GO RED FOR WOMEN

In 2003, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the American Heart Association and other organizations committed to women’s health joined together to raise awareness of women and heart disease. The NHLBI introduced the red dress as a national symbol for women and heart disease awareness and the American Heart Association adopted this symbol to create synergy among all organizations committed to fighting this cause.

By working together to advance this important cause, the American Heart Association, NHLBI, and other women’s health groups will have a greater impact than any one group could have alone.

Go Red For Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart healthy life.

Go Red Heart Check Up

Click here for your GO RED HEART CHECK UP

SOURCE: http://www.goredforwomen.org

At the 19th Annual San Luis Obispo Heart Walk on September 24, 2011, at the Avila Beach Promenade. This 5k event raises awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and empower our community members to take charge of their health. The Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment, while raising critical funds for the fight to end heart disease and stroke. This valued annual tradition in the San Luis Obispo community, is certain to draw a large crowd. Sign up today, and come walk with us!

French Hospital Medical Center will be offering
FREE flu shots at the Heart Walk!

Walking the Bob Jones Trail is always a delight!

Click here for more info

Revised First Aid Guidelines updated in 2010 by AHA and the American Red Cross
Stings and Bites:
In looking at the treatment of jellyfish stings, the revised guidelines reaffirm the recommendation to use vinegar to treat the sting. The vinegar neutralizes the venom and may prevent it from spreading. After the vinegar deactivates the venom, immersing the area in hot water for about 20 minutes is effective for reducing pain. The treatment for snake bites has been amended slightly to recommend applying a pressure immobilization bandage to any venomous snake bite, with pressure being applied around the entire length of the bitten extremity.
Anaphylaxis:
Under the revised guidelines for treating anaphylaxis, if symptoms persist after a few minutes of giving the patient an epinephrine injection from a prescribed auto-injector and medical help is delayed, the first aid provider can give a second epinephrine injection from a prescribed auto-injector.
Control of Bleeding:
The guidelines also recommend that the general public not routinely use hemostatic agents (substances used to help stop bleeding) to control bleeding because of significant variability in effectiveness and the potential for adverse effects. Tourniquets and hemostatic agents should be considered alternatives for professional rescuers when direct pressure is not possible or fails to control
bleeding.
Aspirin:
The expert panel also reaffirmed some key first aid recommendations, including use of aspirin when helping
someone experiencing persistent chest pain or discomfort associated with a cardiac emergency. Bystanders should call 9-1-1 and activate the emergency medical services (EMS) system for anyone with chest discomfort. While waiting for EMS personnel to arrive, the person being treated may be advised to chew two low dose baby aspirin or one adult (non-enteric-coated) aspirin, if they are not allergic to aspirin or have had a stroke or recent bleeding.

SOURCE: guidelines.ecc.org

Click her to view the PDF of the First Aid Guidelines

Get Involved

Wear Red 2-4-2011

Your actions do make a difference. Help save lives by standing up and speaking out against heart disease in women.

Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year.

This means women just like you – mothers, sisters, friends – are dying at the rate of one per minute

because they don’t know what you know: heart disease kills.

Just think: By simply bringing your network to our network, you could save lives. And if your five tell five, your mission can eventually impact hundreds and thousands of women.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE GO RED LINK TO 5 TELL 5

Go Red for Women Month is coming in February!