A publication for the employees & volunteers of the Lexington County Health Services District
In South Carolina, heart disease is an epidemic.
Ways to
TAKE 5 for Heart Health
1 out of every
3 deaths
is related to cardiovascular disease. That’s why Lexington Medical Center is encouraging the community to Take 5 for Heart Health:
1 Eat Right 2 Chill Out 3 Get Moving 4 Call 9-1-1 5 Learn CPR
FEBR UARY 2014
As part of the program, Lexington Medical Center is partnering with Midlands businesses in February to provide free heart-health events, such as exercise classes and stress-relief activities, including bowling and painting. The hospital will also host an interactive Heart Fair on March 2 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Bush River Road. In addition, LMC is highlighting the importance of calling 911 if someone is having a heart attack or stroke. Because ambulances have EKG machines, paramedics can send EKG results on the way to the hospital and patients can go straight into treatment upon arrival. Quick treatment for heart attack and stroke can help limit damage to the brain or heart, and increase the chance of a full recovery. You can learn more about how to Take 5 for Heart Health and sign up for free heart-health activities at LexMed.com/Take5.
Sign up for a free heart-health activity during the month of february.
LexMed.com/Take 5
Eat every 3 to 5 hours during the day to avoid overeating at mealtimes. Use simple breathing techniques to lower your heart rate and blood pressure. Strive for 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity on most days of the week. When it comes to heart attack and stroke, call 911 instead of driving yourself or a loved one to an emergency department. If someone needs CPR, push hard and push fast.
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