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Feb 06, 2009 from 9:00 AM - End
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Event Location:

Delaware County Government Offices
100 W Main St
Muncie, IN 47305
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Event Description:

Join with millions of women, as well as companies, organizations and cities across America on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. By wearing red and making a donation, you'll help the American Heart Association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease.

Please visit the information booth

on the 1st floor of the County Building

February 6th, 2009

9:00 am- 12:00 pm

TALKING TO YOU DOCTOR

Your doctor is your partner in managing your health. Make it a point at each visit to ask how you can live a heart-healthier life. Below are important questions you can print out and take to your next appointment as you discuss the following topics. (Your answers to the questions in bold are needed to complete your Go Red Heart CheckUp.)

Cholesterol

What is my total cholesterol level?
What is my triglyceride level?
What are my HDL ("good") and LDL ("bad") levels?
What is cholesterol and how may it affect my health?
What is a healthy cholesterol level?
How often should I have my cholesterol checked?

High Blood Pressure

What is my blood pressure?
What is my systolic number?
What is my diastolic number?
What is high blood pressure and how may it affect my health?
How often should I have my blood pressure checked?

Obesity and Body Mass Index

What is my weight?
What is my height?
What is my Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What BMI range is healthy for me?
At what weight would I be considered overweight? Obese?

Smoking

How can I quit smoking?
How can I avoid gaining weight after I quit smoking?

Diabetes

What is my fasting blood glucose (sugar)?
What is diabetes and how may it affect my heart health?
Diabetes runs in my family. How can I prevent it?
I have diabetes. How can I control it?
I have diabetes, and I know that increases my risk of heart disease and stroke. Should I be on medication(s) to help lower or manage my risks?

For more information on the impact of diabetes on cardiovascular disease, visit http://www.americanheart.org/diabetes

Physical Activity

What can I do to increase my physical activity levels?

Risk

If I am at intermediate or high risk for heart disease, are medicines for blood pressure control, cholesterol control (e.g., statin, niacin, fibrates) and aspirin appropriate for me?

Family History

Does my family history of heart disease and stroke put me at increased risk for these diseases?

Heart Attack and Stroke

What is a heart attack?
What is a stroke?
What are my risk factors for heart attack and stroke?
How would I know if I am having a heart attack or stroke?
What should I do if I think I'm having a heart attack or stroke?
Get your numbers
Assess your risk

Event Contact:

Name: Tamara White
Title: Environmental Health Specialist
Email: twhite@co.delaware.in.us
Phone: 765-587-0674
Fax: 765-747-7747
Assistant: 765-747-7721 x2013