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January/February 2013: Heart Care

Welcome to St. Mary's at Work E-Newsletter, a convenient Health and Wellness resource for our valued local employers. Please feel free to utilize this information as you communicate with your employees on these topics. To view archived issues of this newsletter, visit www.stmarys.org/atwork.  

A Word from the Editor

At Work Editor, Julie Morrow, welcomes you to the January/February issue of St. Mary's At Work focused on heart care. Read as Julie discusses how St. Mary's, in partnership with Ohio Valley Heart Care, provides nationally-recognized, comprehensive cardiology services for the Tri-State. This issue will be Julie's last as Editor, as she transitions the newsletter and employer-related responsibilities to Stephanie Jenkins, St. Mary's Worksite Health Services Coordinator.  

 

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Stephanie Jenkins - St. Mary's Worksite Health Services Coordinator  
Stephanie Jenkins

Stephanie Jenkins was recently named St. Mary's Health's Worksite Health Services Coordinator. In this role, she partners with area employers to help develop and expand their onsite health services, including worksite wellness, injury prevention and employer based clinics. Stephanie will also be taking over responsibility for the St. Mary's At Work newsletter as Editor.


Hypertension 
Chronic high blood pressure, also called hypertension, has been shown to directly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn the risk factors for hypertension and steps you can take to control it.

Health News:
"Berries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women" 
An 18-year study has found that eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries each week may help reduce a woman's risk of heart attack. Read more to find out about this study.

St. Mary's Invites You to View our "Be Heart Smart" Music Video!

You and your employees are invited to view our new music video, "Be Heart Smart. Know the Facts. Choose to Act." available at stmarys.org/beheartsmart. The video features American Idol-style performances by four of our associates singing songs they wrote emphasizing a heart-healthy lifestyle. Be sure to check it out and share with your family and friends! 

 

Employer Toolkit
Please feel free to utilize the stress resources below by forwarding on to your employees! 

Warning Signs for Heart Attack (printable card)  Click to Continue
Warning Signs for Stroke (printable card)  Click to Continue
Are You at Risk for Heart Attack?  Click to Continue
Are You at Risk for Peripheral Arterial/Vascular Disease? Click to Continue
Heart Healthy Recipes Click to Continue
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