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Trinity Swick joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Trinity Swick joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

John Corbin joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Paula McKenzie uploaded the file: Womens Health Presentation to Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Lisa Lyons joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Lisa Lyons replied 6 years, 5 months ago

Can someone tell me what the current standard is for Colorectal Screenings if you have had prior polyps removed and they were serrated adenomas. They were 3 years apart 2 different times. I have a cousin that is dying from colon cancer and I’m very nervous and want to make sure I’m informed of the newest guidelines. Last one I had no polyps and…[Read more]
- Paula McKenzie replied 6 years, 5 months ago
  
  Lisa,
  That is a great question and there are a lot of factors that go into when a person should have a repeat colonoscopy. We follow the guidelines set by the Medical Advisory Committee through our cancer programs in the State of Maryland. Usually, the endoscopist takes into consideration the type of polyp, size of polyp, number of polyps and the…[Read more]

Carol Morgan joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

How will Allegany County be participating in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What activities are planned?

Paula McKenzie replied 6 years, 5 months ago

We are participating in a Womens Health Presentation on October 9 at WMHS. I have attached a flyer that tells about this program. Should be very informative, and we will have a table set up with nurses to answer questions about cancer and screenings. We have also put information in the newspaper, and we are available to speak at meetings,…[Read more]

Michele Walker joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Michele Walker joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Susan Stewart joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Nicole Bradley joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Jennifer Corder joined the group Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 5 months ago

Melissa Buskirk joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Pam Jan uploaded the file: Girl Rising Film Screening to What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Girl Rising tells the story of nine unforgettable girls who struggled beyond their circumstances to overcome societal and cultural barriers in the developing world. Girl Rising is a global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment.
This is a free event.

Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing this, Jan.

Joy Taylor joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 5 months ago

Joy Taylor joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/articles/2017/11/08/11/47/mon-5pm-bp-guideline-aha-2017

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Did you know the standards for high blood pressure have been lowered.
Blood pressure categories in the new guideline are:

Normal: Less than 120/80 mm Hg;
Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80;
Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89;
Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 or diastolic at least 90 mm…[Read more]

Nicole Bradley replied 6 years, 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing that information, Lynn! It’s important to get that info out to people, especially since the 120/80 was the “gold standard” for years. I was shocked to hear this at my last physical. Do you know if there is any local data available on the number of newly diagnosed hypertension cases since the update? It would be interesting to…[Read more]
Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 5 months ago

So if I am reading this correctly Lynn, those with “elevated” BPs (systolics >120 but < 130) should have accurate repeat measurement to be certain, and in addition, integrate lifestyle changes so that they do not progress into Stage 1 hypertension or beyond? With lifestyle changes alone, many would be able to get out of the hypertension pipeline.

Nancy Forlifer posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Just uploaded a chart showing positive trend for number of uninsured in Allegany County.

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 5 months ago

Thanks Nancy, nice to know the trends are in the right direction, and hope they manage to continue.

Nancy Forlifer uploaded the file: Uninsured Allegany County Trend to Is our community healthy? 6 years, 5 months ago

Chart from County Health Rankings

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