PREVENTION is key! With COVID-19 cases spiking in the U.S., it’s up to all of us to stop the spread and save lives. 😷
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Use this month to spread awareness and take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Mammograms save lives! Getting a mammogram every year is important in finding breast cancer early.💟
Have you had your flu shot yet? It’s especially recommended for those with underlying health conditions, such as heart disease. And this year, with Covid-19 still spreading, it’s even more crucial. #LBHHasHeart
September 29: World Heart Day
Today, on World Heart Day, we encourage you to take charge of your heart health, not only for you, but for your loved ones, too.
According to the World Health Organization, each year, approximately 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular disease, mainly heart disease and stroke, making it the world's leading cause of death. Controlling certain risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, and physical inactivity, can help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Learn more about heart health at www.heart.org ❤️❤️
Dementia risks
There is expected to be 131 million people with dementia by 2030. Learn how to protect your brain. www.heart.org/brainhealth
Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors.
— Learn more: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/dog-ownership-associated-with-longer-life-especially-among-heart-attack-and-stroke-survivors
Corazon, Inc., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh, has granted accreditation to the PCI program at Lower Bucks Hospital.
Through a rigorous process, the accreditation proves that the program at Lower Bucks Hospital has once again met or exceeded the requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH).
Learn more: https://www.lowerbuckshosp.com/~/news/2020/october/lower-bucks-hospital-receives-pci-program-re-acc/?fbclid=IwAR36Rg4HiXsNzBpI1RMfXxg2XT24O0UZpIHifor4MoJCuZ0D54E9_shNs4k
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LOWER BUCKS HOSPITAL RECEIVES PCI PROGRAM RE-ACCREDITATION FROM CORAZON IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
National Check Your Meds Day, observed every October 21 and sponsored by the National Community Pharmacists Association, prompts consumers to bring their prescriptions to their local pharmacists for review. Pharmacists can remove any prescriptions that have expired, and update prescriptions as necessary.
October 20: World Osteoporosis Day: If you have weak bones, you need to take extra steps to prevent falls, including doing exercises to improve your strength and balance, having your eyes checked, and making your home safer.
Learn more: www.iofbonehealth.org
National Pharmacy Week, Oct. 18th- 24th.
Join us in offering a heartfelt thank you to our pharmacy teams who continue to demonstrate extraordinary leadership during these unprecedented times.
Today is National Mammography Day! What is a mammogram? Why can’t you wear deodorant to your mammogram?
Lower Bucks Hospital offers 3D Mammography. Don’t wait. Call us today. (215) 785-9343
Find out answers to these questions and more: https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/mammograms?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk8b7BRCaARIsAARRTL5LZFKwlnC5hpqSlYviFBCLrClfkMKesFGfya_l2iOYd9bbvOny5ioaAotWEALw_wcB
November 8th-14th is National Radiologic Technology Week. This week was created to celebrate and honor the work of radiologic technologists.
Lower Bucks Hospital would like to recognize and thank our valued radiologic technologists. We appreciate and value their hard work every day and hope that you join us to celebrate and honor their valuable contributions not just this week, but every week.
Did you know November is COPD Awareness Month? According to the American Lung Association, an estimated 15.3 million Americans suffer from COPD, and several additional millions likely have COPD and don’t even know it. Early diagnosis and treatment can help people with COPD improve their quality of life and health. Learn more: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/learn-about-copd
November is National Bladder Health Month.
Don’t let bladder control issues interrupt your everyday routine or affect your self-esteem. Together, we can help improve bladder health and spread awareness during #BladderHealthMonth.
The week of November 1-8, 2020 is National Diabetes Education Week. Millions of people around the world live with diabetes or know someone who does. Educate yourself on the symptoms. Learn more: https://www.diabetes.org/
Research shows the rate of strokes is rising among younger U.S. adults. But a new survey says nearly 1 in 3 of them don’t know the most common stroke symptoms. Do you?
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/10/26/as-stroke-rates-rise-among-younger-adults-nearly-1-in-3-dont-know-symptoms
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As stroke rates rise among younger adults, nearly 1 in 3 don't know symptoms
How will you GO RED on Friday, February 5? Join Lower Bucks Hospital and wear red for awareness and support of women’s #hearthealth.
Learn more about LBH #cardiac services: https://www.lowerbuckshosp.com/our-services/heart-services-cardiac-cath-program/
Today, which would be Elizabeth Blackwell, MD's 200th birthday, we celebrate National Women Physician's Day. Dr. Blackwell was the first women to receive a medical degree in the United States and founded the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children. She and her sister, also a physician, helped train nurses during the Civil War. Today we honor Dr. Blackwell and the millions of women who have worked and continue to work toward advancing the science and art of medicine. #womendocsinspire #nwpd
Thank you to reporter Stacey Burling from the The Philadelphia Inquirer, for her recent story on the COVID-19 vaccine approach.
Learn more: https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-shots-hospitals-patients-20210129.html
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ADVANCING HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS
Angelo Ratini DO. and Melinda Ratini, DO.
Now accepting new patients.
To schedule an appointment with BMC Medical Group, call (215) 785-9830 or visit us online www.lowerbuckshosp.com.
As anyone who has dug out from a heavy snowstorm can tell you, shoveling snow is a full-body exercise. But it can also challenge your heart, and the results can be dangerous.
Did you know? The risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase and the combination of colder temperatures, and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart. People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow.
If you have sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, discomfort in other areas of the upper body, other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness, call 911 immediately.
Learn more https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.news10.com/weather/american-heart-association-warns-of-snow-shoveling-health-hazards/amp/
Please, watch your step. It only takes one.