Heart Disease

February’s Issue
K NOW T HE FAC TS ABOU T
Heart Disease
What is heart disease?
Heart disease is the leading cause of
death in the United States. More than
600,000 Americans die of heart disease
each year. That’s one in every four
deaths in this country.1
The term “heart disease” refers to several
types of heart conditions. The most
common type is coronary artery disease,
which can cause heart attack. Other
kinds of heart disease may involve the
valves in the heart, or the heart may not
pump well and cause heart failure. Some
people are born with heart disease.
Are you at risk?
Anyone, including children, can
develop heart disease. It occurs when
a substance called plaque builds up in
your arteries. When this happens, your
arteries can narrow over time, reducing
blood flow to the heart.
Smoking, eating an unhealthy diet, and
not getting enough exercise all increase
your risk for having heart disease.
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Having high cholesterol, high blood
pressure, or diabetes also can increase
your risk for heart disease. Ask your
doctor about preventing or treating these
medical conditions.
What are the signs and symptoms?
The symptoms vary depending on the
type of heart disease. For many people,
chest discomfort or a heart attack is the
first sign.
Someone having a heart attack may
experience several symptoms, including:
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Chest pain or discomfort that doesn’t
go away after a few minutes.
Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck,
or back.
Weakness, light-headedness, nausea
(feeling sick to your stomach), or
a cold sweat.
Pain or discomfort in the arms
or shoulder.
Shortness of breath.
If you think that you or someone you
know is having a heart attack, call 9-1-1
immediately.
CDC: Deaths: Final Data for 2009. www.cdc.gov/nchs/
data/nvsr/nvsr60/nvsr60_03.pdf
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
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K N OW T HE FAC T S AB OU T
Heart Disease
How is heart disease diagnosed?
Your doctor can perform several tests
to diagnose heart disease, including
chest X-rays, coronary angiograms,
electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG), and
exercise stress tests. Ask your doctor
about what tests may be right for you.
Can it be prevented?
You can take several steps to reduce
your risk for heart disease:
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Don’t smoke. CDC’s Office on Smoking
and Health Web site has information
on quitting smoking.
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco
Maintain a healthy weight. CDC’s
Healthy Weight Web site includes
information and tools to help you
lose weight.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/
index.html
Eat a healthy diet. Tips on reducing
saturated fat in your diet are available
on the Web site for CDC’s Division
for Nutrition, Physical Activity, and
Obesity.
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/
basics/fat/saturatedfat.html
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How is it treated?
If you have heart disease, lifestyle
changes, like those just listed, can help
lower your risk for complications. Your
doctor also may prescribe medication to
treat the disease. Talk with your doctor
about the best ways to reduce your heart
disease risk.
For More Information:
Learn more at the following Web sites.
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Exercise regularly. Visit CDC’s Physical
Activity Web site for more information
on being active.
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/
index.html
Prevent or treat your other health
conditions, especially high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, and
diabetes.
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention’s Division for Heart Disease
and Stroke Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/index.htm
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention’s National Center on Birth
Defects & Developmental Disabilities:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/
default.htm
American Heart Association:
http://www.americanheart.org
National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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Creating Circles of Support for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
CSS Family Support Center
Invites you to:
Autism 101
Presented by:
Jose Luis Ovalle
The Autism program of Illinois
Parent Liaison for Northern Illinois
Description:
 Autism 101 is a workshop for parents and paraprofessionals who are
caretakers for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
 Characteristics, symptoms and clinical terms will be simplified.
 Communication techniques with school district administration will
also be discussed.
Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2015.
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Location:
CSS Family Support Center
5416 West 25th Street, Cicero, IL 60804
Prior registration is required.
Please call 708-354-4547 extension 109 or email
[email protected] to reserve your spot.
Workshop will be conducted in Spanish.
5416 W. 25th Street, Cicero, IL 60804
P: 708.354.4547
F: 708.354.7412
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Creating Circles of Support for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
Centro de Apoyo Familiar de CSS
Le Invita Al Taller:
Autismo 101
Presentado por:
José Luis Ovalle
El Programa de Autismo de Illinois
Enlace de Padres en la Región Norte
Conozca:
 Comprendiendo el autismo es un entrenamiento para padres y profesionistas
que se dedican al cuidado de una persona dentro del Trastorno del Espectro
de Autismo (TEA).
 Se presentan sus características, síntomas y temas muy clínicos, simplificados
para explicar los diversos comportamientos y deficiencias en la comunicación
de las personas con TEA.
 Se abordarán temas de información escolar de acuerdo con el ISBE (Secretaría
de Educación de Illinois) y los diversos procedimientos para lograr una
comunicación más estrecha con el personal docente y la administración de
todos los distritos escolares.
Fecha:
jueves, febrero 26, 2015
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Lugar:
Centro de Apoyo Familiar de CSS
5416 West 25th Street, Cicero, IL 60804
Reservación previa es necesaria.
Por favor llame al 708-354-4547 extensión 109 para apartar su lugar
5416 W. 25th Street, Cicero, IL 60804
P: 708.354.4547
F: 708.354.7412
www.CSSservices.org
Ayude a Guillermo y a otros que
están luchando contra
enfermedades de la sangre
Regístrese para hacerse
donante de médula ósea
Fecha: Sábado, Feb. 28, 2015
Hora: 9 AM – 3 PM
Ubicación: Lombard Iglesia del Nazareno
536 N. Columbine Ave. Lombard, IL
Guillermo Galván necesita tu ayuda! Fue diagnosticado con anemia aplásica un mes después de que su hijo
menor nació, ahora necesita un trasplante de médula ósea para salvar su vida. No hay un donante compatible
dentro de su familia o que venga de la comunidad hispana. La necesidad de encontrar un donante compatible
se hace aún mayor debido a la falta de diversidad en el registro de médula ósea.
Todo lo que se necesita es un simple hisopo de la mejilla y esto puede hacer la diferencia. Usted debe ser
entre 18 a 55 años de edad y en buen estado de salud para registrarse. Solo 4 de cada 10 pacientes que
necesitan un trasplante de médula ósea que le salvara la vida encontraran a un donante compatible que
necesitan.
Únete hoy!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
North Riverside Mall – Food Court
7501 West Cermak, North Riverside, IL
8:00am
Registration & Light Breakfast
9:00am
Guest Speaker:
Amit Srivastava, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Topic:
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Dr. Srivastava will lead a discussion on GERD and new
procedures available to treat this condition.
Please register at
(888)622-6325 or MacNeal.com
Physicians are members of the medical staff at MacNeal Hospital, but are independent contractors who are
neither agents nor employees of MacNeal; and, as a result, MacNeal is not responsible for the actions of any
of these physicians in their medical practices.
prevent. educate. empower.
1 in 3 American adults is at risk for kidney disease.
Are you the one?
Free Kidney & Diabetes Screening!
No appointment necessary, must be 18 years or older.
Location: MacNeal Hospital
3249 S. Oak Park Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015
Time: 10:00 am—2:00 pm
blood pressure ∙ blood sugar* ∙ body mass index (BMI) ∙ waist circumference ∙
urinalysis** ∙ blood draw (if necessary) ∙ talk about your results with a
doctor or nurse ∙ tour the KidneyMobile®
For more information, contact the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois at
(312) 321-1500 or www.nkfi.org.
*Fasting not required
**Urine sample will be required
prevención. educación. motivación.
1 de cada 3 adultos en los Estados Unidos está en
riesgo de enfermedad del riñón. ¿Es usted uno de ellos?
Exámenes gratis de los riñones y diabetes!
No hay que pedir cita. Debe tener 18 años o más.
Lugar: MacNeal Hospital
3249 S. Oak Park Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
Fecha: Sábado, el 7 de marzo de 2015
Hora: 10:00 am a 2:00 pm
presión arterial ∙ azúcar en la sangre* ∙ índice de masa corporal (IMC) ∙ circunferencia
de la cintura ∙ análisis de orina** ∙ sacar una muestra de sangre (si es necesario) ∙
hable sobre sus resultados con un médico o enfermero(a) ∙ visite el KidneyMobile®
Para más información contáctenos la Fundación Nacional del Riñón de Illinois en
(312) 321-1500 o www.nkfi.org.
*No hay que hacer ayuno
**Habrá que tomar una prueba de orina
Latinas and Alzheimer’s
Disease
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
9:30 — 11:00 a.m.
Consulate General of Mexico
204 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
*Continental breakfast will be served*
Join us for a free presentation in Spanish about the impact of
Alzheimer’s disease on Latina women and learn more about:
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Caregiving in the Latino community
A daughter shares her journey of having her mom tested
for this disease
An experienced attorney discuss the legal issues and
Alzheimer’s disease
Please confirm your attendance by
March 20th to:
Yadira Montoya (312)942–2910
[email protected]
Lupita Vavalle (312)738–2383Ext. 1240
[email protected]
Latinas y la enfermedad de Alzheimer martes, 24 de marzo del 2015 9:30 — 11:00 a.m. Consulado General de México 204 S. Ashland Chicago, IL 60607
*Se servirá un desayuno continental*
Acompáñenos a una presentación gratuita en español sobre el impacto del Alzheimer en las mujeres latinas y aprenda más sobre: 
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Cuidando de un ser querido con Alzheimer en la comunidad latina Una hija comparte su historia de obtener un diagnóstico de su mamá Una abogada habla sobre temas legales importantes relacionados con la enfermedad de Alzheimer Agradecemos su confirmación antes de 20 de Marzo a:
Yadira Montoya (312)942–2910 [email protected] Lupita Vavalle (312)738–2383Ext. 1240 [email protected] I N R E CO G N I T I O N O F N AT I O N A L N U T R I T I O N M O N T H
PRESENTS
March 24, 2015
6pm – 7pm
You will learn how to:
• Make healthier food choices
for all ages
• Read food labels
• Create your shopping list
Cooking Demonstration & Tasting
Lemon Basil Chicken and Pasta
Location:
MacNeal Hospital
Staff Room
3249 S Oak Park Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
Registration encouraged at
(888) 622-6325 or MacNeal.com
for the ENTIRE FAMILY
Guest
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IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
JOIN US MARCH 6, 2015 TO DEMAND
FOOD IS A HUMAN RIGHT*
MARCH 10:00 am Meet at Federal Building, Adams and Dearborn
FORUM 12 noon 135 S. Lasalle Suite 4300, Chicago
*General Comment No. 12 of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights has declared "the right to adequate food is realized when every man,
woman and child, alone or in community with others, has the physical and economic access
at all times to adequate food or means for its procurement"
Participants are invited to speak, and the floor will be open for discussion and proposals for
actions, including the following topics.
• Stop All Cuts To SNAP And Government Food Programs
• Healthy Food Affordable for all - End Food Deserts
• Economic Justice for Food, Agricultural and All Workers, Including $15 Minimum
Wage And The Right To Unionize.
• Hold the Food Industry and Agribusiness Accountable for Environmental and
Health Impact in the US and Around the World
For more information call 708 524-6904
sponsored by Dominican University, Nutrition Science
Food is a Right Chicago People's Assembly
Helping Chicago’s Westside Adults Breathe and
Thrive Asthma Program
Do you or anyone you know:
Visit the Emergency Department or
hospital more than once a year for
asthma?
Experience frequent shortness of breath,
chest tightness, coughing or wheezing?
Use your quick-relief inhaler more than
2 times per week?
Take daily asthma medication?
If you answered yes to any of these questions,
we may be able to help!! 
For more information and to see if you are eligible for our
free home-based asthma education program,
call Jeanette Avila, Program Assistant, at 773-257-2653,
text 773-370-1773, or email at [email protected]
Helping Chicago’s Westside Adults Breathe and
Thrive Asthma Program
¿Usted es adulto que?:
¿Visita al Departamento de Emergencia
o al hospital más que una vez al año para
el asma?
¿Tiene dificultad para respirar, opresión en
el pecho, tos o silbido con frecuencia?
¿Usa su inhalador de alivio rápido más de 2
veces a la semana?
¿Toma medicamento diario para el asma?
¡Sí contestó si a alguna de estas preguntas, es
posible que podamos ayudar! 
Para más información y ver si califica para nuestro
programa de asma gratis, favor de llamar a
Jeanette Avila, Asistente del Programa, al 773-257-2653,
mande un mensaje de texto al 773-370-1773, o un correo al
[email protected]