February 2015 Wellness Newsletter (2)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFRANKLIN COUNTY

Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Floridathrough integrated state, county, & community efforts.

WELLNESS NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2015

DOH-Franklin STAFF WEAR RED FOR AMERICAN HEART

MONTH

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and wome

Every year, about 600,000 people in the U.S. die from heart diseas

that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths. To prevent heart disease and increas

awareness of its effects, the Florida Department of Health in

Franklin County is proudly participating in American Heart Mon

Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions. The most

common type in the United States is coronary heart disease (also

called coronary artery disease), which occurs when a substance cal

plague builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coro

nary heart disease can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and

arrhythmias. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of d

veloping heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is al

important for people who already have heart disease. To lower you

risk: Watch your weight.

Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.

Control your cholesterol and monitor your blood pressure.

If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables at least 5 servings each day. Lim

ing salt or sodium in your diet will also lower your blood pressure.

Eating foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol can help

prevent high cholesterol. For more information, visit CDC website

http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/faqs.htm or call the Florida Depa

ment of Health in Franklin County at (850)653-2111 or (850)697-

4121.

The newsletter is written by Talitha Robinson and Vanessa Edenfield (R.N). The information is provided on the purpose oeducation only and is not for the use to diagnose and/or treat any medical and/or mental health condition.

For specific medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment please contact your primary care provider.

http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/faqs.htm





Healthy Heart Recipes with the Closing the Gap Program

Closing the Gap Healthy Cooking Demonstrationsfor February 2015:

Dollar General Market (Port St. Joe):February 17th and 19th, 2pm-5pm

Healthy Cooking demonstrations will also take place athe following faith-based organizations in Gulf County

Church of God in Christ (Port St. Joe) February 20th, 4:30-5:30 pm

For more information, contact Talitha Robinson or Alma Pugh , Closing the Gap Program 850-653-2111 x 102/133

Free and Open to the Public

The Florida Department of Health Closing the Gap Program invites you to

A Day of Dialogue on Minority Health

Day of Dialogue on Minority Health IX

Prevention is Power

February 28, 2015 • 8:30 am - 12:45 pm

Holy Family Senior Center

212 Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Street

Apalachicola, FL 32320

For more informaon contact: The Florida Department

of Health Closing the Gap Program

Talitha Robinson at [email protected]

Alma Pugh at [email protected]

Telephone Number: (850) 653-2111 ext. 102 or 133

Guest speakers, health screenings, food and fun!

The Day of Dialogue of Minority Health (DoDMH)

brings church and faith-based leaders together from

North Florida counties with health organizations, unversity faculty, students, and community leaders to

identify health concerns, examine role of church,

share best practices and develop action plans.

DoDMH began in Leon County and now has expand

ed to nine counties that are actively involved in plan

ning faith-based community health programs. Over

1,150 people have attended a total of 12 events held

since 2007. In partnership with Big Bend Hospice.



Celebrate Literacy Week was observed January 26–30 to highlight the important connection between readingand health.

The Florida Department of Health partnered with the Flor-ida Department of Education and the Dairy Council ofFlorida to promote the "Health Literacy in the Classroom”reading project.

DOH-Franklin staff volunteered to read to Pre-K, Kinder-garten and 1st grade classrooms at Franklin County HighSchool, Apalachicola Bay Charter School, First BaptistChristian School. Children's book produced by the DairyCouncil of Florida.

Florida Department of Health in Franklin County Tobacco Prevention Pro-

gram would like to congratulate SWAT Advisor

Mrs. Dolores Croom for winning the Support Related Employee of the Year Award with the

Franklin County High School!

Week - February 16 -20, 2015

Franklin County SWAT (Students Working Against Tobacco)

will be involved in Through with Chew week during February16-20, 2015. The will incorporate Smokeless Tobacco activi-ties on and off campus. Also, watch out for the your Franklin

County SWAT students to be highlighted on Forgotten Coast

TV celebrating Threw with Chew Week.

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