Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.
Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart-healthy lives.
How can American Heart Month make a difference?
We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it — both at home and in the community.
Here are just a few ideas:
- Encourage families to make small changes, like using spices to season their food instead of salt.
- Motivate teachers and administrators to make physical activity a part of the school day. This can help students start good habits early.
- Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking out about ways to prevent heart disease.
Yours in Service,
Rachel Huerta, ARNP
Owner of Direct Primary Care of Boca Raton
2017 Healthcare Woman of Distinction Award Winner
Immediate Past-President of The Rotary Club of Boca Raton
Marking American Heart Month at Direct Primary Care of Boca Raton
Every American Heart Month, we like to remind our members that heart health isn’t a once-a-year conversation. Blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening, and honest conversations about diet and stress are all part of routine visits at Direct Primary Care of Boca Raton, not something reserved for a yearly physical. Because our members have unlimited access to their provider, small warning signs get caught early instead of waiting for a scheduling gap to close.
If you haven’t had your heart health checked recently, reach out to schedule a visit — American Heart Month is as good a reason as any to start.