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The health tips/information and educational flyers listed above and throughout this Web site are for informational purposes only.
They are not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional, or a recommendation for any particular treatment plan.
Like any other data, the information may become out of date over time. It is important that you rely on the advice of a doctor or a healthcare professional for your specific condition.
Don't Let the Flu Get You!
Every year in the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications; and about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes. Some people such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions are at high risk for serious flu complications.
Click on the photo below to learn more about the Flu. 
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Most Americans Should Consume Less Sodium
Most of the sodium we consume is in the form of salt, and the vast majority of sodium we consume is in processed and restaurant foods. Too much sodium is bad for your health. It can increase your blood pressure and your risk for a heart attack and stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the first and third killers of men and women in the United States each year.
Current dietary guidelines for Americans recommend that adults in general should consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. At the same time, consume potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables. However, if you are in the following population groups, you should consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day (approximately 2/3 teaspoon), and meet the potassium recommendation (4,700 mg/day) with food.
- You are 40 years of age or older.
- You are African American.
- You have high blood pressure.
A CDC report shows that 2 out of 3 (69%) adults in the United States fall into these three groups who are at especially high risk for health problems from consuming too much sodium. Eating less sodium can help prevent, or control, high blood pressure.
Sodium Fact Sheet |
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Are you in crisis? Please call 1-800-273-TALKAre you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
- Call for yourself or someone you care about
- Free and confidential
- A network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide
- Available 24/
Brochure featuring the Lifeline number, suicide warning signs, and other important information for assisting those in need of help.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
For more information about suicide, visit the Web sites below:
National Institute for Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Administration
www.samhsa.gov
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.sprc.org/
Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Suicide
www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calltoaction/default.htm |
