Suicide is a Public Health Problem

About 12.2 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million made a plan, 1.2 million people attempted suicide, and about 46,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2020. See the Figure below. Suicide is a serious public health problem that has lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. All patients receiving care at IPH are screened and referred for immediate care as indicated. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2

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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.