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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-50435651562324774662014-09-17T07:24:00.000-07:002014-09-17T07:24:42.052-07:00Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets<h1>
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About 90% of US children ages 6-18 years eat too much sodium daily.</div>
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1 in 6 children has raised blood pressure, which can be lowered in part by a healthy diet, including less sodium.</div>
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About 9 in 10 US children eat more sodium than recommended. Most sodium is in the form of salt, as a part of processed foods. A high sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure. About 1 in 6 children ages 8-17 years has raised blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Lowering sodium in children's diets today can help prevent heart disease tomorrow, especially for those who are overweight. The taste for salt is established through diet at a young age. Parents and caregivers can help lower sodium by influencing the way foods are produced, sold, prepared, and served.</div>
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<li>Model healthy eating for your children by having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables without added sodium.</li>
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-24523432287857588912014-09-16T10:16:00.001-07:002014-09-16T10:19:34.250-07:00New Jersey becomes 19th state to require CPR in Schools<h1 class="entry-title single-entry-title">
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://blog.heart.org/new-jersey-becomes-19th-state-to-require-cpr-in-schools/_and5897/" rel="attachment wp-att-14041"><img alt="" class="alignleft wp-image-14041" src="http://blog.heart.org/wp-content/uploads/AND5897-1024x805.jpg" height="201" title="_AND5897" width="275" /></a>Laurie Heavener was talking with another mother outside her daughter’s Girl Scout meeting in Randolph, New Jersey, when her eyes rolled back in her head and she collapsed from cardiac arrest. A high school sophomore administered CPR, just one day after he received training.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">More than six years later, Heavener was there to watch New Jersey’s Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, serving as acting governor, sign a bill into law making the state the 19<sup>th</sup> in the nation to require students learn CPR to graduate high school.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Put simply, this law will save lives,” said Guadagno at the bill signing. “These critical skills are easy to learn and can make all the difference in the world to someone in cardiac arrest. These skills can be learned in 30 minutes or one class period. Frankly, I can’t think of a better use of a half hour.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The efforts to pass a CPR in Schools law in New Jersey began last year, when volunteers traveled to Trenton to speak with their legislators.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“We had been trying to get legislators to sponsor a CPR in Schools bill,” said Corinne Orlando, the American Heart Association’s government relations director in New Jersey. “Laurie shared her story with legislators during the June 2013 Lobby Day, and Sen. Diane Allen, R-Edgewater Park, agreed that day to sponsor a bill.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">A few months later, bills were introduced in the state House and Senate. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Then on May 15, Heavener returned to the statehouse to testify before the Assembly Education Committee. <a href="http://blog.heart.org/new-jersey-becomes-19th-state-to-require-cpr-in-schools/_and5899/" rel="attachment wp-att-14048"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-14048" src="http://blog.heart.org/wp-content/uploads/AND5899-300x209.jpg" height="196" title="_AND5899" width="272" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“This law means that all of our kids will learn CPR. We are empowering all of our students to save lives. The boy who saved me knew CPR because his school thought outside of the box and taught it,” she said.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The bill passed with only one dissenting vote.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Cardiologist Dr. William Tansey III, an advocate for the law, said that “by teaching high school students this important skill, New Jersey will be creating a generation of lifesavers.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“This bill is important not just to me, but to the 424,000 people like me who suffer sudden cardiac arrest each year,” said Heavener, a mother of four. “It’s amazing that only 11 percent survive. The only thing to save people is CPR or an AED. I can’t believe New Jersey is only the 19<sup>th</sup> state to pass this law. C’mon – all states should have this.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Advocates continue to push in the rest of the nation for similar laws. In neighboring New York, a CPR in Schools bill passed the state Assembly and the state Senate this year – the farthest it’s ever gotten.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://blog.heart.org/new-jersey-becomes-19th-state-to-require-cpr-in-schools/cprmap-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-14064"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-14064" src="http://blog.heart.org/wp-content/uploads/cprmap2.jpg" height="371" title="cprmap" width="513" /></a>It currently needs Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature. From there, it must go to the New York State Commissioner of Education, who has 180 days to make a recommendation to the state Board of Regents to include it in the curriculum.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Most sudden cardiac arrest happens in the home,” said Dan Moran, president of Next-Act in Colonie, New York, and chair of the New York State Advocacy Committee. “We need this law so that everyone has access to CPR.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Access is a point on why advocates push for CPR to be taught through the school system.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“Our continued research shows disparities exist in learning and performing CPR, and we are ready to move beyond documenting gaps to finding solutions to fix them,” said Dianne Atkins, professor of Pediatrics at the University of Iowa. “School is a great equalizer, which is why CPR in schools is an integral part of the solution and will help increase bystander CPR across all communities and save more lives.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Latinos and African-Americans are 30 percent less likely to have bystander CPR performed on them in an emergency, according to AHA research. People who live in lower-income, African-American neighborhoods are 50 percent less likely to have CPR performed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://blog.heart.org/new-jersey-becomes-19th-state-to-require-cpr-in-schools/_and5863/" rel="attachment wp-att-14049"><img alt="" class="alignleft wp-image-14049" src="http://blog.heart.org/wp-content/uploads/AND5863-300x226.jpg" height="177" title="_AND5863" width="254" /></a>The AHA is training students, teachers and parents via</span> <a href="http://www.heart.org/CPRinSchools">CPR in Schools</a> <span style="color: black;">to help eliminate inequities. Ross Dress for Less is supporting AHA’s efforts to help save more lives by providing free CPR training resources to public schools in lower-income areas</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The AHA’s goal is to pair each Ross Dress for Less store with a nearby public school that has at least 50 percent of their students receiving free or reduced lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Under the program, more than 1,100 schools in the U.S. will receive a CPR in Schools Training Kit, teaching materials and a tool that will track how many students they have trained. Teachers also have access to AHA resources, volunteers and CPR in Schools staff throughout the program.</span></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.heart.org/CPRinSchools.">heart.org/CPRinSchools</a>.<strong> </strong></li>
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-82297067171819549022014-09-10T10:36:00.001-07:002014-09-10T10:36:03.082-07:00Basic Disaster Supplies Kit<h1>
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit</h1>
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<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/water">Water</a>, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/food">Food</a>, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food</li>
<li>Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both</li>
<li>Flashlight and extra batteries</li>
<li>First aid kit</li>
<li>Whistle to signal for help</li>
<li>Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to <a href="http://www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family">shelter-in-place</a></li>
<li>Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation</li>
<li>Wrench or pliers to <a href="http://www.ready.gov/utility-shut-safety">turn off utilities</a></li>
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<li>Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger</li>
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-7570290860732945162014-09-09T10:57:00.000-07:002014-09-09T10:57:01.000-07:00National Preparedness Month Is Here!<h1>
Be Ready, Nat´l Preparedness Month is Here!</h1>
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Throughout September there will be activities across the country to promote emergency preparedness. More than 3,000 organizations – national, regional, and local public and private organizations – are supporting emergency preparedness efforts and encouraging all Americans to take action.<br />
Join the effort! Visit our Web site for <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/hazards-all.asp">"Emergency Preparedness and Response"</a> and follow these four steps:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Get a Kit.</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Make a Plan.</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/be-informed" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Be Informed.</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/get-involved" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Get Involved.</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a></li>
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September 2014 marks the eleventh annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the US Department of Homeland Security. One goal of Homeland Security is to educate the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and chemical threats, radiation emergencies, and terrorist attacks.<br />
<img alt="Photo: Children by a Fire Truck." class="fancy-border-right" src="http://www.cdc.gov/features/beready/beready_a150px.jpg" />During September, emergency preparedness will focus on:<br />
<ul>
<li>Home and family preparedness, including pets, older Americans, and individuals with disabilities and special needs (<a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Ready.gov</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>)</li>
<li>Back-to-school (<a href="http://www.ready.gov/kids" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Ready Kids</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>/<a href="http://www.ready.gov/es/ninos" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Sea Un Héroe</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>)</li>
<li>Business preparedness (<a href="http://www.ready.gov/business" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Ready Business</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>)</li>
<li>Preparación en Español (<a href="http://www.listo.gov/america/index.html" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Listo America</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>)</li>
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In collaboration with the American Red Cross, CDC's Web site, <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness">Emergency Preparedness and You</a> identifies and answers common questions about preparing for unexpected events, including:<br />
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<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/plan">Developing a family disaster plan</a></li>
<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit">Gathering emergency supplies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/shelter">Learning how to shelter in place</a></li>
<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/quarantine">Understanding quarantine and isolation</a></li>
<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/mind">Learning how to maintain a healthy state of mind</a></li>
</ul>
The <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/">Emergency Preparedness and Response</a> offers additional information and resources under topics such as hurricane preparedness, extreme heat, and bioterrorism. CDC continually updates information on recent outbreaks and incidents, and lists emergency resources for the general public as well as for clinicians and public health professionals.<br />
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Get an Emergency Kit</h3>
If disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for some time. By taking time now to prepare emergency water supplies, food supplies and a disaster supplies kit, you can provide for your entire family.<br />
Review the items recommended for a <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters">disaster supplies kit</a> or print the <a href="http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Homeland Security Emergency Supply checklist</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>.<br />
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Make plans with your family and friends in case you're not together during an emergency. Discuss how you'll contact each other, where you'll meet, and what you'll do in different situations. Read how to develop a <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/plan">family disaster plan</a> or fill out the <a href="http://www.ready.gov/emergency-planning-checklists" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Homeland Security Family Emergency Plan</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>.<br />
Ask about planning at your workplace and your child's school or daycare center. The <a href="http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">US Department of Education</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a> gives guidelines for school preparedness. Workers at small, medium, and large businesses should practice for emergencies of all kinds. See <a href="http://www.ready.gov/business" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Ready Business</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a> for more information.<br />
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Be Informed</h3>
Being prepared means staying informed. Check all types of media – Web sites, newspapers, radio, TV, mobile and land phones – for global, national and local information. During an emergency, your local Emergency Management or Emergency Services office will give you information on such things as open shelters and evacuation orders. Check <a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Ready.gov</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a> community and state information to learn about resources in your community.<br />
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<img alt="Photo: People gathered in a hall for shelter" class="fancy-border-right" src="http://www.cdc.gov/features/beready/beready_c200px.jpg" />Get Involved</h3>
Look into taking first aid and emergency response training, participating in community exercises, and volunteering to support local first responders. Contact <a href="http://www.citizencorps.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Citizens Corps</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>, which coordinates activities to make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to an emergency situation. Contact the <a href="https://medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Medical Reserve Corps, (MRC)</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a>. MRC are community-based units and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year.<br />
Homeland Security promotes emergency preparedness all year round via the Ready America campaign. Checklists, brochures, and videos are available in <a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">English</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a> and in <a href="http://www.listo.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Spanish</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a> online and by phone (1-800-BE-READY and 1-888-SE-LISTO).</div>
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<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/">CDC’s Emergency Preparedness and Response</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site">Ready.gov</a><a class="external" href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html"></a> (US Department of Homeland Security)</li>
<li><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/index.asp#ecards">Preparedness e-Cards</a></li>
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September there will be activities across the country to promote emergency
preparedness. More than 3,000 organizations – national, regional, and local
public and private organizations – are supporting emergency preparedness
efforts and encouraging all Americans to take action.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Emergency Management Agency in the US Department of Homeland Security. One goal
of Homeland Security is to educate the public about how to prepare for
emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and
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preparedness, including pets, older Americans, and individuals with
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collaboration with the American Red Cross, CDC's Web site, </span><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Emergency Preparedness and You</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> identifies and
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/mind"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Learning how to maintain a
healthy state of mind</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The </span><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Emergency Preparedness and Response</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> offers
additional information and resources under topics such as hurricane
preparedness, extreme heat, and bioterrorism. CDC continually updates
information on recent outbreaks and incidents, and lists emergency resources
for the general public as well as for clinicians and public health
professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="GetAKit"></a><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "inherit","serif"; font-size: 15pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get an
Emergency Kit<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, or
electricity for some time. By taking time now to prepare emergency water
supplies, food supplies and a disaster supplies kit, you can provide for your
entire family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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items recommended for a </span><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">disaster
supplies kit</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> or print the </span><a href="http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Homeland Security Emergency
Supply checklist</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="MakePlan"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Emergency Plan<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make plans with
your family and friends in case you're not together during an emergency.
Discuss how you'll contact each other, where you'll meet, and what you'll do in
different situations. Read how to develop a </span><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/plan" target="_blank"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">family disaster
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planning at your workplace and your child's school or daycare center. The </span><a href="http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">US Department of Education</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> gives
guidelines for school preparedness. Workers at small, medium, and large
businesses should practice for emergencies of all kinds. See </span><a href="http://www.ready.gov/business" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ready Business</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for more information.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="BeInformed"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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means staying informed. Check all types of media – Web sites, newspapers,
radio, TV, mobile and land phones – for global, national and local information.
During an emergency, your local Emergency Management or Emergency Services
office will give you information on such things as open shelters and evacuation
orders. Check </span><a href="http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/READYNPM?" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ready America</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> community and
state information to learn about resources in your community.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="GetInvolved"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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taking first aid and emergency response training, participating in community
exercises, and volunteering to support local first responders. Contact </span><a href="http://www.citizencorps.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Citizens Corps</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, which coordinates activities to
make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to an emergency
situation. Contact the </span><a href="https://medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Medical Reserve Corps, (MRC)</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. MRC are
community-based units and function as a way to locally organize and utilize
volunteers who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and
respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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promotes emergency preparedness all year round via the Ready America campaign.
Checklists, brochures, and videos are available in </span><a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">English</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and in </span><a href="http://www.listo.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spanish</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> online and by
phone (1-800-BE-READY and 1-888-SE-LISTO).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Preparedness and Response</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" title="Link to External Web Site"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ready America campaign</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (US Department
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/index.asp#ecards"><span style="color: #075290; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preparedness
e-Cards</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CDC works 24/7
saving lives and protecting people from health threats to have a more secure
nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice
by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live
longer, healthier and more productive lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-79323522425267315272014-09-09T10:52:00.000-07:002014-09-09T10:52:03.030-07:00New Pediatric Indication for the Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System<strong><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410284663986_1924" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Recently Teleflex received FDA 510(k) clearance to restate the Indications for Use statement and labeling to modify insertion sites for the ARROW EZ-IO System to include the <u>distal femur for pediatric patents </u>. </span> </strong> <br id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410284663986_1930" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" /><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410284663986_1923"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410284663986_1922" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Revised ARROW EZ-IO System Indications for Use: </span> </b> <br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" /><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410284663986_1920" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">For intraosseous access any time where vascular access is difficult to obtain in emergent, urgent or medically necessary cases for up to 24 hours. </span><br />
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-11689661356702689182014-09-05T10:03:00.006-07:002014-09-05T10:03:52.780-07:00Soothing A Sore Throat
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<i>What To Do When Your Throat Hurts</i></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We’ve all had sore throats around
this time of year. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow.
What can you do to soothe a sore throat? And when is it a sign of a more
serious infection? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most sore throats are caused by
viral infections such as the common cold or the flu. These throat problems are
generally minor and go away on their own. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To soothe your irritated throat,
keep it moist. “Ever notice that a sore throat seems worse in the morning? It’s
because your throat gets so dry overnight,” says Dr. Valerie Riddle, an
infectious disease expert at NIH. “Having lozenges or hard candies—or anything
that stimulates saliva production—will keep your throat moist. It’s also
important to drink plenty of fluids.” </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For young children who might choke
on hard candies or lozenges, try cold liquids and popsicles. Throat pain might
also be soothed by throat sprays and over-the-counter pain relievers such as
acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin, but don’t give aspirin to young children. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact a doctor if your sore throat
is severe, doesn’t feel better after a few days, or is accompanied by a high
fever or swollen glands. These symptoms could be signs of a bacterial
infection, such as strep throat. Taking </span><a href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/definition.aspx?d=Antibiotics%3a%3aPrescription+medications+used+to+treat+bacterial+infections+such+as+strep+throat.&t=antibiotics" target="a_popup_window" title="Expand definition"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">antibiotics</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> won’t
help at all if your sore throat is caused by viruses, but they’re essential for
fighting bacterial infections like strep. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Strep is the most common bacterial
throat infection. Although it can occur in adults, strep throat is more common
in children between ages 5 and 15. Riddle says strep can be harder to detect in
younger children, because it can cause a runny nose and other symptoms that
make it seem like a cold. “If your child has severe throat pain, a fever above
100.4 degrees, or swollen glands, you should get medical attention right away,”
advises Riddle. Children with strep also may experience nausea, vomiting and
stomach pain.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To see whether you have strep
throat, the doctor will take a throat swab. If test results confirm strep, your
doctor will prescribe antibiotics. After 24 hours of taking them, you should no
longer be contagious. You’ll likely begin feeling better within a couple of
days, but to fully recover it’s important to finish all of the medicine.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Strep is highly contagious. Treat it
quickly to prevent it from spreading to others. Riddle says, “Not only can the
infection be transmitted, but there are potential complications from untreated
strep throat.” These include ear infections, rheumatic fever and kidney
problems. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another fairly common throat
infection is tonsillitis, which occurs when you have sore, swollen </span><a href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/definition.aspx?d=Tonsils%3a%3aStructures+in+the+back+of+your+throat+that+help+prevent+infection+by+trapping+germs+that+come+in+through+your+nose+and+mouth.&t=tonsils" target="a_popup_window" title="Expand definition"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">tonsils</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. It’s
caused by many of the same viruses and bacteria that cause sore throats. If you
have frequent bouts of tonsillitis or strep throat, you may need surgery
(called a tonsillectomy) to have your tonsils removed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The best way to protect yourself
from the germs that cause these infections is to wash your hands often. Try to
steer clear of people who have colds or other contagious infections. And avoid
smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke, which can irritate your throat.</span><br />
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-39586936890466321842014-09-04T06:52:00.004-07:002014-09-04T06:52:56.114-07:00Surviving Sepsis
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Sepsis <br />
<i>Taming a Deadly Immune Response</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many people have never heard of
sepsis, or they don’t know what it is. But sepsis is one of the top 10 causes
of disease-related death in the United States. The condition can arise suddenly
and progress quickly, and it’s often hard to recognize.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sepsis was once commonly known as
“blood poisoning.” It was almost always deadly. Today, even with early
treatment, sepsis kills about 1 in 5 affected people. It causes symptoms such
as fever, chills, rapid breathing, and confusion.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anyone can get sepsis, but the
elderly, children, and infants are most vulnerable. People with weakened immune
systems, severe burns, physical trauma, or long-term illnesses (such as
diabetes, cancer, or liver disease) are also at increased risk. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At one time, sepsis was thought to
arise from an overgrowth of bacteria or other germs in the bloodstream. We now
know that sepsis actually springs from 2 factors: first an infection (such as </span><a href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/definition.aspx?d=Pneumonia%3a%3aAn+infection+of+the+lungs.&t=pneumonia" target="a_popup_window" title="Expand definition"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">pneumonia</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">or a urinary tract infection) and
then a powerful and harmful response by your body’s own </span><a href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/definition.aspx?d=Immune+System%3a%3aThe+system+that+protects+your+body+from+invading+bacteria%2c+viruses%2c+and+other+microscopic+threats.&t=immune+system" target="a_popup_window" title="Expand definition"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">immune system</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“With sepsis, the fight between the
infection and the body’s immune response makes the body like a battleground,”
says Dr. Derek Angus, a critical care physician at the University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine. “In the case of severe sepsis, that fight results in vital
organ dysfunction, which puts one’s life in peril.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Severe sepsis can damage essential
organs like the liver and kidneys. An even more extreme disorder occurs when
blood pressure plummets—a condition known as septic shock. “With septic shock,
the immune response that’s trying to fight infection can actually lead to a
dangerous drop in blood pressure,” Angus says. As blood pressure falls, tissues
become starved for oxygen-rich blood. Organs can fail, which could lead to
death.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">By some estimates, severe sepsis or
septic shock strikes nearly 1 million Americans each year. At least 200,000 of
them die in the hospital shortly afterward. Many who survive recover
completely. But others have lasting problems, including permanent organ damage
and thinking difficulties (such as problems with planning, organizing, and
multitasking). <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sepsis can be triggered by many
types of infections. “But the most common cause of sepsis is community–acquired
pneumonia,” Angus says. Scientists are still working to understand why some
people with infections develop severe sepsis or septic shock while others
don’t. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Researchers are exploring new ways
to diagnose, reverse, or prevent this serious and costly condition. Treatment
for sepsis is most successful if the condition is spotted early and then
treated quickly with antibiotics to fight the infection and fluids to maintain
blood pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a large NIH-funded clinical trial
of sepsis care, Angus and his colleagues found that a relatively simple
strategy worked as well at preventing deaths as did more complex and costly
approaches. “The study helped to clarify that a lot of the treatment steps we’d
been using are essential, but the extra steps with sophisticated and invasive
procedures aren’t always necessary to improve survival,” Angus says. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sepsis is a health emergency that
requires swift medical care. See a doctor or get emergency assistance if you
feel unwell and have a combination of the symptoms listed in the “Wise Choices”
box.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reference: </span></b><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24635773" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A randomized trial of protocol-based care for
early septic shock.</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> ProCESS Investigators, Yealy DM,
Kellum JA, Huang DT, Barnato AE, Weissfeld LA, Pike F, Terndrup T, Wang HE, Hou
PC, LoVecchio F, Filbin MR, Shapiro NI, Angus DC. <i>N Engl J Med. </i>2014 May
1;370(18):1683-93. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1401602. Epub 2014 Mar 18. PMID:
24635773.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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details or visit us online at <a href="http://hpec.org/">hpec.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></div>
HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-5372783342079507022014-09-03T08:02:00.002-07:002014-09-03T08:02:27.421-07:00Happy Self-Improvement Month
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt; letter-spacing: -0.75pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">September is self-improvement month; Karen Duffy offers
tips on how to keep learning and growing<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There's no doubt about it
– September brings an energetic, back-from-holiday, back-to-school feeling<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">September is the
'schoolest' month: Take a tip from Adam Sandler in the dopey 1995 film 'Billy
Madison' -- it's never too late to learn new things.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We may not be the ones getting the new school
supplies and backpacks, but there's no doubt about it – September brings an
energetic, back-from-holiday, back-to-school feeling.<br />
<br />
It is the month to make changes, embrace a fresh outlook and take advantage of
all the new opportunities ahead of us. Plus, all those memories of wanting this
school year to be better than the year before – do they ever go away?<br />
<br />
The difference between January resolutions and autumnal resolutions is that New
Year's vows are about will: losing weight, getting in shape, quitting smoking.
September resolutions are about adjusting and reevaluating our goals. These
ninth-month reflections do not declare themselves with noisemakers, confetti
and champagne. They are reinvigorated steps towards a positive change.<br />
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Lucky for us, September is also <b>Self-Improvement Month</b>.<br />
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My friend Allison Carman, a life coach, business consultant and author, told me
that September is her busiest time of the year. She calls it the "Power
Month," the month to take action.<br />
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"People's resolutions in January are dreamy, wide and broad. Fall is the
time we reevaluate them, adjust and make new plans." She sees the most
progress in her clients from September to December. Most people want to
accomplish their goals before the end of the year.<br />
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A few years back, when my son started kindergarten, I decided to return to
class as well.<br />
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I enrolled in a contemplative care training program in spiritual care to attend
to the sick and dying. It was a hospice-training program and it was an
academic, yearlong commitment.<br />
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The experience was so illuminating and inspiring that I am continuing my studies.<br />
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Here are a few ways to pep up your September with activities that will enrich
your life -- and the lives of those around you.<br />
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September is <i>National Preparedness Month</i>, and </span><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2011/08/26/2011-08-26_pack_and_plan_ahead_for_hurricane_irene_go_bags_emergency_kits_and_plans_to_keep.html"><span lang="EN" style="color: #015fb6; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">as a CERT volunteer</span></a><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, I highly recommend
enrolling in the Office of Emergency Management's Community Emergency Response
Team training. Help your family, your neighbors and your city in the case of
catastrophe.<br />
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Get stretchin': It's <b>National Yoga Month</b>, and studios all over the city
are offering introductory packages of classes.<br />
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It's also <b>National Chicken Month</b>! Let this inspire you to look into a
cooking class, eat more (or less) chicken or decide to hide from the people who
are constantly ruffling your feathers.<br />
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Be an urban cowboy or cowgirl! Grab a partner, <b>International Square Dancing
Month</b> is the perfect time to get your do-si-do on.<br />
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Not nearly as much fun but necessary for homeowners in damp climates -- <b>Mold
Awareness Month</b> isn't some anyone wants to celebrate. Except, maybe
mold.<br />
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-2091029562370647102014-09-02T07:47:00.001-07:002014-09-02T07:47:26.179-07:00Every Moment Counts<h2>
Can You Recognize a Heart Attack or Stroke? <br /><em>What To Do When Every Moment Counts</em></h2>
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How would you react to a medical emergency? When it comes to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke, every minute counts. Get to know the signs and symptoms of these health threats. If you think you or someone else might be having a heart attack or stroke, get medical help right away. Acting fast could save your life or someone else’s. <br />
Heart disease and stroke are 2 of the top killers among both women and men in the U.S. Nationwide, someone dies from a heart attack about every 90 seconds, and stroke kills someone about every 4 minutes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Quick medical help could prevent many of these deaths. Fast action can also limit permanent damage to the body.<br />
Heart attack and stroke are caused by interruptions to the normal flow of blood to the heart or brain—2 organs that are essential to life. Without access to oxygen-rich blood and nutrients, heart or brain cells begin to malfunction and die. This cell death can set off a series of harmful effects throughout the body. The changes ultimately lead to the familiar symptoms of a heart or brain emergency.<br />
You might know the most common symptoms of heart attack: sustained, crushing chest pain and difficulty breathing. A heart attack might also cause cold sweats, a racing heart, pain down the left arm, jaw stiffness, or shoulder pain. <br />
Many don’t know that women often have different heart attack symptoms than men. For instance, instead of having chest pain during a heart attack, women may feel extremely exhausted and fatigued or have indigestion and nausea.<br />
“Many women have a vague sense of gloom and doom, a sense of ‘I just don’t feel quite right and don’t know why,’ ” says Dr. Patrice Desvigne-Nickens, an NIH expert in heart health. <br />
The symptoms of stroke include sudden difficulty seeing, speaking, or walking, and feelings of weakness, numbness, dizziness, and confusion. “Some people get a severe headache that’s immediate and strong, different from any kind you’ve ever had,” says Dr. Salina Waddy, an NIH stroke expert.<br />
At the first sign of any of these symptoms, fast action by you, someone you know, or a passerby can make a huge difference. NIH-funded research has helped ensure that more people survive heart attacks and strokes every year. We now have medicines, procedures, and devices that can help limit heart and brain damage following an attack, as long as medical help arrives quickly. <br />
If the heart is starved for blood for too long—generally more than 20 minutes—heart muscle can be irreversibly damaged, Desvigne-Nickens says. “You need to be in the hospital because there’s a risk of cardiac arrest [your heart stopping],” which could be deadly. At the hospital, doctors can administer clot-busting drugs and other emergency procedures. <br />
With stroke, Waddy says, “The longer you wait, the more brain cells are dying,” and the greater the chance for permanent damage or disability.<br />
Emergency treatment for stroke depends on the kind of stroke. The most common type, ischemic stroke, is caused by a clot that clogs a blood vessel in the brain. The clot-dissolving drug tPA works best when given soon after symptoms begin. NIH research shows that patients who received tPA within 3 hours of stroke onset were more likely to recover fully. <br />
Other strokes are caused by a hemorrhage—when a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain. “The patient can have a larger hemorrhage within the first 3 hours,” Waddy says. A hospital medical team can help contain the bleeding, so every moment counts. <br />
Even if you’re unsure, don’t feel embarrassed or hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you suspect a heart attack or stroke. “You should not go get your car keys. Your spouse shouldn’t be driving you to the hospital,” advises Desvigne-Nickens. “The emergency crew is trained to treat these symptoms, and it could mean the difference between life and death.” <br />
Heart attack or stroke can happen to anyone, but your risk increases with age. A family or personal history of heart attack or stroke also raises your risk. But some risk factors for heart attack and stroke are within your control. Treating them can dramatically reduce your risk. <br />
“If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, work with your doctor to get these conditions under control,” Waddy says. “Know your numbers [blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol] and what they mean.” <br />
You can also prepare for a medical emergency, to some degree. A hospital may not have access to your medical records when you arrive. Keep important health information handy, such as the medicines you’re taking, allergies, and emergency contacts. It would be important for the medical team to know, for example, if you’ve been taking anticoagulants to help prevent blood clots; these blood thinners put you at increased risk of bleeding. You might consider carrying an NIH <a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart/heart-attack-wallet-card.htm" target="_blank">wallet card</a> that lists heart attack symptoms and has room for your personal medical information.<br />
NIH researchers are studying new drugs and procedures to help the heart and brain repair themselves and improve organ function. “But there is absolutely nothing that will save both your time and health as well as prevention,” says Dr. Jeremy Brown, director of NIH’s Office of Emergency Care Research. Studies show that making healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent these medical emergencies from happening in the first place. Eat a healthy diet rich in protein, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables, and low in saturated fat. Get regular physical activity and don’t smoke.<br />
“I think one of the most important things we can do is to take a basic <strong><a class="popup" href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/definition.aspx?d=CPR%3a%3aCardiopulmonary+resuscitation%e2%80%94a+lifesaving+procedure+that%e2%80%99s+performed+when+a+person%e2%80%99s+breathing+or+heartbeat+has+stopped.&t=cpr" target="a_popup_window" title="Expand definition">CPR</a></strong> and first aid course,” recommends Brown. “We know the majority of cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals and of that many, many can be saved if we get people with basic training on the scene quickly. An ambulance can never get there as quickly as a citizen passing by.” <br />
Whether or not you’re trained to offer help, if you see someone having symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, call for help immediately. <br />“If you’re even thinking about calling 9-1-1, you should call,” Desvigne-Nickens says. “Yes other conditions can mimic the signs and symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, but let the emergency physician figure that out in the emergency room.”<br />
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<strong>Reference:<a href="http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=treatment"></a></strong> <u><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7477192" target="_blank">Tissue plasminogen activator for acute ischemic stroke. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke rt-PA Stroke Study Group.</a></u>[No authors listed<em>] N Engl J Med</em>. 1995 Dec 14;333(24):1581-7. PMID: 7477192.<br />
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Wearable activity trackers in the mainstream </h1>
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The devices are flooding the marketplace as the technology and sports industries create “wearable fitness coaches” for customers interested in tracking their activity levels, food intake, heart rates and sleep patterns.<br />
Most of the new devices are designed to be worn on the wrist, although a few models can be carried in a pocket or clipped onto clothing. Nearly all track the number of steps taken and time of activity. Some models go beyond and monitor sleep, heart rates or even perspiration.<br />
Data from the wristband or clip-on device is synced to a computer or mobile phone to give users charts and graphs of their progress. They can use the data to chart their performance over time or see how they stack up with others. Devices sync with their own applications — or to outside apps like MapMyFitness, Runkeeper or MyFitnessPal.<br />
Prices vary — from $50 to more than $200 — based on the amount of data tracked and additional functions. Manufacturers include Basis, Fitbit, Jawbone, LG, Misfit, Samsung and TomTom. Some models are designed for cycling or swimming, or import smart phones functions like social media or texting.<br />
Although fitness enthusiasts were among the first to wear trackers, online nutrition and weight loss communities are becoming interested in them too, according to Angela McIntyre, a research director covering wearable computing for Gartner, Inc.<br />
Calorie tracking and counts, along with food diaries, can help users monitor their diet. Some commercial weight loss companies are now selling fitness bands as add-ons to help their customers stay active and lose weight.<br />
As Americans overall have become <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0019657" target="_blank">increasingly sedentary </a>– expending less calories and being less active, leading to weight gain — over the years, many people are turning to activity tracking versions to help them pick up the pace of their daily activities.<br />
“Yes, they are here to stay,” McIntyre said, adding that the quality of the wristbands and data they provide are good enough to help people become more fit.<br />
<a href="http://recode.net/2014/04/24/as-nike-downsizes-digital-division-data-shows-it-trailing-fitbit-jawbone/" target="_blank">About 3.3 million activity trackers were sold </a>between April 2013 and March 2014, according to the NPD Group. Sales are projected to reach more than $1 billion in 2014.<br />
The devices won’t jump-start the activity levels of fitness enthusiasts, who have been the first to embrace the activity tracker, said Kevin Tillmann, senior research analyst for the Consumer Electronic Association. Instead, they help them reach their fitness goals.<br />
People with specific athletic training goals may prefer a sports watch or GPS-enabled device, because they can be paired with a heart rate monitor chest strap that provides more accurate information, McIntyre said.<br />
However, using an activity tracker can motivate people who aren’t already active.<br />
“What’s great about this is that there are so many of us who don’t have time to exercise. I don’t have time to sleep,” McIntyre says. “If I have one of these devices that’s helping me track the exercise I do in a day, maybe I can find small little ways to get more exercise in my life. I believe this is an important way that these can help regular people who aren’t so much into fitness.”<br />
Former American Heart Association president Donna Arnett, Ph.D., has worn her activity tracker since January 2013 and said she’s never without it unless it’s charging.<br />
“It keeps me walking — I have a set of friends that I compete with and I try very hard to stay on top,” said Arnett, also professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Public Health. Her goals are to walk 15,000 steps a day and get at least 6 hours of sleep every night.<br />
Most current users wear their trackers every day, finding they help them stay motivated, monitor progress towards fitness goals, and track the amount and intensity of physical activity, according to a <a href="http://www.ce.org/News/News-Releases/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases/Consumer-Interest-in-Purchasing-Wearable-Fitness-D.aspx" target="_blank">CEA survey</a>.<br />
Source:AHA<br />
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-35272954696110174532014-08-28T07:31:00.000-07:002014-08-28T07:31:58.434-07:00Back-to-School Lunches<h1>
Back-to-school food: 5 worst and best things to pack in your child's school lunch</h1>
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Pre-packaged lunch trays like Lunchables may offer convenience, but they aren't nutritionally sound. This pepperoni and cheese combo has 440 calories and 760 mg of sodium, which is 40 percent of the recommended daily allowance for children ages 4 to 8. <em>(Grant Butler/The Oregonian</em></div>
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<li><strong>Highly processed lunch meat:</strong> Whether it's lunch meat you put into sandwiches that you make, or pre-cut slices found in products like Lunchables, lunchmeat is loaded with sodium and preservatives, and the cheapest brands may be made out of parts of animals that you really don't want to be eating – snouts, tails, who knows what's in there?</li>
<li><strong>Pop tarts and sugary granola bars:</strong> These snack bars are swimming in sugar and have crazy-long lists of preservatives.</li>
<li><strong>Kiddie yogurts:</strong> Those brightly colored yogurts that are marketed towards children are filled with artificial food coloring and loads of sugar.</li>
<li><strong>Prepackaged fruit cups:</strong> Those plastic cups of pre-cut fruit are swimming in a syrup sweetened with high fructose corn syrup.</li>
<li><strong>Fruit candy:</strong> No matter how much you try to convince yourself that there's fruit in gummy chews, there's no getting around how much high fructose corn syrup is in them. Let's call gummies what they really are: candy.</li>
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<span class="video-data"><span class="title"><a href="http://videos.oregonlive.com/oregonian/2014/08/why_pre-packaged_lunch_boxes_a.html" target="_blank">Why pre-packaged lunch boxes aren't good for a school lunch</a></span><span class="caption">It's back-to-school time, and some parents are stocking up on pre-packaged lunch boxes for their children's school lunches. Grant Butler offers three reasons why these convenient meals aren't the best choice.</span></span><br />
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<li><strong>Pasta salad:</strong> An easy way to use leftover pasta, tossed with a light dressing, a few mixed vegetables, and lean protein like shredded chicken or beans.</li>
<li><strong>Minimally processed protein:</strong> Instead of using lunchmeat containing who knows what, grill extra pieces of chicken and slice them for sandwiches. Other sandwich-filling options: low-fat cheese, peanut butter without added sugar, or hummus.</li>
<li><strong>No-salt pretzels:</strong> Pretzels are a low-fat and delicious alternative to chips, but the salted variety is loaded with sodium. Buy no-salt versions instead, and pack half-ounce portions.</li>
<li><strong>Veggie sticks:</strong> Most kids love carrot sticks, but consider expanding the range of veggie finger-food options to blanched green beans, slices of crunchy jicama, or raw zucchini spears.</li>
<li><strong>Fresh fruit:</strong> The healthiest dessert option possible for a school lunch. Cut slices of apples and pears, spritz with a little lime juice to avoid browning, and pack in a small container. Or opt for kid-friendly berries.</li>
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Learning CPR is no laughing matter – well, sometimes it is</h1>
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Fresh off receiving CPR training, actress-comedian Amy Sedaris recently visited “The Tonight Show” and taught host Jimmy Fallon how to perform the lifesaving technique.<br />
Considering the nature of the show, the lesson took a lighthearted turn.<br />
Enjoy their performance in the video below, then click on the video that follows for actual instructions in “<a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/HandsOnlyCPR/Hands-Only-CPR_UCM_440559_SubHomePage.jsp" target="_blank">Hands-Only CPR</a>.” Keep going for a humorous lesson in Hands-Only CPR featuring actor-comedian Ken Jeong. And, to really learn how to perform CPR, visit <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/FindaCourse/Find-a-Course_UCM_303220_SubHomePage.jsp" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up for a lesson in a classroom or online.<br />
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<em>(Please note that at the start of the “Tonight Show” video, they make the common mistake of consider sudden cardiac arrest synonymous with a heart attack. <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Cardiac-Arrest-versus-Heart-Attack-Infographic_UCM_450698_SubHomePage.jsp" target="_blank">Click here to learn the difference</a>.)</em></div>
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-889953874496510362014-08-25T09:05:00.004-07:002014-08-25T09:05:55.322-07:00Frequent ER Visits For Health Failure Place Burden on Healthcare System<h1 class="entry-title single-entry-title">
Frequent ER visits for heart failure place burden on healthcare system</h1>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://blog.heart.org/frequent-er-visits-for-heart-failure-place-burden-on-healthcare-system/er/" rel="attachment wp-att-13330"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-13330" height="197" src="http://blog.heart.org/wp-content/uploads/ER-300x197.jpg" title="ER" width="300" /></a>Nearly 80 percent of hospitalized <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/AboutHeartFailure/About-Heart-Failure_UCM_002044_Article.jsp" target="_blank">heart failure</a> patients come to the emergency room, illuminating the burden the condition plays on healthcare systems, according to a new study in the American Heart Association journal <em>Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes</em>.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">More than 5 million Americans are <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/PreventionTreatmentofHeartFailure/Prevention-Treatment-of-Heart-Failure_UCM_002048_Article.jsp">living</a> with heart failure. The more than 1 million hospitalizations for that condition amount to an estimated direct cost of $31 billion annually.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Researchers analyzed data on more than 113,000 patients with more than 175,000 emergency room visits for heart failure in California and Florida hospitals in 2010-11. During the one-year follow-up, more than a third of patients had two or more ER visits – considered “frequent” visits.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Those more likely to have “frequent” ER visits for heart failure were:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: black;">Non-Hispanic blacks</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Hispanics</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Medicaid-insured</span></li>
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<span style="color: black;">Heart failure patients with frequent ER visits accounted for more than half of all heart failure ER visits. More than 86 percent of these ER visits led to hospitalizations, accounting for more than half of all heart failure hospitalizations.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Researchers said if recurrent ER visits could be prevented, more than 62,000 ER visits and more than 53,000 hospitalizations could have been saved in the two states during this time. In Florida alone, that could have amounted to a savings of more than $1.06 billion in healthcare costs.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Many emergency room visits for heart failure are considered preventable through better management of patient <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartFailure/UnderstandYourRiskforHeartFailure/Understand-Your-Risk-for-Heart-Failure_UCM_002046_Article.jsp">risks</a> and education. These new findings highlight the importance of improved research, risk assessment and secondary prevention for providers, as well as the need for policy strategies that reduce healthcare utilization for heart failure in an already stressed healthcare system, study authors said.</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Source: AHA </span><br />
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WARNING SIGNS OF HEART ATTACK, <br /> STROKE & CARDIAC ARREST</h2>
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<!-- Accessibility - Begin User Entered Content -->Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. <!-- Accessibility - End User Entered Content --></div>
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<!-- Accessibility - Begin User Entered Content -->Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. <!-- Accessibility - End User Entered Content --></div>
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<!-- Accessibility - Begin User Entered Content -->Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. <!-- Accessibility - End User Entered Content --></div>
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<!-- Accessibility - Begin User Entered Content -->may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.<!-- Accessibility - End User Entered Content --></div>
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<!-- Accessibility - Begin User Entered Content -->- <strong>Face Drooping</strong> Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.<br /><br />- <strong>Arm Weakness </strong>Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?<br /><br />- <strong>Speech Difficulty</strong> Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?<br /><br />- <strong>Time to call 9-1-1</strong> If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.<!-- Accessibility - End User Entered Content --></div>
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<!-- Accessibility - Begin User Entered Content -->- <strong>Face Drooping</strong> Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.<br /><br />- <strong>Arm Weakness </strong>Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?<br /><br />- <strong>Speech Difficulty</strong> Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "the sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?<br /><br />- <strong>Time to call 9-1-1</strong> If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.<!-- Accessibility - End User Entered Content --></div>
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-84824625177829415642014-07-30T13:07:00.005-07:002014-07-30T13:07:41.133-07:00Creative and Delicious Ways to Keep Hydrated this Summer <div class="headline_area">
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This one is great for those of you just starting out. The water seems to dissipate the bitter undertones of the blueberry and pomegranate leaving you with a lightly sweetened flavoursome drop. Dark berries and pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants which help clean free radicals out of your system, while fresh mint stimulates the metabolism to aid in digestion.<br />
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<b>Kiwifruit + Coconut Water</b><br />
I like to think of this combination as the “green juice” of the infused water world. With that deliciously recognizable <i>green</i> flavor, the kiwi fruit has much the same advantages of other greens in that it’s highly alkalizing, meaning it has a rich supply of minerals to replace the excess of acidic foods we eat throughout the day. As for coconut water, it’s extremely hydrating, lightly sweet, and tastes amazing. I like to serve this one with chilled kiwi and ice!<br />
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<b>Orange + Grapefruit + Lemon + Cucumber</b><br />
This combination has got to be my favourite, with the strong dose of citrus being balanced out by the cool tones of the cucumber. The citrus fruits pack a dynamo punch of amazing natural properties, mainly vitamin C, which means an immune system boost perfect for us headed in to winter. The sliced cucumber is not only refreshing, cooling, and delicious, but it can also help reduce bloating caused by high sodium intake. Your glass can be refilled many times throughout the day, even re-using the fruits the next day if you keep them chilled in the fridge over night.<br />
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<b>Raspberry + Strawberry</b><br />
Another combination rich in antioxidants – this one is simple, looks beautiful, tastes amazing, and best of all can be reused! When I’m finished with my infused water for the day I like to strain the berries (including berries from the other recipes here too) and pop them into the freezer to later add to a smoothie – that way you also get the fiber content which is important for digestion.<br />
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<b>Blueberry + Lemon + Rosemary</b><br />
I thought I’d save the best till last with this heavenly combination. I always have rosemary sitting on my windowsill and the scent it gives off when I water it in the morning is intoxicatingly beautiful, so I thought I’d try adding it to my water. Et voila! Rosemary has anti inflammatory properties and is commonly<br />
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prescribed to aid and improve overall digestive health, but most of all I find having the scent near me very calming without being too punchy and floral.<br />
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HEALTH PROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13554981314525623668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948676209611132187.post-25090046224824663712014-07-29T08:27:00.000-07:002014-07-29T08:27:13.679-07:00It's FIG Season - Eat Up and Enjoy the Savory Benefits! Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. California figs are available from June through September; some European varieties are available through autumn. Figs grow on the Ficus tree (Ficus carica), which is a member of the Mulberry family. They are unique in that they have an opening, called the "ostiole" or "eye," which is not connected to the tree, but which helps the fruit's development by increasing its communication with the environment. Figs range dramatically in color and subtly in texture depending upon the variety. The majority of figs are dried, either by exposure to sunlight or through an artificial process, creating a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the year. <br style="clear: both;" /><div style="border-image: none; border: 2px solid black; width: 100%;">
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;"> <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=108"><span style="background-color: #d3e283;">vitamin B6</span></a></span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 4%;">3.5%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;"> <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=53"><span style="background-color: #d3e283;">copper</span></a></span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 4%;">3.3%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;"> <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=77"><span style="background-color: #d3e283;">manganese</span></a></span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 4%;">3%</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d3e283; float: left; width: 29%;"> <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=87"><span style="background-color: #d3e283;">pantothenic acid</span></a></span><span style="background-color: #ffcc66; float: left; text-align: left; width: 4%;">3%</span></div>
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Help Lower High Blood Pressure</h3>
Figs are a good source of <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=90">potassium</a>, a mineral that helps to control blood pressure. Since many people not only do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, but do consume high amounts of sodium as salt is frequently added to processed foods, they may be deficient in potassium. Low intake of potassium-rich foods, especially when coupled with a high intake of sodium, can lead to hypertension. In the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study, one group ate servings of fruits and vegetables in place of snacks and sweets, and also ate low-fat dairy food. This diet delivered more potassium, magnesium and calcium. Another group ate a "usual" diet low in fruits and vegetables with a fat content like that found in the average American Diet. After eight weeks, the group that ate the enhanced diet lowered their blood pressure by an average of 5.5 points (systolic) over 3.0 points (diastolic). <h3>
A Sweet Way to Lose Weight</h3>
Figs are a good source of <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=59">dietary fiber</a>. Fiber and fiber-rich foods may have a positive effect on weight management. In one study, women who increased their fiber intake with supplements significantly decreased their energy intake, yet their hunger and satiety scores did not change. Figs, like other high fiber foods, may be helpful in a weight management program. <div class="normcontent">
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Fruit and Cereal Fiber Protective against Postmenopausal Breast Cancer</h3>
Results of a prospective study involving 51,823 postmenopausal women for an average of 8.3 years showed a 34% reduction in breast cancer risk for those consuming the most fruit fiber compared to those consuming the least. In addition, in the subgroup of women who had ever used hormone replacement, those consuming the most fiber, especially cereal fiber, had a 50% reduction in their risk of breast cancer compared to those consuming the least. Fruits richest in fiber include apples, dates, figs, pears and prunes. When choosing a high fiber cereal, look for whole grain cereals as they supply the most bran (a mere 1/3rd cup of bran contains about 14 grams of fiber). </div>
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An Insulin-Lowering Leaf in Diabetes</h3>
You probably do not think about the leaves of the fig tree as one of fig's edible parts. But in some cultures, fig leaves are a common part of the menu, and for good reason. The leaves of the fig have repeatedly been shown to have antidiabetic properties and can actually reduce the amount of insulin needed by persons with diabetes who require insulin injections. In one study, a liquid extract made from fig leaves was simply added to the breakfast of insulin-dependent diabetic subjects in order to produce this insulin-lowering effect. <h3>
Cardiovascular Effects</h3>
In animal studies, fig leaves have been shown to lower levels of triglycerides (a form in which fats circulate in the bloodstream), while in <i>in vitro</i> studies, fig leaves inhibited the growth of certain types of cancer cells. Researchers have not yet determined exactly which substances in fig leaves are responsible for these remarkable healing effects. Besides their potassium and fiber content, figs emerged from our food ranking system as a good source of the trace mineral manganese. <h3>
Protection against Macular Degeneration</h3>
Your mother may have told you carrots would keep your eyes bright as a child, but as an adult, it looks like fruit is even more important for keeping your sight. Data reported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, by 36%, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily. In this study, which involved over 100,00 women and men, researchers evaluated the effect of study participants' consumption of fruits; vegetables; the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E; and carotenoids on the development of early ARMD or neovascular ARMD, a more severe form of the illness associated with vision loss. Food intake information was collected periodically for up to 18 years for women and 12 years for men. While, surprisingly, intakes of vegetables, antioxidant vitamins and carotenoids were not strongly related to incidence of either form of ARMD, fruit intake was definitely protective against the severe form of this vision-destroying disease. Three servings of fruit may sound like a lot to eat each day, but by simply tossing a banana into your morning smoothie or slicing it over your cereal, topping off a cup of yogurt or green salad with a couple of diced figs, and snacking on an apple, plum, nectarine or pear, you've reached this goal. <br />
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Being physically active for at least 30 minutes on five or more days each week can help you not only look and feel better, but it can also help reduce your risk of these diseases. Living a physically activity lifestyle has many benefits, and all of these benefits can begin with moderate activity. This includes things like walking, biking – even housework and gardening. And if you enjoy more vigorous activities, that's great too. The more active you are, the more benefits you gain. The most important thing is to get more active everyday. And it’s never too late to start. <br />
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<strong>With today’s fast-paced, hectic lifestyle, it can be difficult to find time to add another thing during the day.</strong> <br />
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It may sound impossible to find another 30 (or more!) minutes for physical activity. Good news! You don't have to do all 30 minutes continuously. Being active for 10 to 15 minutes at a time can help improve your health. Stretch for 10 minutes in the morning before everyone gets up, take a 10 minute walk during lunch, and go for a 10 minute walk after dinner, and you have managed to work in 30 minutes of activity.<br />
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<strong>Another key to finding time for physical activity is to reduce the amount of time spent doing things that are inactive. Try these tips for making your routine more active:</strong><br />
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<li>If you can, walk or bike to your destination. </li>
<li>Take a 10-minute activity break at work to stretch or take a quick walk, or use your lunch break to add some more activity to your day </li>
<li>Walk to visit co-workers instead of sending an e-mail message. </li>
<li>Go dancing with your spouse or friends. </li>
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<strong>Take a look at what you do during a normal day. Are you sitting when you could be moving around?</strong><br />
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<li>Wear a pedometer every day and watch your daily steps increase. </li>
<li>Join a sports or recreation team. </li>
<li>Use a stationary bicycle or treadmill while watching TV. </li>
<li>Plan your activity routine to gradually increase the days per week and minutes per session. </li>
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Whether you plan a set activity routine or find ways to be more active during your day, the important part is that you get up and get moving.<br />
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<li>Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.</li>
<li>Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.</li>
<li>Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.</li>
<li>Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.</li>
<li>As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/SymptomsDiagnosisofHeartAttack/Angina-Chest-Pain_UCM_450308_Article.jsp">chest pain</a> or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.</li>
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<br />We’ve all seen the movie scenes where a man gasps, clutches his chest and falls to the ground. In reality, a heart attack victim could easily be a woman, and the scene may not be that dramatic.</div>
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<a href="http://www.goredforwomen.org/" target="_blank"><img alt="Heart Disease is the Number One Killer of Women" class="wysiwygFloatRight" src="http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/image/~extract/UCM_436450~4~staticrendition/large.jpg" /></a>“Although men and women can experience chest pressure that feels like an elephant sitting across the chest, women can experience a heart attack without chest pressure, ” said Nieca Goldberg, M.D., medical director for the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU’s Langone Medical Center and an American Heart Association volunteer. “Instead they may experience shortness of breath, pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, dizziness, lightheadedness or <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/SymptomsDiagnosisMonitoringofArrhythmia/Syncope-Fainting_UCM_430006_Article.jsp">fainting</a>, upper back pressure or extreme fatigue.”</div>
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Even when the signs are subtle, the consequences can be deadly, especially if the victim doesn’t get help right away.</div>
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<strong>‘I thought I had the flu’</strong>Even though <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Coronary-Artery-Disease---Coronary-Heart-Disease_UCM_436416_Article.jsp">heart disease</a> is the No. 1 killer of women, women often chalk up the symptoms to less life-threatening conditions like acid reflux, the flu or normal aging.</div>
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“They do this because they are scared and because they put their families first,” Goldberg said. “There are still many women who are shocked that they could be having a heart attack.”</div>
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<a href="http://watchlearnlive.heart.org/CVML_Player.php?moduleSelect=hrtatk" target="_blank"><img align="left" alt="heart attack" hspace="5" src="http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/image/ucm_440280@z_extracted~2/medium.jpg" vspace="5" /></a>A <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/Heart-Attack_UCM_001092_SubHomePage.jsp">heart attack</a> strikes someone about every 34 seconds. It occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens because the arteries that supply the heart with blood can slowly narrow from a buildup of fat, <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/About-Cholesterol_UCM_001220_Article.jsp">cholesterol</a> and other substances (plaque). <br /><br /><a href="http://watchlearnlive.heart.org/CVML_Player.php?moduleSelect=hrtatk" target="_blank">Watch an animation of a heart attack</a>.</div>
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Many women think the signs of a heart attack are unmistakable — the image of the elephant comes to mind — but in fact they can be subtler and sometimes confusing.</div>
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You could feel so short of breath, “as though you ran a marathon, but you haven't made a move,” Goldberg said.</div>
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Some women experiencing a heart attack describe upper back pressure that feels like squeezing or a rope being tied around them, Goldberg said. Dizziness, lightheadedness or actually fainting are other symptoms to look for.</div>
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“Many women I see take an aspirin if they think they are having a heart attack and never call 9-1-1,” Goldberg said. “But if they think about taking an aspirin for their heart attack, they should also call 9-1-1.”</div>
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<strong>Take care of yourself</strong>Heart disease is preventable. Here are Goldberg’s top tips:</div>
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<li>Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to learn your personal risk for heart disease. You can also learn your risk with our <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/HeartAttackToolsResources/Heart-Attack-Risk-Assessment_UCM_303944_Article.jsp">Heart Attack Risk Calculator</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/QuitSmoking/Quit-Smoking_UCM_001085_SubHomePage.jsp">Quit smoking</a>. Did you know that just one year after you quit, you’ll cut your risk of <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Coronary-Artery-Disease---Coronary-Heart-Disease_UCM_436416_Article.jsp">coronary heart disease</a> by 50 percent?</li>
<li>Start an exercise program. Just <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/American-Heart-Association-Recommendations-for-Physical-Activity-in-Adults_UCM_307976_Article.jsp">walking 30 minutes a day</a> can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke.</li>
<li>Modify your family’s diet if needed. Check out these <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyCooking/Healthy-Cooking_UCM_001183_SubHomePage.jsp">healthy cooking tips</a>. You’ll learn smart substitutions, healthy snacking ideas and better prep methods. For example, with poultry, use the leaner light meat (breasts) instead of the fattier dark meat (legs and thighs), and be sure to remove the skin.</li>
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King County, WA, Has World's Highest Survival Rate for Cardiac Arrest</h1>
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<img alt="King County EMS Cardiac Arrest Survival" src="http://www.sca-aware.org/sites/default/files/u1/images/cardiac-arrest-2013.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; float: left; height: 293px; margin: 2px; width: 400px;" />SEATTLE, WA--Someone who has a cardiac arrest in King County has a greater chance of survival than anyone else in the world, according the latest analysis by county officials. The survival rate for cardiac arrest in King County hit an all-time high of 62 percent in 2013.[1] By comparison, the cardiac survival rates in New York City, Chicago, and other urban areas have been recorded in the single digits.<span></span><span></span><br />
“People are alive today in King County who would not have survived in most other places in the country,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Our system delivers rapid, high-quality critical care wherever you are.”<span></span><span></span><br />
King County’s success in saving lives is based in a coordinated, regional system where everyone – dispatchers, first responders, fire departments, law enforcement, paramedics, urgent care centers, and others – is guided by consistent medical direction and evidence-based practice.<span></span><span></span><br />
The cardiac survival rate in King County has dramatically risen over the past decade or so, from an above-average 27 percent in 2002 to 62 percent in 2013. Strategies that have contributed to the rise include:<span></span><span></span><br />
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<li>Adoption of high-performance CPR method by emergency medical technicians to maximize oxygen circulation and increase survival chances.</li>
<li>Adoption of telecommunicator CPR, whereby 911 emergency personnel provide instant CPR instructions by phone.</li>
<li>Increasing public availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), including more than 100 in King County facilities, and placement of AEDs in many law enforcement vehicles, including with King County Sheriff’s deputies.</li>
<li>High rates of CPR training for local residents.</li>
<li>A regional paramedic training program, funded by charitable contributions, that exceeds national standards for certification.</li>
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“This is a public health victory in preventing deaths that don’t need to happen in our community, and a great example of how a community-based strategy can get it done,” said Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health - Seattle & King County.<span></span><span></span><br />
“We like to say that it takes a system to save a cardiac arrest victim, and it’s proven true again and again with every new survivor,” said Dr. Mickey Eisenberg, King County Emergency Medical Services Medical Director. “I thank everyone for their contributions to the success of our EMS/Medic One system.”<span></span><span></span><br />
Introduced in Seattle in 1970, the Medic One program was one of the first in the nation to provide paramedic services; the program spread to all of King County starting in 1973. Our EMS/Medic One program has become a model nationwide for delivery of lifesaving first-responder services. <span></span><span></span><br />
In recognition of EMS/Medic One system’s excellence, King County Executive Dow Constantine and the King County Council today proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services Week in King County. <span></span><span></span><br />
“I am so proud of our King County EMS. Their commitment to outstanding service and adaptation of technology is what led to this new higher survival rate,” said King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, Chair of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee. “It’s another great reason why we have a high quality of life in King County.”<br />
Source: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation<br />
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<span id="WNStoryDateline">UNDATED (NBC) - </span> A heartfelt thank you from Rita Lovato to her granddaughter, after the 11-year-old saved her life.<br /><br />"My brain just, like, said I had to do it," Kendall Stilwell said.<br /><br />The pair have always shared a special bond.<br /><br />Kendall’s heroic actions last Wednesday morning after she spent the night have only strengthened their connection.<br /><br />"I was in bed, and then all of a sudden I heard these weird noises, so I turned my head and it was my Nana, and she was drenched in sweat, so then I turned her over and ran to her side, and started to do CPR," Kendall said.<br /><br />The fifth-grader called 911 and carefully followed the instructions.<br /><br />She calmly waiting for paramedics to arrive who were surprised to find an eleven-year-old handling the life-or-death emergency.<br /><br />"They were, like, surprised. I saw their eyes, like, open wide."<br /><br />Doctors say that Lovato suffered a major heart attack; they say the CPR saved her life.<br /><br />"When the paramedics got there, they had to restart her heart four times, and if it wasn't for her, the paramedics and the fire department said there's no possible way she would've made it,” Kendall’s dad Art Stilwell said.</div>
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