February is American Heart Month!

The American Heart Association has set a goal of doubling the survival of cardiac arrest by 2030. We know that in order to save more lives from the 350,000 cardiac arrests that occur outside of the hospital every year, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling 911, delivering high-quality CPR and getting and using an AED as soon as it is available.

CPR can save lives. For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple chance of survival.

Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps, performed in this order:

Step 1: Call 911 immediately if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.

Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100 beats per minute (i.e., “Staying Alive”).

Did you know? Infants and children need CPR, including breaths. More than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital each year.

– 40% are related to sports

– Nearly 20% are infants.

Join our Nation of Lifesavers and be ready to step up for a loved one, a neighbor, a friend, or a co-worker.

Visit heart.org/nation to learn more and to find a CPR course near you!

Access Medical – Heart Healthy Classes

We are offering a new comprehensive cardiovascular disease care coordination program. Our program will help you learn skills to manage your disease more effectively, support you and monitor all your medical appointments, make informed healthy food choices, take medications as prescribed, and handle the daily
stress of living with a chronic disease. Our goal is to assist you in improving your health.
People who attend the class will learn the following:
• They have their own Care Coordinator / Heart Healthy Ambassador.
• How to take their blood pressure correctly.
• We provide a free BP monitor.
• Give tips for healthy eating.
• Tips on what symptoms to watch out for when having HBP.
• Risks of having HBP / Stroke/heart attack/ organ failure.
• How to communicate effectively with PCP.
• Follow up after attending by the Care Coordinator and will receive reminders of healthy habits via text.
Call today to learn more about the Heart Healthy classes.
To sign-up contact, Yazmin Guzman at 775-284-8989 ext.272
Chronic Disease Management and Prevention Resources

Access to Healthcare Network has created an easy-to-use map that helps you find Nevada’s chronic disease management, heart disease, diabetes programs, and resources near you!
• Diabetes Prevention
• Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
• Medication Therapy Management
• Blood Pressure Management

Click HERE to enlarge the map.