Community Activities California | Activity Dates: | May 21, 2004 to May 21, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Long Beach, CA
| | Sponsor Organization: | AHA | | Title: | High Blood Pressure Fair | | Abstract: | Celebrating May as HTN awareness month, The Long Beach VA Health Care System, in collaberation with the American Heart association, presents his first HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FAIR, available to all our veterans and their family.
This Heath Fair will take place at Long Beach VA HCS PANTAGE THEATER, at 5901 east Seventh Street,Long Beach, CA, on 5/21/04 from 900 am until 300 pm.
Among the services provided: free body fat analysis, Physician consultation, Pharmacist consultation, Nutritionist consultation with creative recipes ideas, in addition of course to free Blood Pressure screening.
| District of Columbia | Activity Dates: | May 5, 2004 to May 31, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Washington, DC
| | Sponsor Organization: | Barbara J. Stewart/ Greater SE, Washington | | Title: | Curch Blood Pressure Screenings | | Abstract: | 1. Blood Pressure Sreening for the community will be held each Wednesday during the month of May, in the Hospital's main lobby from 1-3PM and from 5-7PM.
2. Church Blood Pressure Screening Sites will have blood pressure screening following Sunday services, each Sunday in May.
Contact Barbara Stewart, Program Coordinator at 301-877-7101 after 7PM daily for more information. | Delaware | Activity Dates: | May 04, 2004 to May 04, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Wilmington, DE
| | Sponsor Organization: | Maryellen Sparks, RN, BSN Cardiac Rehab Nurse Specialist at St Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE; & Master's Student at University of Delaware, Newark, DE | | Title: | Blood Pressure Screening, Education, & Follow-up | | Abstract: | ON TUESDAY MAY 4TH, 2004 A SCREENING FOR BLOOD PRESSURE, EDUCATION, & FOLLOW-UP WILL BE HELD AT THE EMMANUAEL DINNING ROOM WEST ON 2ND & JACKSON STREETS IN WILMINGTON, DE 19805 FROM 11:30 AM UNTIL 1:30 PM. SPONSORED BY MARYELLEN SPARKS, RN, BSN, CARDIAC REHAB NURSE SPECIALIST AT ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON DE & CARDIOPULMONARY NURSE SPECIALIST MASTER'S STUDENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE NEWARK, DE FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 302-421-4210. THANK YOU. | Illinois | Activity Dates: | May 01, 2004 to May 02, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Pinckneyville, IL
| | Sponsor Organization: | St.Bruno's Catholic Church, Michelle Headley Editor | | Title: | Health&Wellness Ministry St.Bruno's Church Newsletter | | Abstract: | Our Health and Wellness Ministry does a newsletter the 1st weekend of
each month which is added to the weekly church bulletin. Also we have monthly blood pressure screenings the 3rd weekend of each month
1/2 hour before and after mass times. | Illinois | Activity Dates: | May 1, 2004 to May 1, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Ottawa, IL
| | Sponsor Organization: | The Hygienc Clinic | | Title: | Know your Numbers - Being done April 26 | | Abstract: | The Hygienic Institute will be providing information about "Knowing your Numbers" to the retired teachers at their April meeting in Ottawa Illinois | Louisiana | Activity Dates: | May 15, 2004 to May 15, 2004
| | Activity Location: | New Orleans, LA
| | Sponsor Organization: | Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Department -- Lung Transplant | | Title: | 1st Annual Ochsner Iron Lung Biker Blow Out | | Abstract: | There will be a Poker Walk Through to raise awareness in different health issues, including high blood pressure. Going to different booths to get blood pressure checked, hearing checked, donate blood, sign up to be an organ donor. Each visit gets participant a playing card. At the end, the participant with the best hand wins a $250 gift card. Activity is targeted toward bikers but those on foot and in cars are welcome. For more info call 504-914-0650 or 504-842-4922. Ask for Lisa. All money collected goes toward Lung Transplant Research & Education and events for Lung Transplant Recipients. | Michigan | Activity Dates: | May 15, 2004 to May 15, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Detroit, MI
| | Sponsor Organization: | Elizabeth Shaifer-Teacher | | Title: | Student Ambassadors4Healthcare Screening Fair-2004 | | Abstract: | A one-day healthcare screening fair was sponsored by high school students who are enrolled in the Pre-Nursing program at Crockett Career Technical Center. The student planning committee planned and implemented the fair for the purpose of promoting health and wellness to other students, family members, faculty, and the surrounding community.
They performed blood pressure screenings, height and weight measurements, glucose/cholesteral checks, and distributed health-related information(blood pressure fact sheets, and displays).
Positive feedback results from project participant evaluations.
This project was funded by the Michael Jordan Fundamental Grant-2003. | Missouri | Activity Dates: | May 8, 2004 to May 8, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Berkeley, MO
| | Sponsor Organization: | City of Berkeley | | Title: | Health Fair | | Abstract: | Blood Pressure Screening - Informational Packets - Health Care providers & Professional May 8,2004 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Berkeley Civic Center-6120 Madison,Berkeley, MO 63134
Contacts: Jeffery D. Powell Parks & Recreation Director
(314) 524-3313 FAX:(314) 524-5359
Lee Etta Hoskins, Sponsor
Councilwoman Ward III (314) 524-6647(H) FAX:(314)522-9283 | Missouri | Activity Dates: | May , 2004 to May , 2004
| | Activity Location: | Saint Louis, MO
| | Sponsor Organization: | Martha Rounds Slimnastics | | Title: | FREE Fitness Assessments | | Abstract: | Invite Martha Rounds Slimnastics to provide FREE fitness assessments at your next health fair or wellness event that is a charitable or fund-raising event towards promoting heart healthy education and awareness. Assessment includes: 3-minute step test; sit-and-reach test; push-up test; half sit-up test; wall sit test. Blood pressure screening and body fat analysis can be included. Body fat analysis includes body fat percent; body mass index; waist circumference; waist-to-hip ratio. Call Abby Witcik, Fitness Director, at 314-968-0833 or visit www.MarthaRoundsSlim.com/fitnessassessment | Missouri | Activity Dates: | May 17, 2004 to May 22, 2004
| | Activity Location: | St. Louis, MO
| | Sponsor Organization: | Martha Rounds Slimnastics | | Title: | "Get Active America" campaign | | Abstract: | Martha Rounds Slimnastics is opening up its 32 fitness classes at all locations for one full week to non-members, free of charge! Emphasis will be placed on increasing awarenes of heart disease. In addition to a free workout, information will be distributed about heart disease, high blood pressure, and healthy eating. Red Dress tack pins will be available. (The Red Dress pin is the symbol of "The Heart Truth" campaign sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.)
For more information, call Martha Rounds Slimnastics at 314-968-0833 and ask to speak with Abby, Julie, or Mike, or visit www.MarthaRoundsSlim.com.
| New York | Activity Dates: | May 18, 2004 to May 24, 2004
| | Activity Location: | New York, NY
| | Sponsor Organization: | Saint Vincent's Hospital Manhattan | | Title: | Blood Pressure Screening at St. Margaret's House | | Abstract: | Free Blood Pressure Screening
Every Tuesday
at St. Margaret's House
49 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
May 18, 2004
3 pm - 4 pm
May 25, 2004
3 pm - 4 pm | Texas | Activity Dates: | May 2, 2004 to May 2, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Houston, TX
| | Sponsor Organization: | Health Ministry of the Pan African Orthodox Christain Church | | Title: | Blood Pressure screening | | Abstract: | Free blood pressure screening and education. | Texas | Activity Dates: | May 23, 2004 to May 23, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Live Oak, TX
| | Sponsor Organization: | Sis Gloria Nichols | | Title: | Blood Pressure Screening | | Abstract: | Virginia | Activity Dates: | May 29, 2004 to May 30, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Falls Church, VA
| | Sponsor Organization: | Family Federation for World Peace | | Title: | Blood Pressure Screening | | Abstract: | We will have a screening for all interested individuals at our community meetings o 05/29-30/04. | Nigeria | Activity Dates: | May 10, 2004 to May 15, 2004
| | Activity Location: | Calabar-Cross River State, Nigeria, Nigeria
| | Sponsor Organization: | Self- Centre for Healthworks, Dev. and Research (CHEDRES) | | Title: | Your Blood Pressure and Your Health | | Abstract: | 1. Partner with a grocery store and local registered dietitians to give store tours to teach skills on reading food labels for low-salt choices.
2. Offer free cooking classes featuring DASH recipes. Offer tips on how to reduce salt intake and how to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
3. Work with local restaurants to offer heart healthy menu options or a "healthy selection of the day."
4 .Use the drop-in articles about high blood pressure to promote National High Blood Pressure Education Month in your organization’s newsletter.
5. Provide free blood pressure screening at health fairs, local malls, and libraries. Use the toolkit fact sheets as educational materials.
6. Start a neighborhood blood pressure watch program to provide blood pressure screening and refer those with high blood pressure to health care providers.
CONTACT;
Emma Felix (focal Person-High Blood Pressure Education programme)
Centre For Healthworks, Development, and Research (CHEDRES)
# 9 Barracks Road
P.O. Box 911
Calabar, Cross River State
Nigeria
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