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  • February 10, 2023

    Need Help Controlling Your Blood Pressure – Contact IPH

    In 2020, more than 670,000 deaths in the United States had hypertension as a primary or contributing cause. About 116 million adults in the United States have hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg, or are taking medication for hypertension. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, pregnancy complications, and cognitive decline later in life. See the Figure below. About 700 women die each year in the United States from complications due to pregnancy. Preeclampsia is high blood pressure and signs of liver or kidney damage that occur in women after the 20th week of pregnancy. High blood pressure increases the risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and serious issues such as eclampsia, stroke, and placental abruption. Eat a healthy diet, be physically active, maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking, take medicines as directed, limit or avoid alcohol, and monitor your blood pressure at home. IPH has a Hypertension Control program with a home self-monitoring blood pressure device. If you are interested in controlling your blood pressure, enroll in the Hypertension Control program today by calling 313 309 9350 ext. 2. IPH has the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

    Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/hearthealth.htm
    https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm
    https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/pregnancy-related-deaths/index.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/pregnancy-complications.html
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000898.htm
    https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/manage.htm

  • February 7, 2023

  • January 28, 2023

    Protect Yourself and Your Children During and After a Winter Storm

    Winter storms are dangerous due to cold temperatures, icy roads, power failures, and loss of communication services. Hypothermia and frostbite are emergency conditions: seek medical attention immediately. Signs of hypothermia include shivering, confusion, drowsiness, exhaustion or feeling tired, fumbling hands, memory loss, and slurred speech. Signs of frostbite include a white or grayish-yellow skin area, numbness, and skin that feels firm and waxy. See the Figure below. Babies and older adults must stay warm. Dress babies in warmer clothing such as footed pajamas and one-piece wearable blankets. Check on elderly friends and neighbors to ascertain their homes are heating properly. Limit your time outside, stay safe outdoors, dress warmly and stay dry. See the Figure below. Avoid exerting yourself, and stay safe during cleanup. Protect yourself and your children during and after a winter storm. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 if you need virtual telehealth services.

    Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/documents/hypothermia-frostbite_508.pdf
    https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/documents/BeReady_Winter.pdf

  • January 25, 2023

    Create Safe Sleep Environment for Your Baby

    In 2020 in the United States, there were about 1,389 deaths due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), about 1,062 deaths due to unknown causes, and about 905 deaths due to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed. A Michigan baby dies every 2 ‐ 3 days due to sleep‐related causes, and following safe sleep steps can help prevent these types of deaths. From 2010-2019, 1,436 babies died due to sleep‐related causes in Michigan. Most sleep‐related deaths are preventable and are the leading cause of death among infants one month to one year of age in Michigan. Between 2010 and 2017, 254 sleep-related infant deaths occurred in the City of Detroit. Babies sleep safest Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib for nighttime, nap time, and every time. Babies should not sleep with blankets, no pillows, and no toys. The surroundings should be smoke and nicotine-free. See the Figure below for steps to keep your baby safe. Create a safe sleep environment for your baby. Help your baby sleep safely and reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

    Retrieved from https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2
    https://www.cdc.gov/sids/data.htm
    https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder4/Folder27/Folder3/Folder127/Folder2/Folder227/Folder1/Folder327/Sleep-Related_Infant_Death_Infographic.pdf?rev=59f86f77532a483ab41780cef6b51410&hash=870EEC4BF1F4E31DA3E0B4E86905F45E
    https://www.mifrp.org/wp-content/uploads/SRD-Fact-Sheet_City-of-Detroit.pdf
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2022-09/NICHD_STS_2022_Handout_English.pdf
    https://safesleep.mo.gov/abcs-of-safe-sleep/

  • January 13, 2023

    Vaccination and Clean Hands Save Lives

    Vaccination and handwashing help protect people from diseases like COVID-19 and influenza (flu). COVID-19 and flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2, and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Call 911 if you or someone have difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, and inability to wake or stay awake. Vaccination protects people from diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. CDC recommends the COVID-19 vaccines and the flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older. Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands and helps prevent diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. Wash your hands before and after eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. The steps of handwashing are wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. See the Figure below. Hand washing helps to stop the spread of these diseases, and clean hands save lives. See the Figure below. Vaccination and handwashing help protect people from COVID-19 and the flu. Stay up to date with recommended vaccinations like the COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and annual flu vaccine. Protect yourself and your children from COVID-19 and the flu. IPH has the vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

    Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/wash-your-hands-fact-sheet-508.pdf
    https://ccrhb.od.nih.gov/presentations/02022018Palmore.pdf
    https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/handwashing-poster.pdf
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/download/Hand_Hygiene_poster.pdf
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/effectiveness/work.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/index.html
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html

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