“Getting to the Heart of the Matter”


Juanita Smith, Health and Human Services Co-chair

Healthy Heart 2021
Healthy Heart 2021
February 1, 2021

Healthy Food Good Today and Tomorrow Pledge

Getting to the Heart of the Matter!! February is Black History Month but it is also American Heart Health Month. Let’s raise awareness to prevent heart disease and learn helpful tips to save your life. Take the "Healthy for Good" Pledge. Encourage your friends and family to do so as well.

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter!! February is Black History Month but it is also American Heart Health Month. Let’s raise awareness to prevent heart disease and learn helpful tips to save your life. Take the "Healthy for Good" Pledge. Encourage your friends and family to do so as well.

February 2, 2021

Schedule a Physical

No matter your age or stage of life, annual physical exams are essential to your ongoing health. Visiting your primary care provider for regular preventive care is one of the best ways to identify and treat health issues before they get worse. These visits also help you track your progress toward your health goals.

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No matter your age or stage of life, annual physical exams are essential to your ongoing health. Visiting your primary care provider for regular preventive care is one of the best ways to identify and treat health issues before they get worse. These visits also help you track your progress toward your health goals.

February 3, 2021

Know Your Risk of Heart Disease

Know Your Risk of Heart Disease


Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.1 Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. But you can take steps to lower your risk by changing the factors you can control. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm

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Know Your Risk of Heart Disease


Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.1 Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. But you can take steps to lower your risk by changing the factors you can control. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm

February 4, 2021

Know Your Numbers

Know your numbers…blood pressure, body mass index, weight, total cholesterol, and blood sugar. You should learn your numbers as it relates to cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and body mass index (BMI).  It will help you detect heart disease and diabetes and will encourage you to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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Know your numbers…blood pressure, body mass index, weight, total cholesterol, and blood sugar. You should learn your numbers as it relates to cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and body mass index (BMI).  It will help you detect heart disease and diabetes and will encourage you to make healthier lifestyle choices.

February 5, 2021

National Wear Red Day

Wear red on the first Friday of February for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage others to do the same. Wear red today, take a picture, and post it on social media to raise awareness about heart disease.

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Wear red on the first Friday of February for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage others to do the same. Wear red today, take a picture, and post it on social media to raise awareness about heart disease.

February 6, 2021

Learn the Signs and Symptoms

What’s happening?  Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.

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What’s happening?  Learn the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.

February 7, 2021

Heart Healthy Snacks

Make heart-healthy snacks for the Big Game. Invite friends over early and play your own game of football. It’s the Big Game (in American Football)!!! Here are some heart-healthy snacks that will surely be a big hit. Healthy Super Bowl Recipes

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Make heart-healthy snacks for the Big Game. Invite friends over early and play your own game of football. It’s the Big Game (in American Football)!!! Here are some heart-healthy snacks that will surely be a big hit. Healthy Super Bowl Recipes

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