Page 11 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - Jan - Feb 2021

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Employees wear red to support women

Heart disease doesn’t affect only
men. Each year, one in three women
die of heart disease and stroke. We
can change that. Eighty percent of
cardiac events can be prevented with
education and lifestyle changes.
As part of a national campaign,
Chehalis tribal employees wore red on
Friday, Feb. 5, to raise awareness and
help save lives.
When it comes to beating heart
disease and stroke, change can be the
cure. Five numbers that all women
should know to take control of their
heart health are: total cholesterol,
HDL (good) cholesterol, blood
pressure, blood sugar and body mass
index (BMI). Knowing these numbers
can help women and healthcare
providers determine their risk for
developing cardiovascular diseases. Chehalis tribal staff members wore red on Feb. 5 to help bring awareness to heart disease.

BLOOD PRESSURE HEART ATTACK
WARNING SIGNS

Signs vary between
men and women. If
you have any or a
combination of these
symptoms, dial 9-1-1.

WOMEN

Before your blood pressure is taken:
n No smoking, exercise, caffeinated beverages or
alcohol for five minutes before and sit still in a chair.
n Make sure cuff is the right size and wrap it above the
bend in the elbow and against skin (not over clothing).
MEN

MORE INFORMATION

To make a change, donate at 800-AHA-USA1
or goredforwomen.org org.
CONTACT US
For more information about health and wellness
resources, contact Community Wellness
Manager Christina Hicks at 360-709-1741 or
chicks@chehalistribe.org.