2010. It was also meant to raise critical awareness within the African American population. Heart disease and stroke are major health risks for all people, but African Americans are at particularly high risk. Consider this:

Blacks have almost twice the risk of first-ever strokes compared to whites.
Blacks have higher death rates for stroke compared to whites.
The prevalence of high blood pressure in African Americans in the United States is the highest in the world.

Go to the website below and join the PTES Movement.
http://www.powertoendstroke.org/join-member-signup.html