I think at times I take things for granted. Because of my personal experience, I assume that everyone has lived through heart health issues or is familiar with its signs and symptoms.Today proved my theory wrong. I was very honored to be volunteering with AHA at the Veteran's Health Event at the Washington Redskins Stadium today. I am a proud military spouse and also a heart attack survivor so to me spreading the message is a given. We move A LOT in the military and having the opportunity to get a health screening in a community environment is so important. It raises awareness and also creates a bond in a community that most are transient to. The health screening expo offered a free health screening for military veterans and their families. Its important to know your numbers and understand what they mean. 80% of heart health issues can be managed by making the right lifestyle choices and knowing your cholesterol numbers, blood pressure, sugar levels and body mass index all play a vital part of the equation and can save your life.
I was so surprised today that so many men and women had no understanding of heart disease and as Women, did not have an awareness of Go Red and their movement. Juliana McKee, Miss Teen International 2010 helped to spread the word by sharing her story about her cousin Erick who passed away at the age of 12 and touched so many in doing so. She truly is an amazing young women.
Heart disease is the number ONE killer of women. It doesn't discriminate in age, health, gender or social state. I know first hand. After losing my parents and my own heart attack and surgery, I realized that YOU MUST BE your own advocate.
Listen to your heart...today and everyday....
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| American Heart Association! Do you know your numbers? |
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| Juliana McKee, Miss Teen International and I . Her cousin Erick's story always humbles me. She is such a great spokesperson for AHA and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. |
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| With Congresswoman, Donna F Edwards, 4th District, Maryland. What a beautiful lady and HEART HEALTHY! |
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| In the spirit of being Heart Healthy, Juliana Hola Hoops for health! She was REALLY GOOD! |
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| A beautiful future teen intl! Her winning moment! |
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| With the team from the American College of Physicians and Glaxo Smith Kline |
Listen to your heart! D
1 comment:
Deanna - thank you so much for your support of the American Heart Association!! Your help is so vital to get the word out about heart disease to our veterans, their families and loved ones!
Roxana
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