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Pam Jan uploaded the file: Girl Rising Film Screening to What matters to you? 6 years, 2 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, 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing this, Jan.

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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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.

Nicole Bradley posted an update in the group Pregnancy and Child Health 6 years, 2 months ago

Did you know that September is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Awareness Month? FAS affects an estimated 40,000 infants each year, according to the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Check out https://www.nofas.org/ for more information on FAS.

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Alcohol for adult use is perfectly legal, and accessible. Many enjoy it in limited amounts, and manage to have successful lives. However, when we look at the overall costs to society, alcohol is the substance that costs us the absolute most. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one way we pay. Women of childbearing age who are actively planning to become…[Read more]

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