National Aboriginal Day - June 21st
Happy Summer-Have a safe summer!
- Who is at risk for developing a heat related illness?
- Identifying and preventing heat related illnesses
- Medications and the heat
- Heat Alert and Response System (Fredericton)
http://www.gnb.ca/0217/heat-e.asp
(Source: Office of the Chief Medical Officer- NB Department of Health)
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June is Stroke Awareness Month - Know the signs ....And what to do
ABORIGINAL PEOPLES- FIRST NATIONS, INUIT & MÉTIS
Research has shown that Aboriginal people are more likely to have high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, which puts First Nations, Inuit and Métis people at an even greater risk of heart disease and stroke than the general population.
As heart disease and stroke is the leading cause of death in our country, it’s important to understand how you can help prevent these serious illnesses. (Heart & Stroke)
Stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing and responding immediately to the warning signs of stroke by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number can significantly improve survival and recovery. If a person is diagnosed with a stroke caused by a blood clot, doctors can administer a clot-busting drug available only at a hospital, and only within a few crucial hours after symptoms begin.* That’s why it is very important to be able to recognize the 5 warning signs of stroke and immediately call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.
5 Signs - Stroke can be treated. Thats why it is so important to recognize and respond to the warning signs.
Weakness - Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary.
Trouble speaking - Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary.
Vision problems - Sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary.
Headache - Sudden severe and unusual headache.
Dizziness - Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs.
If you experience any of these symptoms, CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately.
*Health Canada has approved the clot-busting drug called tPA to be used within 3 hours from the time symptoms begin. However, emerging science is now showing that tPA could be effective up to 4 ½ hours afterward. As a result, the Canadian Stroke Strategy has issued new Canadian Best Practices Recommendations for Stroke Care, which have included this new treatment time. Still, it will be up to the attending emergency doctors to determine when tPA may be administered or if it is appropriate to the situation. ( Heart and Stroke NB )
For more information about Stroke, specific information for women and children as well as information about Heart Disease, click on this link http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3483933/k.CD67/Stroke.htm
(Source: Heart and Stroke NB)
More Health and Wellness information about a variety of other topics can be found by clicking on the links below:
(Source: Health Canada - Health Promotion Calendar)