Alcohol and Heart Disease
Alcohol and Heart Disease Every year, the month of April is dedicated to raising awareness of alcohol misuse or abuse. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism works to educate the public on the impact that alcohol has on health. This month, we are …
The Stages of Heart Failure
The Stages of Heart Failure Heart failure is something that strikes fear in adults, but this American Heart Month, we are working to bring awareness and understanding of just what heart failure is and how you can reduce risk as well as learn to live …
Good News for CCMH – Great News for You!
CCMH has been nationally. recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for their exceptional care for resuscitation and stroke from the Emergency Department to discharge as well as cardiovascular care. The Gold Award status recognizes exceptional stroke care for 12 consecutive months. CCMH also received an additional award for achieving target goals …
Healthy Choices for Stroke Prevention
Healthy Choices for Stroke Prevention Adults make nearly 35,000 choices daily. The kinds of choices we make can affect everything from how long we choose to brush our teeth to what shoes to wear. During the month of May, we recognize stroke awareness and how …
Impact of Heart Health on Wound Healing
Cardiovascular disease can take many forms, including Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arrhythmia and Vascular Disease. People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. These diseases and other issues with the heart and vessels can cause blockages that obstruct the flow of blood, hindering the delivery …
5 Heart-Healthy Foods For Your Diet
Eating heart-healthy foods is crucial to your long-term health, but what does that really mean? What foods are considered “heart-healthy?” Most foods you eat have some nutritional value or health benefits – carbs offer a brain boost, sodium lets your body absorb water better and …
National Donor Day 2022
Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation. By educating and sharing the Donate Life message, we can each take small steps every day to help save and heal more lives, and honor the donor’s legacy of …
